Chris Linford

Chief People Officer Consultant @Listen Technologies

Salt Lake County, UT, US

Interim CPO/CHRO | HR ConsultantPartnering with organizations across industries to build and refine people strategies that drive business results, foster growth, and cultivate thriving cultures. Specializing in optimizing talent and HR functions to support transformation, scalability, and sustained success.Key Responsibilities and Expertise:• Design and implement organizational structures to enable scalability and operational efficiency.• Foster employee engagement through effective employee relations strategies.• Lead talent acquisition efforts to attract, recruit, and retain top talent.• Develop and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs.• Oversee HRIS selection, implementation, and optimization to enhance HR operations.• Create and execute training and development programs to upskill employees and leaders.• Develop policies and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.• Enhance people operations and drive effective internal communication strategies.• Focused on delivering actionable solutions and adaptable strategies that create value, strengthen culture, and position businesses for success in today’s dynamic environment.

Southern Utah University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

University of Maryland

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication