Linda J. Hertz, retired HR Director
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Tony Guidry
I found Linda to be a trustworty, competent HR manager. She was always available for questions and did her best to facilitate the needs of the employees. She would make a valuable member of any team.
Gregory Peters
I relied on Linda's teamwork and skill to navigate the start of the downturn in 2001. Linda helped the organization come to grips with the downturn and take the appropriate actions while maintaining our focus on employees. During times of change Linda brought clear-headed thinking.
Tony Guidry
I found Linda to be a trustworty, competent HR manager. She was always available for questions and did her best to facilitate the needs of the employees. She would make a valuable member of any team.
Gregory Peters
I relied on Linda's teamwork and skill to navigate the start of the downturn in 2001. Linda helped the organization come to grips with the downturn and take the appropriate actions while maintaining our focus on employees. During times of change Linda brought clear-headed thinking.
Tony Guidry
I found Linda to be a trustworty, competent HR manager. She was always available for questions and did her best to facilitate the needs of the employees. She would make a valuable member of any team.
Gregory Peters
I relied on Linda's teamwork and skill to navigate the start of the downturn in 2001. Linda helped the organization come to grips with the downturn and take the appropriate actions while maintaining our focus on employees. During times of change Linda brought clear-headed thinking.
Tony Guidry
I found Linda to be a trustworty, competent HR manager. She was always available for questions and did her best to facilitate the needs of the employees. She would make a valuable member of any team.
Gregory Peters
I relied on Linda's teamwork and skill to navigate the start of the downturn in 2001. Linda helped the organization come to grips with the downturn and take the appropriate actions while maintaining our focus on employees. During times of change Linda brought clear-headed thinking.
Experience
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Pikes Peak State College
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Jan 2006 - Present
Teach online and in-class courses: Introduction to Business Legal Environments of Business Business Communications Member of CETL: Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Teach online and in-class courses: Introduction to Business Legal Environments of Business Business Communications Member of CETL: Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
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Colorado Springs School District 11
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Guest Staff
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2017 - Present
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The Resource Exchange
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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H.R. Director
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Mar 2010 - Jun 2016
TRE is the Community Centered Board for El Paso, Park and Teller counties in Colorado. It's mission is to build independence for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Developed strategic value of employee focus and engagement as path to sustaining agency’s mission & viability.Expanded employee communications, benefits, recognition, rewards, technology-use, career paths, development, & trust capacity. Led Leadership Team to develop performance feedback and merit reward tools, recruiting process, wellness culture. Implemented electronic & web based tools for "almost paperless" user-friendly processes; increased EE survey satisfaction rate to 83%,while growing from 85 to 220 employees. Show less
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Chapter President 2011
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Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Affiliate to National SHRM council and the Colorado State HR Council. Affiliate to National SHRM council and the Colorado State HR Council.
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H.R. Director
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Jan 2009 - Sep 2009
Develop & implement HR Programs and infrastructure for fast-growing federal contractor with multiple U.S. locations, including Benefits, Compensation, Employment, HR Systems, Government contracts regulations. Work closely with Accounting and Program Management. Provide a direct communication channel for Catalyst employees nationwide. Develop & implement HR Programs and infrastructure for fast-growing federal contractor with multiple U.S. locations, including Benefits, Compensation, Employment, HR Systems, Government contracts regulations. Work closely with Accounting and Program Management. Provide a direct communication channel for Catalyst employees nationwide.
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RT Logic
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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HR Manager
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Feb 2007 - Nov 2008
Accelerated business growth by determining appropriate HR actions, in alignment with company’s goals & culture. • Audited all HR programs, records, and databases, implemented consistent processes, communicated best practices • Coached managers in Performance objectives & Action plans. Results = positive performance changes or exit • Delivered successful OFCCP Compliance Audit in support of $11M contract award & created first AA plans • Developed job descriptions, benchmarks, salary ranges, increase plans. Results = 95% offer accepts, 5% turnover • Managed Benefits renewal costs to <7% & increased co. satisfaction by creative medical & HRA plan design • Grew Employment 32% by targeted recruiting for technical (hard-to-fill), managerial, business, & production • Provided easy-access to correct data with new Applicant Tracking System, HRIS & EEO/AA planning/reporting • Resolved legal issues (Benefit 5500 tax filings, wage levies, audits: SOX, DOL, Finance, remote office filings) Show less
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Aleut Federal
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United States
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Professional Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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HR Systems Manager
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2006 - 2007
Led HR implementation from Deltek to Peoplesoft 8.9, for 25+ project sites & corporate offices. Defined multiple job, pay, & benefit plans, configured in HRMS, & led parallel testing/trouble-shooting. Led HR implementation from Deltek to Peoplesoft 8.9, for 25+ project sites & corporate offices. Defined multiple job, pay, & benefit plans, configured in HRMS, & led parallel testing/trouble-shooting.
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Agilent Technologies
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources
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1999 - 2002
HR Talent Account Manager - Communications Solutions Group Consultant for 5,000-member Group (12 business units) in recruiting, staffing, compensations, & retention to ensure strategic workforce plan & quality staffing outcomes. • Saved $60K for recruiting & outplacement by matching skills of available employees to open jobs • Increased hiring productivity with new on-line recruiting system & headcount reporting integrity HR Business Consultant - Electronic Products Solutions Group Manager consultant & HR program support • Coached managers on pay/performance to 20% decrease in unwanted turnover, 8% increase desirable turnover • Directed leadership development, personal/team assessments, & goal-setting programs for 70+managers • Resolved Disability cases, sexual harassment investigations, led HR team on site OFCCP EEO audit • Implemented on-line Pay/Performance module in global HRIS: improved system integrity, mgmt. visibility Show less
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources
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1979 - 1999
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Education
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University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
M.A., Industrial Relations (Human Resources) -
University of Minnesota
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