Winona Lakin
HR Leader - Talent Strategy - Leadership Development
- Role
- Vice President, Human Resources (Optumrx) at UnitedHealth Group
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Winona Lakin
As an HR leader, talent strategist, and executive coach, I bring 20 years of experience in mobilizing teams to achieve significant goals, including 9 years working closely with C-suite leaders. I am recognized for my ability to unite groups and enhance performance through team alignment, efficient organization design, integrated talent strategies, leadership development, and coaching. My track record of success spans complex and highly regulated environments, where I have led through various business cycles, including start-up, high growth, acquisition, and cost containmentTeam leadership experience:• HR Business Partners/P&L (10 years)• Talent Management Strategy (9 years)• Leadership and Executive Development Programs (7 years)• Employee Engagement (6 years)• Talent Acquisition (4 years)• Diversity and Inclusion (4 years)• Global teams (3 years)Industries:HealthcareAerospace BankingHospitality/TravelRetail
Experience
Vice President, Human Resources (Optumrx)
Jun 2022 — Present
HR Leadership roles across OptumRx•Returned to UHG to provide HR leadership of the turnaround of OptumRx\'s Infusion Pharmacy business - streamlined pharmacy footprint, implemented a cross-functional regional model, and streamlined our operating model leading to a return to profitability and significant financial improvement•Added HR leadership for Operations and Care Delivery across our Pharmacy businesses, driving synergies, stability, and talent mobility throughout the portfolio•Shifted to provide HR leadership for Optum\'s PBM
Education
University of Minnesota
BA, International Relations; Minor, Economics; Certificate, Statistical Methods
UMN Carlson School of Management
MA, Human Resources and Industrial Relations
University of St. Thomas
Graduate Certification, Executive Coaching
Skills
- Succession Planning
- Talent Management
- Onboarding
- Employee Relations
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resources
- Employee Engagement
- Management
- Organizational Development
- Deferred Compensation
- Workforce Planning
- Hris
- Performance Management
- Organizational Design
- Leadership
- Recruiting
- Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
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