Human Resources Management
Resume:
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Shannon Walden, PHR http://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwalden
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Profile:
Strategic Human Resources (HR) Business Partner with 12 years experience in various industries,
including financial services, high-tech, utility, start-up and hospitality. Collaborating with senior leaders to
deliver organizational solutions supporting strategic business requirements and facilitate revenue
generation.
Strategic Human Resources Consultation
Organization Redesign Leadership Development Succession Planning/ Talent
Management
Organization Development Coaching
Talent Acquisition
Employee Engagement Training and Development
Merger & Acquisition Integration
Performance Management Compensation Design & Planning
Labor & Employee Relations
Conflict Management Compensation Administration
Professional Experience:
CBS Interactive, San Francisco, CA
2009 – Present
Human Resources Business Partner
External consultant partnering with the Technology and News Organization to provide Executives
strategic human resources considerations to achieve business plan goals and objectives. Emphasis on
leadership and employee development, coaching, compensation and managing complex employee
relations issues.
Collaborate with executive management teams to proactively identify, create, and implement
effective succession planning and leadership development strategies strengthening internal
workbench strength.
Participate in regular staff meetings to gain in-dept knowledge and understanding of the business
and organizational goals and objectives.
Partner with leaders on how to manage performance discussions and development planning for
team members.
Assist with developing human resources tools and programs for continued integration with CBS
Corporation.
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., San Francisco, CA
2008 – 2009
Human Resources Business Partner
Collaborate with Commercial Middle Market Executives to implement strategic human resources
practices. Emphasis on leadership and employee development, coaching, compensation, managing
complex employee relations issues, merger and acquisition integration and talent acquisition. Deliver HR
solutions in consideration of operational requirements driven by high standards for excellence, integrity
and teamwork.
Collaborate with executives and other stakeholders to influence actions and decisions to facilitate
the achievement of annual business plan goals and objectives.
Regularly advise and coach leaders on how to manage performance discussions and development
planning for team members.
Collaborate with executive management teams to proactively identify, create, and implement
effective succession planning and leadership development strategies strengthening internal
workbench strength.
Liaison-advocate between business units and all other HR specialized functions.
Develop human resources tools and programs for organizational excellence.
Apply Zenger, Folkman Extraordinary Leader 360 Coaching tools when working with participating
leaders.
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Shannon Walden, PHR http://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwalden
Oracle Corporation, Redwood Shores, CA
2006 – 2008
Human Resources Business Partner
Collaborated with Middleware Division Executives responsible for a population of 1200 employees
worldwide. Provided advice in the areas of organizational development, coaching, conflict management,
compensation administration (focal, stock and bonus), performance management, staffing/ talent
acquisition, merger and acquisitions and employee relations.
Advised leaders on how to manage performance discussions and development planning for
employees including succession management.
Anticipated and prepared clients for organizational challenges and assist in developing strategic
solutions and HR interventions, functions including mergers and acquisitions, compensation and
benefits.
Partnered with key executives from Oracle and acquiring company on merger and acquisition
integration including job mapping, talent acquisition, and on-boarding.
Developed new tools and resources for HR and client organizations developing tuition
reimbursement and training program.
Applied PDI 360 Coaching skills when working with participating executive leaders.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Francisco/ Walnut Creek, CA
2000 – 2006
Human Resources Business Partner
Supported Corporate Functions including, Information Technology, Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Gas
Transmission Pipeline. Responsibilities included strategic partnering with various business units and
senior leaders to apply HR technical expertise. Provided advice in the areas of organizational
development, coaching, conflict management, compensation design and planning, training and
development, performance management, staffing, compensation administration and labor and employee
relations.
Collaborated with clients and other stakeholders to influence actions and decisions to achieve business
plan goals and objectives.
Advised directors, managers and supervisors on how to manage performance discussions and
development planning for employees.
Anticipated and prepared clients for organizational challenges and assisted in developing strategic
solutions and HR interventions.
Collaborated with business executives to proactively identify, create, and implement effective
succession planning and leadership development strategies that resulted in creating a larger internal
candidate pool.
Managed multiple reorganizations to enhance organizational performance and save costs. Effectively
reduced the workforce though redeployment process.
Liaison-advocate between business units and all other HR specialized functions.
Performance Coaching for managers and supervisors.
EmployeeService.com, San Francisco, CA
Manager, Employee Service – (6 months) 2000
Advised and coached leaders of small to medium-sized Internet companies, who outsourced their
Human Resource functions to EmployeeService.com, a web-based service provider who filed Chapter 7.
Consulted on all facets of HR including but not limited to employee relations, compliance, policy
development, and performance management.
Professional Certifications:
Education:
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
California State University, Chico
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,
360 Feedback Certifications:
1997
Lominger Voices
Option: Human Resource Management
Personal Decisions International (PDI)
Minor: Management Information Systems
Zenger, Folkman Extraordinary Leader
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