Kim Hickey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

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DISC Type : Ds

Director Human Resources & Talent Management at Elevance Health

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Kim is a results-driven Human Resources and Talent Management Director who partners with C-suite executives to drive business growth and organizational transformation. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications, she has deep expertise in talent strategy across healthcare, aviation, and technology. Colleagues describe her as having excellent communication skills and a high degree of integrity.

She has a keen professional interest in the intersection of technology, media, and human potential, following companies like Microsoft and WarnerMedia. Kim is passionate about continuous learning and staying ahead of digital transformation trends, both for herself and for the organizations she supports.

Unique fact: As an HR leader, she has experience owning a P&L, giving her a distinct advantage in understanding and aligning with core business and profitability goals.

Personality Overview

Direct & Assertive

Fast But Thoughtful

Objective Evaluator

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Development
Designs and implements global succession planning and leadership development programs to strengthen talent pipelines, reducing leadership vacancies by up to 20% in a previous role.
AI in HR
Engages with content on the evolving role of AI, particularly the critical interface between humans and AI and the need for nuanced change management during adoption.
Upskilling & Relevancy
Actively posts about the importance of upskilling to stay relevant and avoid obsolescence in the face of digital transformation and artificial intelligence.

Media Appearances

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Work History

Director Human Resources & Talent Management at Elevance Health
Director Human Resources, Global Talent Management at UPS
Director Human Resources at Walgreens
Vice President Human Resources at Global Multimedia Group
Additional Experience at Target

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA from University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Insights For Selling To Kim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kim is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kim

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kim move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Kim take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Kim

Personality Compatibility


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