Linda Allen

Managed Global HR Solutions Team supporting complex, large-scale, global (190,000+ employees) and Investment Bank (50,000+ employees) HR strategic initiatives.

Pioneered strategic HR solutions to address challenging business needs in a rapidly changing global environment.

Coached/Mentored executives to effectively manage talent and develop teams, to maximize efficiencies and develop organizational , while developing emotional intelligence and mentoring skills.

Partnered to drive complex, cutting-edge, firm-wide projects such as development of new compensation, benefits and wellness programs, LOA and performance management systems, and virtual HR systems and processes.

Directed HR project management team to spearhead mergers, acquisitions, offshoring, reductions in force, employee relations, staffing, diversity, training and culture change initiatives.

Supported 9,000 employees at 270 locations in all aspects of Human Resources. Drove innovative HR. programs for 27,000 employees globally.

Acquisition and integration of of Chemical Bank (3,500 employees), American Residential Mortgage(2,100 employees), and Troy and Nichols (750 employees)

Developed 17 compensation plans resulting in net reduction $4.5M (annualized) fixed expenses through high-yield variable rewards and activities tied to value creation and team performance.

Pioneered 58 one-to-one and group mentoring programs (informal & community-based internship and rotations) along with 9 diversity councils and 9 employee activities committees.

Developed Dynamic Discussions, and a comprehensive talent management, staffing and mobility assessment process. Realigned organizational structure, performance objectives, job design and compensation targets achieving 54% greater efficiencies and productivity.

Partnered with CEOs and Sr. Managers across 37 businesses to optimize HR policies and practices, to increase employee satisfaction, to mitigate risk and reduce expenses, resulting in 60% decrease in charges and litigation.