Notable Women in Human Resources: Kim Wachs
Chief human resources officer, Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp.
Feb 1, 2021 11:06 am
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Undergrad degree/university: Bachelor s Degree Human Resources & Information Technology / University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
When COVID-19 hit in 2020, Kim Wachs, chief human resources officer for Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp., a member of Brookfield-based Wolter Group LLC, was instrumental in implementing policies and procedures throughout the system to help keep employees safe.
Wachs took care of facility protocols, work-from-home policies, CARES Act leave programs, furlough processes, etc. She is responsible for all human resources functions including recruitment, training, and retaining staff, as well as safety, payroll, insurance and retirement benefits.