Shawna Samford
HR Leader / People & Culture Strategist / Leadership Partner / HR Tech Evangelist / Trainer / Recruiter/ Event Planner
- Role
- Director of Human Resources at Martin Retail Group
- Location
- Birmingham, AL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shawna Samford
Hands-on Human Resources leader with 20+ years of HR experience in all strategic and functional aspects of Human Resources. Highlights-Innovative and transformational leader with a strong passion for driving change, leveraging technology, and driving high-performing, engaged cultures-Energetic, driven and results-oriented professional capable of handling multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment-Extensive experience delivering bottom-line driven initiatives focused on improving the lives of employees and the success of the company-Strategic business partner capable of communicating and consulting at all levels of the organization-Savvy recruiter with excellent sourcing, networking, and branding skills and a strong track record of attracting and retaining top talent across all different industries and professions-Competitive athlete turned HR strategist with a passion for building new or upgrading existing HR functions within small and medium businesses, primarily in technology and finance organizations.
Experience
Director of Human Resources
Mar 2022 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US
In partnership with Leo Burnett as a Publicis Group agency, we are one of the nation’s largest automotive retail advertising and media spot buying agencies with eight regional offices and 350+ employees. We work hard, innovate, and deliver the best solutions to drive business for our clients while offering employees work-life balance and a family-friendly, enjoyable environment. As head of human resources, responsible for all things people, including culture, recruiting, benefits, wellness, DEI, HR technology, analytics/reporting, compliance, communication, engagement, team building, onboarding, performance management, training, professional development, coaching, employee relations, and more.
Education
Columbia University
MA, Social-Organizational Psychology
Emory University
BA, Psychology with a concentration in Business
1997 — 2001
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