Jeanne Bauer-Hamlett

About Jeanne Bauer-Hamlett

As a strategic Human Resources executive, I lead organizations through complex and critical periods of transformation. My extensive experience in HR strategy, organization transformation, talent management, and mergers & acquisitions has allowed me to deliver strong shareholder value while ensuring a positive employee experience. During my career, I\'ve had the honor of collaborating with leaders and teams to build and execute Human Resources strategies that drive business growth and enhance organizational effectiveness. What differentiates my approach is a deep understanding of how people, culture, and organization design collectively impact business performance.In my current role as Vice President of Human Resources for Lenovo\'s Solutions and Services Group (SSG), I have the opportunity to develop an HR practice in the rapidly growing market of standard and advanced services & solutions. I have had the privilege of leading the HR team through the creation of SSG\'s vision, mission, and cultural principles, and embedding thoughtful and robust HR programs to develop and retain our exceptional team members. My contributions led to the development of an impressive strategic HR architecture, resulting in Lenovo\'s award for Leadership Excellence in 2019.My success as an HR leader is not just a product of my experience; it also stems from my passionate belief in the power of Human Resources to drive business success, and enrich the working experience for all those involved. Particularly due to the present business challenges, Human Resources is more critical than ever for businesses, and my experience lends itself perfectly to meeting these challenges and steering businesses to success.#Leadership #TalentManagement #Business Strategy #HumanResourcesStrategy #OrganizationTransformation #MergersandAcquisitions #StrategicHumanResources

Experience

1. Vice President, Human Resources - Solutions & Services Group (Ssg)

   Lenovo

   Apr 2021 — Present · Morrisville, NC, US

   As the Vice President, of Solutions & Services Group (SSG) HR at Lenovo Group, I am charged with leading the global HR functions for the $7B+ global services & solutions organization. I drive support for the rapid growth of standard and advanced IT services and solutions by overseeing a team of over 40+ HR professionals while aligning and integrating talent management, employee development, and rewards strategies across the organization.• Organizational Design and Operations: Designed and implemented a new organization design and operating model for SSG, effectively streamlining processes, clarifying role expectations, and positioning the organization for long-term growth and agility.• Strategic Program Redesign: Spearheaded the redesign of existing HR programs, closely aligning them with the needs and goals of SSG’s rapidly evolving organization. These efforts resulted in clear improvements in talent attraction, retention, and development.• Acquisition and Integration: Supported Lenovo\'s strategic expansion efforts by leading the HR acquisition and integration for an Asia-based services entity with over employees. Meticulously orchestrated the assimilation of talent and resources, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum benefit to the company.• Leadership Recognition: Named winner of the Lenovo Corporate Award for Leadership Excellence in April 2023, in recognition of outstanding contributions to the company\'s overarching goals and vision.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Established a proactive, collaborative approach to HR support by fostering strong and productive partnerships with the Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and Learning Departments. This approach harnessed the full power and resources of HR, delivering targeted needs and facilitating departmental progress.

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  BS, Economics

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master of Arts - MA, Labor & Employment Relations (formerly the Institute of Labor & Industrial Relations)