Allyson Walters

Chief People Officer

Docker Inc

Oct 2025 - Current (11 months)

As Chief People Officer, I lead the full People function with a focus on building a high-performing, values-driven organization where teams can do the best work of their careers. I am responsible for shaping our people strategy end-to-end — from talent acquisition to employee experience, culture, and operational excellence — ensuring we attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Set the vision and long-term strategy for the People organization, aligning talent initiatives with company goals and organizational growth. Advise executives and the board on workforce planning, organizational design, and cultural priorities. People Partner Leadership: Lead a high-impact People Partner team that e

VP, Business Operations

Oracle

Mar 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Partnered directly with the EVP for Oracle Health Applications & Infrastructure to lead the business operations function for 8,000 person global organization. This included budget management, workforce planning, driving business efficiencies, and embedding employee engagement activities across the organization and program management.

VP, HR Oracle Health Applications & Infrastructure

Oracle

Jun 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Leading the global HR team for Oracle Health Applications & Infrastructure, a newly formed division encompassing Cerner Engineering/Product Development and Oracle’s Health-focused business units Engineering, Product Development and Support & Operations functions. Working to build new HR practices through the acquisition integration of Cerner. Developing the HR rhythm of the business and implementing robust HR practices including formal promotions process, talent reviews, compensation strategies, performance and development check-ins and data driven HR support model. Team includes HRBPs, programs team, and close partnerships with talent acquisition, organization & talent development, compensation, D&I and technology teams to deliver robust e

Sr HR Director Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Oracle

Oct 2019 - Sep 2022 (3 years)

Led the HRBP team supporting all business lines within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) through rapid growth and organizational change. Supported major organizational realignment work across multiple businesses, engaging directly with senior leadership team. Worked closely with the VP of HR on hiring, coaching and developing a team of strong HR Leaders, HR Business Partners and HR Consultants.

HR Director

Stryker

Nov 2017 - Sep 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Provided HR support to the VP/GM and senior leadership team of $1B Emergency Care business through the integration, post purchase of Physio-Control in 2016. Responsible for setting HR direction focusing on integration, change management and engagement of the organization and the HR team. Lead restructuring activities and leadership changes for sales, marketing, R&D, quality, regulatory, clinical and service organizations including planning, communications, and post reorg check-ins. • Lead HRBP, Learning & Development and non-exempt recruiting teams focused on integrating Stryker talent processes, driving organizational culture change, and ensuring a strong talent focus • Utilized Gallup’s annual Q12 engagement survey process to drive action

Global HR Leader, Video, Studios, Music, IMDb, Restaurants and Tickets

Amazon

May 2015 - Nov 2017 (2 years 7 months)

Lead the HR functions for the Amazon Video/Studios, Music, IMDb, Restaurants and Tickets. Managed a team of ten HR leaders globally disbursed in Seattle, London, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Responsible for setting the HR strategy and actions with the team, directly coaching the senior leaders of the organizations, as well as engaging on HR projects across the larger Amazon organization. Worked both as an HR leader and an HRBP who rolled up my sleeves to directly support the VPs and employees of Video/Studios, IMDb and Business Development, effectively executing on both day to day needs and scaling the HR processes for the organizations. • Successfully drove changes to new Annual Review process moving to strengths based focus • Implemente

Global HR Leader, WW Advertising

Amazon

Jul 2014 - Apr 2015 (10 months)

Responsible for supporting the global advertising organization, including technology, sales, ad operations, quality, design and product teams. Managed team of three HRBPs in New York and Seattle. Also provided direct HRBP support to VPs of the Corporate Development and Business Development organizations.

Sr HR Manager, Amazon Video

Amazon

Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 year 6 months)

Served as the Global HRBP for the Amazon Instant Video Technical, Product and Design organization with teams based in Seattle, London and Bangalore. Built strong relationships while supporting the leadership team in the on boarding of two acquisitions in London and rapid growth in Seattle and Bangalore. Coached the VP and Directors, assisted with organizational design activities, compensation decisions, and partnered with recruiting to improve international event recruiting processes. To stem attrition, created a phased career development program for the VP and leaders to drive through the organization, executed on career day and road map activities as well as running a manager insight survey across the organization. Formed and ran the forw

HR Director

Medtronic

Aug 2009 - Jan 2013 (3 years 6 months)

HR Director for Medtronic Diabetes San Antonio location which began operations in 2009. Instrumental in transitioning over 120 employees from Northridge, CA location and hiring an additional 1,000 employees in two and a half years. Partnered with the leadership team responsible for inside sales and customer service on all aspects of running the facility including staffing, employee engagement, leadership development and performance management.

Sr. Principal HR Generalist

Medtronic

Jul 2003 - Jul 2009 (6 years 1 month)

Worked in multiple functions at Medtronic including leading the Shared Services Talent Acquisition function, as well as HR Generalist roles of increasing responsibility providing support to the CIO and multiple VP's supporting Shared Services as well as Corporate businesses, including IT, Finance, HR Operations Center, HR Systems, Workplace Solutions, Lean Sigma and Strategic Sourcing.

Regional Staffing Manager

Ing

Oct 1998 - Apr 2003 (4 years 7 months)

Directed recruiting activities for Midwest regional staffing team maintaining customer focus and service delivery during acquisition and integration activities. • Provided leadership, work direction and coaching to six recruiters and two coordinators • Played integral role in the integration of staffing functions for six organizations acquired by ING in the U.S., developing regional recruitment model, processes, policies, materials, and orientation • Lead the transition staffing function for Des Moines and St. Cloud locations to Minneapolis • Managed recruitment of over 450 hires in Des Moines in six month time period

Recruiting Manager

Interactive Business Systems Inc

Oct 1997 - Oct 1998 (1 year 1 month)

Managed recruiting efforts for new branch office of an international consulting firm. • Created budget for recruiting technical consultants utilizing networking, job fairs, newspaper ads, internet recruiting, college recruiting, referral programs, and direct sourcing. • Performed full life cycle recruiting for all levels • Responsible for consultant care including providing assistance with career development; dealing with issues at client sites; and providing continual feedback to consultants and internal staff

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