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Linda Wood

Brownsburg,USA

Summary

Seasoned Human Resources professional with a strong background in talent development, career planning, project management, and supervision. Proven ability to design and implement innovative solutions that address organizational challenges and enhance workforce engagement. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strategic alignment within teams. Adept at leveraging diverse experiences to drive impactful HR initiatives that support business objectives.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Employee Relations Partner

Siemens Healthineers
08.2001 - Current
  • Conducting investigations into potential policy and/or Code of Conduct violations; acts as a neutral party through all aspects of the investigation and ensures a prompt, fair, and quality process for all involved parties; partners with the Legal Department to ensure a fair and consistent approach thus promoting a positive ER culture within the organization; identifies and recommends methods to resolve problems, update, simplify, enhance, and optimize existing processes, procedures, and technologies including the investigations, performance management and reorganization practices; leads cross functional continuous improvement initiatives to ensure that all services are effectively understood and delivered promptly.
  • As part of the Siemens Healthineers HR community: Leadership of and participation in multi-faceted projects including HR Strategic Consulting Skills, managing the HR Sharepoint site, Employee Retirement Resources, HR Resources for Managers, and the Investigation Upgrade project. Experience includes developing processes and procedures, flowcharts, and resource documents, creating and delivering training, and conducting webcasts.

Senior Human Resources Business Consultant

Siemens Healthineers
08.2001 - 10.2023
  • HR support to Logistics, Demand Planning, and External Manufacturing functions within Diagnostics. Earlier support to field service and union-organized steel refurbishment site in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
  • Partnership with management team; Organizational development and planning; Executive coaching; Recruiting and staffing; Employee relations; Union avoidance; Employee investigations; Conflict resolution; Communications; Policy interpretation; Performance management; Training and development.

Supervisor, Medical Services Call Center

Roche Diagnostics
04.1995 - 08.2001
  • Supervisor, Medical Services Call Center 1995-1996
  • HR Specialist supporting Lab Diagnostics and Distribution 1996 – 1999
  • HR Career and Development Consultant 1999 – 2001
  • HR Consultant/ SAP Key Resource 2001

Supervisor, Lane Bryant Catalog Division

Brylane, LLC
09.1990 - 04.1995

HR Specialist, Labor Relations Specialist

Thomson Consumer Electronics
01.1988 - 09.1990

Education

MASTER OF ARTS - Double Major in Adult & Community Education and Executive Development for Public Service

Ball State University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Management and Personnel Administration

Ball State University

Skills

  • Conducting Investigations
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Continuous improvement
  • Logical analysis
  • Project management
  • Partnership with Client
  • Facilitation
  • Confidentiality
  • Curiosity
  • Executive coaching
  • Leadership development
  • Employee relations

Affiliations

Member, Plainfield, Indiana, HR Squaretable

Certification

Mental Health First Aid Certification, March 2023

Timeline

Senior Employee Relations Partner

Siemens Healthineers
08.2001 - Current

Senior Human Resources Business Consultant

Siemens Healthineers
08.2001 - 10.2023

Supervisor, Medical Services Call Center

Roche Diagnostics
04.1995 - 08.2001

Supervisor, Lane Bryant Catalog Division

Brylane, LLC
09.1990 - 04.1995

HR Specialist, Labor Relations Specialist

Thomson Consumer Electronics
01.1988 - 09.1990

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Management and Personnel Administration

Ball State University

MASTER OF ARTS - Double Major in Adult & Community Education and Executive Development for Public Service

Ball State University