Sheila Wahl

Responsible for driving execution that successfully translates people strategy into operational reality, break down strategic priorities or business initiatives, and align communication, culture, processes and implementation and delivery of required results as a key strategic partner to Division Vice-Presidents and other key stakeholders for a Fortune 200 company.

Successfully partnered with Operations Leaders to drive overall retention by 25%, overall teammate engagement by over 10% year over year, and reduced time to fill for leadership positions by 45 days.

Responsibilities

•Ensure PS activities are aligned with DaVita’s culture, values, and mission, executing on PS strategy to support the needs of the business

•Partner with other corporate PS functions (e.g., Teammate Relations, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting), acting as internal consultant and strategist to deliver positive business results

•Ensure adherence to PS policies and compliance with Teammate Relations findings and action plans

•Business Operations - understands and effectively utilizes economic, financial, clinical/business practices, and industry data to accurately analyze diagnose business strengths and weaknesses, identifying key issues, and developing strategies and plans

Integral member of the HR leadership team responsible for the development and execution of many of the HR policies, processes, and programs to propel an organization to double in size and grow from a privately held organization to a publicly traded organization.

Provided oversight and supervision for the Human Resources department. This was accomplished through the following:

• Oversees, analyzes and monitors the effectiveness of recruitment activities. Recommends policy and procedures changes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provides advice and counsel to management regarding recruitment strategies.
• Develops strategies to recruit a diverse workforce and to meet the staffing needs of the business.
• Provides guidance and counsel to senior leadership team as it pertains to employee performance and management strategies.
• Provides guidance and counsel on all employee relations issues with the encouragement and implementation of proactive approaches to conflict resolution.
• Responsible for oversight and maintenance of employee relations information, including confidential files and records of disciplinary action and investigative summaries.
• Responsible for design and implementation of company wide recognition events.
• Provides training to leadership team in all areas of the Human Resources function.

• Research and explain laws and legal affairs concerning employment to managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Advised and trained managers and supervisors in best employee relations practices and strategies for managing supervisor problems and employee grievances. Developed further training as needed.
• Collaborated with leadership on matters of policy and terms of memoranda of understanding before and throughout negotiation process.