Carla Flinn
About Carla Flinn
Carla Flinn is the Vice President of Absence Best Practices at ReedGroup and also serves as Vice President at Alight Solutions. She has extensive experience in HR and absence management, having previously worked at Walmart and CDF Consulting Services.
Current Roles at ReedGroup and Alight Solutions
Carla Flinn holds executive roles at two notable organizations. At ReedGroup, a Guardian® Company, she serves as the Vice President, Absence Best Practices, based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Concurrently, she holds the position of Vice President at Alight Solutions in the United States. Her dual roles focus on developing best practices and leading teams to create competitive absence programs.
Previous Experience at Walmart and CDF Consulting Services
Carla Flinn has an extensive background in benefits and HR management. She served as Sr. Director of Benefits - Integrated Absence Management at Walmart from 2012 to 2019, where she focused on integrated absence solutions. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Consultant at CDF Consulting Services from 2019 to 2020 for seven months. During her time at Walmart, she held various other roles including HR Shared Services, Labor Relations, EEO Compliance, HR Systems, Diversity, HR Generalist, and Store Manager.
Education in Law and Business Administration
Carla Flinn has a strong academic background in both law and business. She earned her Doctor of Law degree (JD) from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law. Prior to that, she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Central Arkansas.
Professional Certifications and Honors
Carla Flinn has been recognized for her achievements and holds several professional certifications. She received a Professional in Human Resource Certification in 2002 and a Certified Forensic Interviewer Certification in 2008. Additionally, she is a recipient of the distinguished Sam M. Walton Award of Excellence.
Board and Committee Memberships
Carla Flinn has been actively involved in various professional boards and committees. She served on the Board of Directors for the Integrated Business Institute and was a member of the National Business Group on Health’s Health, Productivity, and Human Capital Committee. Moreover, she participated on Lincoln Financial Group’s Client Advisory Board.