Karen Knutson
Global Senior HR Management * HRIS Implementation & Management * IT Project Leader
- Role
- Vice President, Global HR Technology & Shared Services at Lincoln Electric
- Location
- Mentor, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Karen Knutson
Karen is a strategic, mission-driven leader with a track record of successful projects in Human Resources, HR / HRIS Transformation, Integration, and Organizational Development. She is a Global Human Resource Executive who possesses “big picture” thinking with a reputation for practical, efficient execution; able to manage corporate and division assignments in diverse environments including growth, startup, restructuring, and acquisition. Karen has the proven ability to work with senior management team to integrate human resource functions and systems within the business, leading reorganization and downsizing efforts without compromising productivity and engagement. She is recognized for a strong commitment to achieving operational improvements leveraging a collaborative and humble leadership style.* Led major HR cloud-based system implementation for large global company resulting in standardized system for the company, drastically improved data quality, and consolidation of transactional HR work* HR lead for creating a new division made up entirely of 8 acquisitions over a two year period, resulting in the creation of a profitable, fast-growing business* Talented leader with experience building highly engaged teams delivering significant results
Experience
Vice President, Global HR Technology & Shared Services
Jan 2026 — Present · US
Education
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts
1985 — 1989
Skills
- Peoplesoft
- Deferred Compensation
- Employment Law
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Workforce Planning
- Sourcing
- Employee Benefits
- College Recruiting
- Training
- Benefits Administration
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Hris
- Leadership Development
- Recruiting
- Coaching
- Human Resources
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