Andrea Zimmerman

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India18 yrs 1 mo experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led HR strategy for hybrid work transition.
  • Managed HR operations for over 320,000 employees.
  • Developed innovative talent strategies for technology teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader in the retail industry, specializing in talent management and organizational effectiveness.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipOrganizational EffectivenessStrategyHr StrategyTalent ManagementCrisis ManagementHr Operational ExcellenceHr ComplianceLearning And Development

Other Skills

AcquisitionCoachingEmployee BenefitsEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsFMLAHR PoliciesHiringInterviewingInterviewsLabor RelationsLeadership DevelopmentLearningManagementOnboarding

About

Experienced global HR leader with deep expertise in broad enterprise initiatives and client support, leadership and team development, complex op model work, and creating and sustaining strong team cultures.

Experience

Target

15 roles

SVP & President Target in India

Promoted

Nov 2023Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Leading a multi-disciplinary team of more than 5000 team members across tech, data and core business functions that include merchandising, marketing and digital, properties, supply chain, HR operations, finance and more. Setting a long term vision to mature TII’s capabilities and drive strategic initiatives that help deliver transformative retail solutions and accelerate growth for Target. Maintaining TII as an organization with award-winning culture and employer of choice across the GCC and retail industry (Best Company to work for in India - Blind; LinkedIn Top Company: The 10 best Retail and FMCG employers; Top GBS Employers + Top Employers for Tech Talent - Everest Group; Best Companies for Women in India in the Avtar & Seramount Top Companies for Women in India).
LeadershipTeam BuildingStrategyOrganizational Effectiveness

VP Future of Work and HR Strategy

Promoted

Aug 2021Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Led the Future of Work strategy for Target, including the scaled transition into hybrid work for our global team. Responsible for shaping, organizing and driving strategic priorities across the HR organization. Centralized and scaled work and teams in HR to focus on evolving the TM experience.
HR StrategyTalent ManagementPerformance Management

VP HR Operational Services

May 2020Aug 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Accountable for the HR and team response to the COVID crisis and led the end to end return to office approach on behalf of global HQ locations. Core role includes leading a multi-function HR Operations global team of over 220 team members. Directly responsible for the operational delivery of HR for Target, including: HR Program Delivery to the enterprise, HR Compliance, Crisis Management & Response, HR Operational Excellence, and HR Shared Services in the US and India. Focused on enhancing and supporting the experience for over 320,000 employees through delivering seamless HR programs and services while providing centralized direct support to candidates, team members, and alumni. Manage $14M budget
Crisis ManagementHR ComplianceHR Operational Excellence

Senior Director HR Operational Services

Promoted

Jul 2019May 2020 · 10 mos

  • Lead a multi-function HR Operations global team of over 220 team members. Directly responsible for the operational delivery of HR for Target, including: HR Program Delivery to the enterprise, HR Compliance, Crisis Management, HR Operational Excellence, and HR Shared Services in the US and India. Focused on enhancing and supporting the experience for over 320,000 employees through delivering seamless HR programs and services while providing centralized direct support to candidates, team members, and alumni. Manage $14M budget.
HR ComplianceCrisis ManagementHR Operational Excellence

Senior Director Human Resources, Target

Promoted

Jul 2016Jul 2019 · 3 yrs

  • Led the HR teams supporting global Digital (target.com), technology, and data sciences teams (approximately 4,000). Developed and delivered on innovative talent strategies to support the rapidly changing businesses - mobilizing broad efforts across learning, acquisition, and compensation. Operated as key partner to CIO/CDO to transform the global technology teams.
Talent StrategiesLearningAcquisitionTalent ManagementLearning and Development

Director Human Resources, Target

Apr 2016Jul 2016 · 3 mos

Senior Group Manager Human Resources, Target

Promoted

May 2015Apr 2016 · 11 mos

  • Led the HR generalist team supporting both HR and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Target. Shaped strategic talent priorities in partnership with CHRO and EVP of CSR, and led the team to deliver all major talent efforts for both business units.

Group Manager Human Resources, Target

May 2014Apr 2015 · 11 mos

  • Led the HR generalist team that supports the HR Pyramid for Target (US). This team plays an important role in taking care of our own pyramid, ensuring the HR team is set up to support all of Target and the organizational direction.

Group Manager Human Resources, Target India

Feb 2013Apr 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • In this role I led the HR generalist and HR proces team functions for Target India. My team drove crirtical talent routines with the business, ensured our organiztion was operationally effective, and acted as strategic business partners playing a critical role in business decisions. This role required an immense amount of global partnership and collaboration as we navigated location specific or enterprise wide strategy.

Senior Manager Human Resources, Target India

Apr 2012Feb 2013 · 10 mos

  • In India I led the team of generalists that supported Merchandising, Law, and HR as well as the HR Process Team. Together we developed strong talent routines for the clients we support, facilitated key organizational changes, and served as holistic business parterns when working with clients and partners.

Human Resources Manager, HQHR, Property Development

Oct 2011Apr 2012 · 6 mos

  • Supported Property Development as an HR generalist by providing performance management, coaching, org design guidance, implementation of talent routines, and leader development for 300+.

Senior Human Resources Business Partner, HQHR, Property Development

Oct 2010Oct 2011 · 1 yr

  • Supported Property Development as an HR generalist by providing performance management, coaching, org design guidance, implementation of talent routines, and leader development for 300+ dynamic organization.

Senior Process Business Partner

Promoted

Apr 2009Oct 2010 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Helped create efficiencies, delivered key projects for the organization, and focused on continuous improvement to best practices and methods for our Store and Distribution Center teams.

Associate Process Business Partner

Sep 2008Apr 2009 · 7 mos

  • Helped create efficiencies, delivered key projects for the organization, and focused on continuous improvement to best practices and methods for our Store and Distribution Center teams.

Sr. Process Specialist, Distribution HR

Oct 2007Sep 2008 · 11 mos

Education

UMN Carlson School of Management

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — Strategic Leadership

Jan 2014Jan 2017

Claremont School of Theology

MA — Religion/Religious Studies

Jan 2002Jan 2004

Hiram College

BA

Jan 1998Jan 2002

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