Michelle M Sickles
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Summary
Creative, empathetic, modern-thinking people operations leader bringing 15 years of experience in employee engagement, talent acquisition, employer branding, rebooting and building HR departments from the ground up. I also have extensive experience in process implementation, and improvement. Skilled in advocating for the employee experience to align with business objectives. Inclusive and empathetic professional driven to build and retain highly effective teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Switch
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
11.2025 - Current
- Switch is building a world where every healthcare facility is fully staffed with skilled and caring professionals. Founded by experienced healthcare professionals, Switch is more than just another app. We help facilities better manage their workforce, with custom solutions and a concierge approach. We give nurses control over their schedules-and a community who always has their back.
Human Resources Consultant
Michelle M Sickles Consulting
04.2024 - Current
- We provide human capital guidance and advice to a variety of companies.
- We develop human resource models, perform project management, advise businesses on policies and procedures, and resolve issues you may have with your workforce.
- We also assist with recruiting and training new employees.
School Staffing Recruiter
National Recruiting Consultants
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
07.2023 - 10.2025
- National Recruiting Consultants is a women and minority owned staffing company that specializes in partnering school districts and professionals within the Special Education department.
Senior Director of Human Resources
The Burrell Group
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
01.2022 - 12.2023
- The Burrell Group (the "Company") was formed in 2007 by Founder and Executive Chairman, Daniel C. Burrell. It serves as the holding company for a consortium of individual business interests in the following sectors: aviation, medical education and health care technology, financial services, security and life safety systems, commercial and residential real estate, food services, hospitality, and natural resources.
Director of Human Resources
Stellar
Dallas, Texas
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Stellar is building a culture-first, talent-driven organization that is disrupting the $Trillion+ Single Family Rental industry. Stellar has quickly become one of the industry's leading players serving the largest companies in the sector as they grow their asset portfolios across a nation-wide footprint. As a well-funded, VC-backed start-up that was recently named to the Inc 5000 list of America's fastest growing companies, we are building the premier online marketplace for Rental Maintenance & Repair!
Director of Talent Acquisition
The Delta Companies
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
08.2014 - 02.2020
- The Delta Companies create access for hospitals looking for surgeons, rural communities searching for a family practitioner, our families hoping to create a comfortable home, patients looking for a proper diagnosis and everything in between.
Site Recruiter / Human Resources
Ally Financial Inc.
Lewisville, TX
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Ally Financial Inc. was founded in 1919 as the General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC), a provider of financing to automotive customers. Since then, the business has expanded to include insurance, direct banking and commercial finance.
Corporate Recruiter
Amino Transport Inc
Hurst, TX
11.2012 - 07.2013
- Amino Transport Inc is a privately owned freight brokerage company. As a recruiter, my main focus is to bring in account managers to the brokerage. We have offices in four states and are always looking for good people!
Corporate Recruiter / Training Team Administrator
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
01.2008 - 09.2012
- Recruited for field positions in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa.
- Southern Glazer's, Inc successfully operates 44 branch offices in 14 states. In each market, there is a commitment to being the preferred provider of beverage alcohol products.
Training & Recruiting Coordinator
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Dallas, TX
12.2010 - 08.2011
National Accounts Coordinator
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Dallas, TX
12.2008 - 12.2010
Education
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
University of North Texas
Skills
- Operations Management
- Accounting
- Contract Management
Certification
- ICIMS Innovator Award, 2020-01-01
- Certified Professional, 2020-01-01
- Certified Spirit Specialist, 2020-01-01
Personal Information
Title: Talent Acquisition & Human Resources
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Switch
11.2025 - Current
Human Resources Consultant
Michelle M Sickles Consulting
04.2024 - Current
School Staffing Recruiter
National Recruiting Consultants
07.2023 - 10.2025
Senior Director of Human Resources
The Burrell Group
01.2022 - 12.2023
Director of Human Resources
Stellar
01.2021 - 12.2021
Director of Talent Acquisition
The Delta Companies
08.2014 - 02.2020
Site Recruiter / Human Resources
Ally Financial Inc.
07.2013 - 08.2014
Corporate Recruiter
Amino Transport Inc
11.2012 - 07.2013
Training & Recruiting Coordinator
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
12.2010 - 08.2011
National Accounts Coordinator
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
12.2008 - 12.2010
Corporate Recruiter / Training Team Administrator
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
01.2008 - 09.2012
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
University of North Texas