Our Leadership

Kim Ratcliffe is the Owner & CEO of synHRgies. With twenty-five years of combined consulting and senior level human resources experience, Kim has established herself as a global HR leader who partners with senior executives to enhance organizational design and effectiveness, aligning closely with the strategy and culture of the business. Her expertise spans Strategic Business Partnership, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Global HR, M&A, and Project Management, among others. Prior to founding her own firm, she served as the COO and VP of Client Services at HR Alliance, a Louisville-based consulting company, for 6.5 years. 

Kim is actively involved in the local SHRM branch (LSHRM) and has previously served as a board member for both LSHRM and Cincinnati's local SHRM chapter. She earned an OD certification from USC Marshall School of Business and is a Certified Professional with HRCI, holding a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification. Additionally, she serves as the Secretary of the Shamrock Moms at Trinity High School. Kim completed her undergraduate and MBA degrees at Xavier University. 

In her free time, Kim enjoys spending quality moments with her family. When she’s not working, you can often find her on the sidelines, cheering for her sons during their numerous soccer games at Trinity and Louisville City.