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Linda Norton Wendt

People and Talent at Western Governors University
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Seasoned HR professional with expertise in talent management, leadership development, and employee relations.
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Location
Sandy, Utah, United States, US
Skills
  • Succession Planning
  • Employee Relations
  • Recruiting
  • Onboarding
  • Performance Management
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Linda Norton Wendt is a seasoned HR professional with 20+ years of experience in talent management, leadership development, and employee relations. She has led HR functions in various industries, including retail and hospitality, and has a strong background in succession planning, recruiting, and onboarding. With a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from The University of Texas at Arlington and a certification in Change Management from Prosci, Linda has established herself as a trusted expert in her field. She is currently based in Sandy, Utah, and continues to work as a Principal at HR Consulting.

Credentials

  • Change Management Practioner
    Prosci
    Nov, 2019
    - Jun, 2026

Experience

  • Western Governors University
    • Greater Salt Lake City Area
    • People and Talent
      • Jul 2019 - Present
      • Greater Salt Lake City Area
  • HR Consulting
    • Greater Salt Lake City Area
    • Principal
      • Jan 2019 - Present
      • Greater Salt Lake City Area
  • MasterCorp, Inc.
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN
    • SVP Human Resources
      • Jan 2016 - Nov 2018
      • Greater Nashville Area, TN

      Lead the Human Resources and Training functions, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Management, and Field HR for a multi-site Hospitality company with operations across the United States.

  • On The Border
    • Dallas/Fort Worth Area
    • Senior Vice President of Human Resources
      • Jul 2010 - Oct 2014
      • Dallas/Fort Worth Area

      Established the entire HR department upon the transition from Brinker Int'l.to private equity ownership, setting up systems, processes, and policies for the new organization. Responsible for all areas of Human Resources: Benefits, Compensation, HRIS, Field HR,Talent Management, Talent Acquisi...

  • Anna's Linens
    • Orange County, California Area
    • VP HR
      • 2005 - Jul 2010
      • Orange County, California Area

      Responsible for:Compensation & BenefitsTraining & DevelopmentTalent ManagementPayroll & HRISEmployee RelationsRisk ManagementBuilt HR department from ground up during growth phase. Led search for executive team members, participated in company's strategic planning. Presented to Bo...

  • Taco Bueno Restuarants
    • Dallas/Fort Worth Area
    • VP HR
      • 2002 - 2005
      • Dallas/Fort Worth Area

      Led HR Department, including Compensation and Benefits, EMployee Relations, Recruiting, HRIS and Risk Management.

  • TGI Fridays
    • VP of HR USA
      • 2000 - 2002

      Led Field HR for 265 company-owned restaurants. Hired and developed Field HR teams, led HR Franchise Advisory committee.

  • DF&R, Don Pablo's
    • Dallas/Fort Worth Area
    • VP of Training And Recruiting
      • 1997 - 1999
      • Dallas/Fort Worth Area

      Led HR functions through a period of rapid expansion across the country. Led manpower and talent management processes, new unit openings, and employee relations.

  • Don Pablo's
    • Restaurants
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director of Training and Recruiting
      • 1995 - 1997

    • Area Manager, General Manager, server
      • 1989 - 1995

Education

  • The University of Texas at Arlington
  • The University of Texas at Austin

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