Linda Kline
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Bethlehem,Pennsylvania
14
years of professional experience
Strategic HR leader with 14+ years of progressive experience in 3PL, healthcare, technology, wholesale and distribution environments. Proven record of driving measurable business impact—reduced turnover from 119% to 54%, lowered ORI from 6.0 to 1.78, and delivered $250K in salary savings through org redesign—by partnering with senior leadership on talent strategy, compensation, M&A integration, and P&L-aligned workforce planning. Experienced in budgeting, org design, employee and labor relations, succession planning, and change management. Trusted advisor to executive leaders, known for aligning people programs with operational and financial objectives.
Work History
Sr. Regional Manager, HR Business Partner
5 Months- Lead HR strategy and day-to-day HR operations for six NY/PA warehouses, aligning people plans with operational KPIs and P&L objectives.
- Act as trusted advisor to the Regional Warehouse Distribution VP on workforce planning, organizational design, leadership decisions, and performance management.
- Direct the C&S–Spartan Nash integration, leading cross-functional HRIS, legal, talent, and OD teams to harmonize roles, policies, and pay practices and minimize disruption during the merger.
- Partner with compensation to implement job leveling and internal equity adjustments; contribute to budget planning and P&L reviews to ensure workforce decisions support financial goals.
- Coach and develop HR leaders to strengthen location-level HR capability and build a deeper leadership bench.
Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner
3 Years 7 Months- Supported multiple HR teams and warehouse facilities totaling 1,500+ employees, ensuring consistent service and alignment with operational goals.
- Reduced turnover from 119% to 54% over three years by implementing targeted retention, training, and hiring strategies in partnership with operations and COEs.
- Restructured the internal org to return $250,000 to the salary budget through managed attrition and role realignment.
- Lowered OSHA Recordable Incident rate from 6.0 to 1.78 through safety blitzes, internal review boards, and cultural initiatives.
- Led succession planning (biannual 9-box reviews), individual development plans, leadership hiring, and mentorship programs to build internal talent pipelines.
- Advised leaders on policy interpretation, disciplinary actions, and change management; partnered with legal, finance, IE, CI, and systems to standardize processes.
People and Culture Business Partner
4 Months- Partnered with the UK HR team on employee and labor relations, compensation guidance, and policy interpretation to ensure alignment with UK labor laws.
- Strengthened cross-functional relationships and supported leadership decisions that improved partnership with on-site operations teams.
HR Business Partner
7 Months- Conducted investigations into harassment, discrimination, and sensitive employee matters in partnership with legal; prepared EEOC position statements for union and non-union settings.
- Streamlined new-hire orientation, onboarding, and training processes to improve time-to-productivity and consistency across locations.
- Delivered actionable insights from exit interviews and partnered with leaders to update and standardize policies and practices.
Director, Client Services
- Directed client-facing service operations and supported recruiting to expand client programs, ensuring compliant and timely service delivery.
- Managed verification of insurance, discharge planning, service coordination, and staffing coverage to maintain regulatory compliance and client satisfaction.
- Worked cross-functionally to resolve operational challenges and streamline processes for improved service continuity.
Supervisor- Human Resources
7 Years 5 Months- Ensured HR compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while supporting evolving business needs over a long-tenured role.
- Streamlined onboarding and orientation to create a more efficient employee experience and accelerate time-to-productivity.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths that supported internal growth and improved retention, and facilitated training programs to reinforce role expectations.
Education
Bachelors Degree
Skills
Employee & Labor Relations
Compensation
Change Management
Coaching & Advising
Mentoring
Succession planning
Relationship building
Strategic planning
Verbal and written communication
Decision-making
Timeline
Sr. Regional Manager, HR Business Partner
C&S Wholesale Grocers
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
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East Stroudsburg University
Bachelors Degree
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