Linda Oconnor

About Linda Oconnor

Strategic and people-focused HR executive with over 25 years of experience leading human resources initiatives across global, regional, and higher education landscapes. Currently serving as Vice President, Global Human Resources Business Partners, I lead a high-performing team that partners with business leaders to drive talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, and cultural transformation across international markets.My career has spanned diverse sectors—from healthcare and higher education to global corporate environments—where I’ve built and scaled HR functions, led enterprise-wide change, and championed inclusive, high-engagement workplaces. I bring deep expertise in employee relations, leadership development, workforce planning, and HR business partnership, with a proven ability to align people strategies with evolving business needs.I’m passionate about developing leaders, building strong teams, and creating environments where people thrive and organizations grow.

Experience

1. Vice President, Global Human Resources Business Partners

   FM

   Mar 2022 — Present

Education

• Curry College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology/Social Work

• Lesley University

  Masters, Business Management

  1994 — 1997

Skills

• Onboarding
• HR Consulting
• Performance Management
• Succession Planning
• Workday Hris Implementation
• Workforce Planning
• Recruitment/Retention
• Recruiting
• Interviewing
• Management
• Benefits Administration
• Interviews
• Talent Management
• Coaching
• Employee Relations
• Human Resources
• Career Development
• Deferred Compensation
• Hris