Kim O’Grady, CCP, PHR, SHRM-CP is a Compensation Supervisor at Designer Brands, where she partners closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders to navigate complex pay decisions, bring structure to ambiguity, and deliver practical, business-focused solutions.

With a passion for making compensation more understandable (and a little less intimidating), Kim focuses on translating compensation strategies into clear, actionable guidance that leaders can actually use. She is known for her collaborative approach, strong partnership with HRBPs, and ability to balance business needs with compensation integrity—even in the toughest conversations.

Kim is an active member of the Columbus compensation community and has served on the Columbus Compensation Association board, where she enjoys connecting with peers and sharing real-world insights. She brings a pragmatic, down-to-earth perspective to her work—and believes the best learning comes from honest conversations about what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what we’re all still figuring out.