Steven Ward

About Steven Ward

B.S, Business Administration (Information Systems)SPHR Certification – Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)SHRM-SCP Certification – Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)Over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources and Information Technology.Inspirational and strategic leader with expertise in management and technology. Accomplished communicator, facilitator, and team builder with a talent for engaging and supporting diverse populations. Recognized for driving operational excellence, fostering collaboration, and delivering measurable, results-driven outcomes. Proven ability to align people, process, and performance to achieve organizational goals.Relevant Competencies: Change Management eHR/HRIS Organizational Leadership and Development Project Management Recruiting Strategy Classification and Compensation Strategic Planning Change Management Process Improvement Team Building and Executive Coaching EE/Labor Relations and Counseling Communication M&A Due Diligence Project Management Performance Management.

Experience

1. Executive Director of HR Compliance and Systems

   Innovative Education Management

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Lead HR compliance, employment governance, and enterprise HR systems for Innovative Education Management and its network of California public charter schools serving approximately students statewide. Ensure organizational alignment with federal and state employment law, California Department of Education standards, and public retirement system requirements (CalSTRS and CalPERS).Direct initiatives that strengthen HR governance, modernize employment documentation and systems infrastructure, and support operational clarity across schools while advancing a culture of accountability, transparency, and high performance.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Certification, Human Resources Management

  2005

• Northcentral University

  (MBA) Masters of Business Administration, HR Management

  2007

• California State University-Sacramento

  B.S., Business Administration (Information Systems)

Skills

• Change Management
• Human Resources
• Talent Management
• Project Management
• Coaching
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Benefits
• Organizational Development
• Team Building
• Personnel Management
• Sap R/3
• Payroll
• Process Improvement
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Leadership
• Hris
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Leadership Development
• Recruiting
• Staff Development