Lynn Duncan, MS, SPHR
Summary
Expertly advise and support executives in achieving organizational success through a full range of business and client focused Human Resources solutions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Duncan Associates
08.2022 - Current
- Develop HR policies and procedures.
- Advise leadership on compliance with labor laws, minimizing legal risks and enhancing workplace standards.
- Pending publication of "HR and You" guide for leaders.
PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
08.2015 - 08.2022
- Drove business results as strategic partner to executives in Information Technology, Occupational Health and Safety, and Electric Operations lines of business.
- Ensured alignment of HR strategies with organizational goals, including succession planning, risk mitigation, performance management, and employee relations.
- Analyzed and leveraged workforce data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making.
- Provided executive coaching and organizational consulting to improve individual and organizational effectiveness.
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Duncan Associates
03.2012 - 08.2015
- Consulted to leaders to optimize HR functions and to resolve issues of performance management, employee relations, total compensation structure, and organizational alignment.
- Assessed and developed management's leadership capabilities and behaviors.
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
Seagate Technology
01.2008 - 03.2012
- Critical interaction and influencing responsibility at the global VP and Director levels in Engineering Research and Development, Consumer Products, Finance, and Environmental Health and Safety.
- Drove success of HR business initiatives, including learning programs, goal alignment, performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, recruiting, total compensation structure, and job classification systems.
- Recognized as ISO 9001 Certification “Quality Champion” and Awarded “Best Practices in Human Resources in Organizational Optimization” for strategic planning.
- Swiftly resolved employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and investigations.
- Managed multiple reductions in force, including developing business cases, management preparation and coaching, communication planning, notification, employee reengagement and retention.
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group
04.2002 - 11.2007
- Engaged, coached, and consulted to chiefs of clinical service in physician/staff relations, diversity, change management, disability management, performance management, legal compliance, and total rewards.
- Developed Human Resources strategies to meet corporate objectives within the organizations Labor-Management Partnership.
- Assessed employment risk, conducted workplace investigations, partnered with corporate counsel, and recommend resolutions.
Education
POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK - Neurodiversity at Work, Assistive Technology, and Workplace Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Organization and Management
Antioch University
Keene, New HampshireBACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MassachusettsSENIOR PROFESSIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES - undefined
Human Resources Certification Institute
Skills
- Leadership development and executive coaching
- HR compliance, risk assessment, and mitigation
- Inclusive workplace strategy development
- Employee relations, engagement and retention
- Neurodiversity in the workplace expertise
- Policy design, communication, and application
- Compensation design and management
- Training and learning management
- Leave management and benefits administration
- Organization development
- Multidisciplinary approach to conflict resolution
- Reorganization and rightsizing
- Succession and workforce planning
- Interdisciplinary project management
Timeline
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Duncan Associates
08.2022 - Current
PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
08.2015 - 08.2022
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Duncan Associates
03.2012 - 08.2015
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
Seagate Technology
01.2008 - 03.2012
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group
04.2002 - 11.2007
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Organization and Management
Antioch University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology
University of Massachusetts
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES - undefined
Human Resources Certification Institute
POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK - Neurodiversity at Work, Assistive Technology, and Workplace Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
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