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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 Hampshire

BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology

University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts

SENIOR 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

Lynn Duncan, MS, SPHR