Linda Champion

Atlanta, GA

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What are the three things that provide you satisfaction in your work?

achieving efficiency, sucessful completion of a project, gaining buy-in from various stakeholder groups

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Work history

The Newport Group January 2007 to the present
Director, Human Resources

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How would you describe your time at The Newport Group?

Creating and implementing the development of a professional HR & Organizational Development department including, but not limited to: HRIS selection and implementation, and the development of all recruitment, performance management, training, employee relations, and compensation systems. Functioning as a strategic partner in the acquisition and integration of acquired businesses. Delivering significant positive fiscal impacts in the areas of training, recruiting, and benefit plans. Successfully leading the transition of the global HR function from a narrow transaction-based function to a strategic and operational partnership throughout a fast growing and highly successful and reputable organization. Guiding and facilitating the change management function and process of maturation and evolution of the organizational culture and stakeholder experiences.... read more
electronic arts March 2006 to January 2007
Senior Manager, HR & OD

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How would you describe your time at electronic arts?

Function as a strategic business partner supporting senior executives, managers, and front line employees through the development and implementation of cohesive recruiting, retention, performance management, employee relations, and compensation plans. Facilitate improvement in HR systems and process through the integration and utilization of available technical and human resources. Redistribution of operational work flow to eliminate redundancy and made resources available for strategic initiatives and enhanced customer service. Special projects include global realignment and grading of all job families, identification and selection of multifunctional performance management tools, and global retention initiatives.... read more
CED Concord Management January 2001 to April 2006
Interim Director/Manager Human Resources

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How would you describe your time at CED Concord Management?

Operational management of a fourteen person HR, Benefits, Recruiting, Payroll, and Training department in a multi-employer, ten state structure supporting five-year growth from 85 locations with 700 employees to 150 locations with 1300 employees

Education

Webster University Graduate School May 2002 to April 2004
Dual HRM & HRD
eckerd college May 1997 to May 2000
Human Development
St Petersburg Jr College May 1993 to May 2005
Human Service Tech/Mental Health

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