Suzy
Seder
Global HR Leader &
Strategic Business Partner
20+ years accelerating talent transformation, culture, and organizational effectiveness across Fortune 500 companies.
Trusted Leadership At:
Visionary HR Leadership
Global HR leader and strategic business partner with a passion for leveraging data and human insight to shape enterprise strategy. Proven expertise in driving talent transformation across Fortune 500 companies.
Strategic Business Partner
Trusted advisor to C-suite leaders (CIO, CISO, CTO, CMO), aligning human capital strategies with critical enterprise goals and growth targets.
Data-Driven Transformation
Expertise in HR analytics to drive decision-making, elevate culture, engagement, and organizational health with measurable ROI.
Change Management Expert
Prosci/ADKAR certified practitioner. Skilled in leading large-scale organizational evolutions, acquisitions, and workforce planning initiatives.
Global Organizational Design
Track record of optimizing structures across international markets, delivering cost savings, and building high-performing teams at scale.
Career Journey Timeline
Travelers
2004 – 2013
- Sr. Compensation Consultant
- Business Insurance
- Env. Liability / Claims
- Complex Tort Claims
- Internal Investigator
- HR Operations
Aetna (CVS Health)
2013 – 2020
- Head of Strategy / CoS
- NY/NJ Market Network
- HR Business Partner
- Top Revenue Markets
- HR Analytics Lead
- Enterprise Comp & Talent
MassMutual
2020 – 2023
- Head of HRBP
- Law, International, HR & Employee Experience
- Led global divestiture & acquisition across APAC & US
Greyhound Talent
2023
- Founder & CEO
- Fractional HR Executive
- Delivered talent, training & compensation solutions for startups
IHG Hotels & Resorts
2023 – Present
- Global HR Leader
- Product & Technology
- Global Marketing HR Dir.
- Strategic Business Partner
- Partner to CIO, CISO & CTO driving talent strategy
Core Expertise
Combining data analytics, human insight, and strategic leadership to drive organizational excellence.
HR Analytics & Strategy
Leveraging Tableau and complex data modeling to drive ROI, compensation planning, and workforce insights that inform C-suite decisions.
Change Management
Prosci/ADKAR certified practitioner leading large-scale transformations, acquisitions, and cultural shifts to ensure adoption and agility.
Succession Planning
Building robust talent pipelines and leadership development programs. Expert in executive coaching and C-suite onboarding.
Organizational Design
Optimizing structures for efficiency and growth. Streamlined job architectures from 100+ families to 12, enhancing clarity and mobility.
Global HR Management
Managing diverse international teams across APAC, US, and EMEA. Harmonizing policies and driving engagement across borders.
Agile Talent Strategy
Implementing agile operating models and project management methodologies to accelerate speed-to-value in talent acquisition and development.
Notable Achievements
Led 12 organizational evolutions worldwide, generating significant operational efficiency and cost reduction.
Directed the organization's largest internal investigation, successfully returning over $1.4 million in assets.
Attracted, developed, and onboarded executive leaders through strategic internal and external pipelines.
Grew Medicare market from infancy to top year-over-year growth via cohesive talent strategy aligned to goals.
Streamlined complex job architecture, simplifying 100+ families into 12 to enhance agility and clarity.
Led complex divestiture & acquisition integration across Hong Kong, Singapore, and U.S. markets.
Current Role (2023 - Present)
IHG
Global HR Leader
Product & Technology
Strategic Partnership With
Strategic Impact
Technology Leadership Partner
Serve as the primary HR Business Partner across the Technology organization. Collaborating with C-suite leaders to design integrated talent and culture strategies that drive digital transformation.
Global Workforce Planning
Leading organizational design and location strategies for technology functions worldwide. Optimized structures to attract optimal talent and improve operational efficiency.
Acquisition & Integration
Orchestrating large-scale acquisition integration through people and HR system onboarding. Ensuring cultural alignment and change management adoption during critical transitions.
Operational Excellence
Managing budget, headcount planning, and annual compensation cycles. Leading a high-performing team of HR managers to deliver on retention, coaching, and succession planning goals.
Education & Credentials
Academic Foundation
Villanova University
Master of Science (M.S.)
Human Resources Development
University of Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Legal Studies & Sociology
Professional Certifications
Change Management
PROSCI / ADKAR CERTIFIED
DISC Certified
BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT
Six Sigma / Lean
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
360 Facilitator
FEEDBACK & COACHING
Leadership Architect
#101 & VOICES 360
Project Management
METHODOLOGY & EXECUTION
L e t ' s C o n n e c t
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Suzy Seder
Global HR Leader & Strategic Business Partner
Email Address
suzyseder@gmail.comLinkedIn Profile
linkedin.com/in/suzy-seder-a326433Location
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
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