Candace Anderson
Mason,OH
Summary
Strategic and forward-thinking Chief Human Resources Officer with deep expertise leading HR transformation in fast-paced, evolving environments. Proven success driving workforce performance, culture renovation, and leadership readiness. Track record of scaling HR policies and operations, leading M&A integrations, building talent marketplaces, and advancing internal mobility and succession strategies. Known for connecting people to purpose through clear strategy, inclusive leadership, and measurable outcomes. Brings a uniquely creative approach to talent strategy and organizational evolution.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
The E.W. Scripps Company
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Lead enterprise HR strategy and operations for a national media company with ~5,000 employees across diverse business units.
- Led a cultural transformation to establish a high-performing culture grounded in clarity, performance, and caring yet candid leadership.
- Harmonized HR processes to align with enterprise purpose and culture, influencing business leaders to shape practices that reinforce desired behavior.
- Built internal talent marketplace to support skills-based workforce planning, succession, and mobility. Increased internal mobility from 23% to 28% over 2 years; expanded visibility into enterprise talent and readiness.
- Led CEO succession strategy; improved leadership pipeline and board confidence in successor readiness. Currently progressing toward a 33% 'ready now' C-suite succession bench strength.
- Partnered in acquisition-related HR integrations and continuous improvement across enterprise processes.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team members on long-term strategic planning that ensured sustainable success for the company.
- Developed measurement tools, dashboards, and reports to track metrics on adoption and effectiveness of initiatives and workforce health.
VP, People & Culture
The E.W. Scripps Company
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Led enterprise-wide efforts across organizational effectiveness, total rewards, talent development, and culture strategy.
- Developed enterprise-wide employment brand and EVP; leveraged across all business units for talent attraction.
- Designed and launched Scripps’ belonging strategy in alignment with business goals and company mission. Identified as leading practice within the broadcast industry.
- Led enterprise-wide efforts across organizational effectiveness, total rewards, talent development, and culture strategy.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
Previous HR Leadership Roles
The E.W. Scripps Company
01.2007 - 01.2021
- Held roles of increasing responsibility including VP, HR Business Partner (Local Media, TV & Digital), and Director, HR. Oversaw large-scale HR initiatives across union and non-union environments.
- Drove workforce strategy, talent management, and leadership development across multiple acquisitions and business cycles.
- Held roles of increasing responsibility including VP, HR Business Partner (Local Media, TV & Digital), and Director, HR. Oversaw large-scale HR initiatives across union and non-union environments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts, Journalism
University of Arizona
Tucson, ArizonaExecutive Education - Creating Competitive Advantage
Cornell University
Ithaca, NYExecutive Broadcast Leadership Training Program -
National Association of Broadcasters
Washington, DCSkills
- Strategic succession planning
- Culture & Engagement Strategy
- HR model optimization
- Internal Mobility & Talent Marketplace
- Total Rewards & Executive Compensation
- Strategic workforce planning
- Talent Development & Learning
- Workforce Planning & KPI Design
- M&A human resources integration
- Strategic leadership
Leadership Affiliations
- Inclusion Council – National Association of Broadcasters
- Women Excel Lead – Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
- YWCA Rising Stars and Non-Profit Board Program
Timeline
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
The E.W. Scripps Company
01.2023 - Current
VP, People & Culture
The E.W. Scripps Company
01.2021 - 01.2023
Previous HR Leadership Roles
The E.W. Scripps Company
01.2007 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts, Journalism
University of Arizona
Executive Education - Creating Competitive Advantage
Cornell University
Executive Broadcast Leadership Training Program -
National Association of Broadcasters
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