Kristin Edlinger

Led global HR operations transformation across a complex, multi-national governance environment spanning 100+ member countries. Directed end-to-end HR lifecycle modernization, strengthening workforce planning, succession frameworks, and operational governance across a highly decentralized international structure. Managed a cross-functional HR operations team of 25 specialists, ensuring consistency, compliance, and execution across global hire-to-retire processes in a complex institutional environment.

Independent advisory practice supporting global organizations through enterprise transformation, workforce restructuring, and HR operating model modernization.

Led enterprise-wide workforce engagement strategy across 350,000+ employees in 180 countries, shaping organizational effectiveness, culture, and performance during major industrial transformation and digitalization initiatives. Partnered with C-suite leadership to embed workforce intelligence, employee listening systems, and people analytics into executive decision-making and corporate reporting frameworks. Built and led a global engagement and HR capability ecosystem spanning 1,000+ HR professionals, 1,4

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Engaged in a strategic consulting role, applying expertise to build and expand the Talent Management and Leadership practice in Central Europe.

Held progressive HR leadership roles across Siemens’ global business units in Europe, Central America and the United States, supporting major transformation, restructuring, and international workforce expansion initiatives. Led global HR systems implementation, organizational design programs, and post-merger integration efforts across industrial, engineering, and technology businesses. Partnered with executive leadership on labor relations, workforce planning, leadership development, and international mob