Lina Zhong
About Lina Zhong
Lina Zhong is a Human Resources Manager at Putnam Associates, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in World History and experience in HR roles, she oversees new hire training and leads a team of HR professionals.
Work at Putnam Associates
Lina Zhong has served as the Human Resources Manager at Putnam Associates since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for onboarding over 125 new hires and interns annually. She designs and leads new hire training programs to ensure a smooth transition for new employees. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Executive Assistant at the same firm from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure, she played a significant role in the transition and implementation of a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) following the firm's acquisition and merger.
Education and Expertise
Lina Zhong holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in World History from King's College London, University of London. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in human resources, where she has developed and executed HR strategies that enhance organizational capabilities and processes.
Background in Human Resources
Before joining Putnam Associates, Lina Zhong worked as a Human Resources Coordinator at CRISPR Therapeutics from 2015 to 2017. In this role, she contributed to various HR functions and gained valuable experience in the field. Her career in human resources has been marked by significant contributions, including supervising, training, and mentoring a team of five HR Associates and Recruiting Coordinators.
Achievements in HR Management
Lina Zhong has implemented a major overhaul and redesign of the staffing process at Putnam Associates, which resulted in a 12% improvement in employee retention. Her strategic initiatives in human resources have focused on enhancing organizational behaviors and processes, demonstrating her commitment to fostering a productive work environment.