James Denholm
Chief People Officer @Lincoln Savings Bank
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WORK HISTORY
Chief People Officer @Lincoln Savings Bank
Waterloo, IA, US
Accountable for the development and execution of a comprehensive Human Resources strategy aligned with the bank’s overarching business goals and strategic direction. This includes leadership across key functional areas such as employee relations, employment practices, total rewards (compensation and benefits), talent acquisition and onboarding, succession planning, talent and performance management, employee retention, learning and development, conflict resolution, legal and regulatory compliance, and internal communications. As Chief People Officer, I provide strategic guidance and insight to the Executive Management Team, shareholders, and Board of Directors, ensuring that the people strategy supports and advances the bank’s mission and long-term success.
EDUCATION
Wartburg College
B.A.
ABOUT JAMES DENHOLM
As a strategic Human Resources executive with over two decades of progressive leadership, I bring a proven ability to align people strategies with business goals across dynamic, regulated industries. Currently serving as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Lincoln Savings Bank, I lead comprehensive HR initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, elevate talent, and drive performance. From employee relations and total rewards to succession planning and regulatory compliance, I ensure HR is a strategic partner in business success.My career has spanned the full HR spectrum — from frontline generalist support to leading enterprise-wide HR transformation, labor strategy, and crisis response. I’ve successfully navigated labor negotiations, pandemic leadership, and multi-site integration during times of growth and uncertainty. As an executive sponsor, I’ve played key roles in M&A integration and the evolution of hybrid work experiences.I am passionate about fostering workplace cultures rooted in fairness, inclusion, and continuous development. My leadership is defined by collaboration, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to building teams and systems that empower people and strengthen the business.
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