Susan Parker

Expertise working in both HR and business roles with a proven track record of identifying blind spots, collaborating and deploying continuous improvements.

Bettendorf, Iowa, United States

About

As an HR leader, I am passionate about people and helping businesses solve problems in a sustainable and compassionate way. I have consistently leveraged my interpersonal skills, curiosity, integrity, and work ethic to guide me across my career. In my 23 years at John Deere, a Fortune 500 manufacturing company, I stepped into a variety of HR and business leadership roles that provided me a unique opportunity to see the impact good HR leadership and solutions can provide. I have broad experience in leading organization redesign and change management, developing key initiatives for business expansion, and providing strategic leadership for integration of large acquisitions. I am committed to driving a culture of excellence, engaging with leaders and employees in a meaningful and multi-dimensional way, and making a positive impact on the organization. Areas of Expertise: Organizational Planning & Development | Employee Recruitment & Retention | Performance Management | Employee Relations & Culture Building | Salary & Compensation | Training & Professional Development | Workforce Management| Change Management| Compliance Program Design and Execution

Experience

  • Career transition at Career Break
    Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    I took a career break to reconnect to focus on my family, volunteering and personal wellness. I am open to consulting, project or part-time work.

  • John Deere (23 yrs 6 mos)
    • Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer
      Aug 2019 - Jun 2024 · 4 yrs 11 mos

      Promoted to lead compliance and ethics program for the Deere enterprise. Manage a global team of 20 compliance professionals and oversee global policies and code of conduct, compliance hotline, training and communication, and annual code certification.

    • Director, Labor Relations Strategy
      Feb 2018 - Aug 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Led planning and implementation of strategic labor relations initiatives that supported a sustainable advantage in improving the company’s manufacturing operations.

    • Director, Global Human Resources Operations
      May 2017 - Feb 2018 · 10 mos

      Charged with leading HR Operations globally, providing strategic guidance and coaching to 300+ HR professionals globally. Direct team included senior HR leaders for Asia, Europe, Latin American, North America, along with division HR Business Partners.