Sharell T.

About Sharell T.

I help women leaders stop performing for approval and start leading with authority.For years, I did what many high-achieving women do—I overperformed, overextended, and carried more than my share, believing excellence would eventually earn security, visibility, and belonging. What I didn’t realize was that I wasn’t leading from confidence; I was leading from conditioning.Today, I lead—and coach—from a different place.I am a Total Rewards executive, leadership coach, speaker, and founder of The Sharell Group, where I help women and organizations move from performance to positioning. My work sits at the intersection of leadership, strategy, faith, and voice—helping leaders understand how power, influence, and worth actually operate in the workplace and beyond.With over 20 years of HR and Total Rewards leadership experience across nonprofits, government, retail, and high-growth organizations, I bring both executive credibility and real-world insight to every room I enter. I’ve spoken for SHRM National, multiple SHRM chapters, WorldatWork, and HR audiences across the U.S. and internationally.But here’s what truly defines my work:I don’t teach women to become louder.I teach them to become clearer.I don’t teach hustle.I teach authority.I don’t teach performance.I teach positioning.I believe the most powerful leaders aren’t the loudest in the room—they’re the most strategic. The ones who understand timing, influence, and identity. The ones who know when to speak, when to move, and when to stand their ground. I call this being the neck, not the doormat.Through coaching, speaking, and consulting, I help women leaders:• reclaim their voice without apology• lead without shrinking• break free from perfectionism and people-pleasing• negotiate compensation, visibility, and influence with clarity• align leadership with faith, values, and purposeIf you’re a woman leader who is accomplished but exhausted…Respected but under-recognized…Capable but tired of carrying everything quietly…You don’t need to do more.You need to own who you already are. Based in Atlanta | Available for speaking, leadership training, and executive coaching

Experience

1. Director Total Rewards

   Tides

   Dec 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Driving the total rewards strategy for a mission-based nonprofit supporting employees across the U.S. I lead initiatives that balance market competitiveness, internal equity, and employee experience; enabling scalable, people-first practices that align with Tides\' values and business goals.Key Responsibilities & Impact:* Rebuilt compensation philosophy and salary bands to reflect market data, internal equity, and nonprofit best practices.* Manage annual cycles for merit, COLA, and promotions, including compression and equity reviews.* Oversee vendor relationships and plan design across medical, dental, vision, retirement, and well-being programs.* Lead annual renewals, open enrollment, and cost modeling to ensure value for both employees and the organization.Strengthen employee engagement by aligning recognition programs with core values and DEI commitments. Introduced new non-monetary recognition practices and wellness offerings for hybrid and remote staff.* Partner with HRIS to improve system workflows and reporting for compensation, benefits, and performance processes.* Implement data-driven dashboards and tools for better decision-making and planning.* Leading the development of job levels, job descriptions, and career pathing tools to support organizational growth.* Ensure roles are benchmarked appropriately with industry data and aligned with internal leveling guides.* Deliver regular reporting on pay equity, headcount costs, benefits utilization, and total rewards ROI.* Use compensation analytics to inform organizational workforce planning and DEI strategies.* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws (FLSA, ACA, 401(k), etc.) and mitigate risk through audits and controls.* Design clear and inclusive total rewards communications, including total compensation statements and educational materials.* Support change management and training for leaders around compensation conversations and benefit offerings.

Education

• Florida International University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

  2001 — 2003

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management and Accounting

  2005 — 2006