Yvette Myers
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Transformed HR into a strategic business driver across multiple industries, driving measurable gains in retention, performance, and ROI. Built and scaled compensation systems from scratch, including equity modeling, performance pay frameworks, and total rewards alignment. Partnered with CEOs and boards to navigate organizational change, culture shifts, and human capital strategy. Led cross-functional teams through HR technology implementations, M&A integrations, and multi-site HR standardization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & CULTURE
Strategic Health Partners
01.2024 - Current
- Positioned for promotion to VP of HR/CHRO as next strategic HR evolution.
- Lead HR strategy for a multi-state healthcare provider, overseeing talent, compensation, benefits, compliance, DEI, and employee relations across all locations.
- Designed and deployed a market-aligned compensation program and equitable pay structure, directly supporting retention and organizational transparency.
- Spearheaded workforce planning and leadership development initiatives to support high-growth expansion and evolving care delivery models.
- Elevated the HR function to a strategic business partner model, enabling data-informed decision-making and increasing HR’s organizational influence.
- Enhanced leave administration and compliance systems, reducing legal exposure and aligning with FMLA, ADA, and ACA requirements.
- Guided C-suite and physician leadership through change management, including digital transformation and flexible work strategies.
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE, CULTURE & FINANCE
Buckhead America Management
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Directed HR and finance strategy across a $50M regional portfolio; reported to the CEO and advised on talent, risk, and operations.
- Increased employee retention by 18% and reduced time-to-fill by 30% through strategic recruiting, onboarding, and development programs.
- Partnered with executive leadership to restructure departments and align compensation strategy with organizational goals.
- Led enterprise-wide engagement strategy, improving scores by double digits through targeted culture and communication efforts.
HR & ACCOUNTING SUPPORT MANAGER
Pike Engineering
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Oversaw HR operations for 1,500+ employees across 10+ sites, driving efficiencies in payroll, benefits, compliance, and engagement.
- Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure talent pipeline, performance, and culture metrics.
- Built scalable systems and SOPs that enabled rapid regional growth while maintaining compliance and cost control.
CONTROLLER & HR MANAGER
Aloft Atlanta Hotel (Boast Hospitality)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Played a pivotal dual-role during organizational restructuring and sale, aligning HR and financial operations during transition.
- Directed talent retention and risk mitigation strategies during sensitive leadership and ownership changes.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER / PAYROLL MANAGER
Various Organizations
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Led full-cycle payroll, benefits, and compliance across multi-state operations, supporting HR strategy through financial insight.
- Streamlined HR and accounting systems for efficiency, accuracy, and internal audit readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Chemistry
Texas Southern University
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) - undefined
Ceridian University
Leadership & Strategic Management
Fred Pryor Leadership Courses
Notary Public - undefined
State of Georgia
Human Resource Management
Kennesaw State University
01.2023
Skills
- HRIS/ERP: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, ADP Workforce Now, Intacct, M3, Paylocity, ProLiant, Ceridian Dayforce
- Analytics & Tools: Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Dashboards), Workforce Analytics, Power BI
- Specialty Areas: Total Rewards Strategy, HR Compliance, Talent Architecture, Employee Lifecycle Design
- Benefits administration
- Compensation analysis
- Talent management
- HR strategy development
- Payroll administration
- Culture improvement programs
EXECUTIVE CORE COMPETENCIES
- Executive Leadership & Board Partnership
- Enterprise HR Strategy & Organizational Design
- Total Rewards & Compensation Architecture
- Workforce Planning & Talent Optimization
- M&A Due Diligence & Post-Merger Integration
- Leadership Development & Succession Planning
- DEI Strategy & Inclusive Culture Building
- Digital Transformation & HR Tech Stack Integration
- Labor Relations, Risk & Regulatory Compliance
- Culture Change & Employee Engagement
- Fiscal Accountability & Budget Stewardship
- Multi-Site, Multi-State, Remote Workforce Leadership
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & CULTURE
Strategic Health Partners
01.2024 - Current
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE, CULTURE & FINANCE
Buckhead America Management
01.2022 - 01.2024
HR & ACCOUNTING SUPPORT MANAGER
Pike Engineering
01.2017 - 01.2022
CONTROLLER & HR MANAGER
Aloft Atlanta Hotel (Boast Hospitality)
01.2016 - 01.2017
ACCOUNTING MANAGER / PAYROLL MANAGER
Various Organizations
01.2013 - 01.2016
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) - undefined
Ceridian University
Leadership & Strategic Management
Fred Pryor Leadership Courses
Notary Public - undefined
State of Georgia
Human Resource Management
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Chemistry
Texas Southern University