Cheryl is a results-oriented Human Resources and People Operations professional with over 20 years of experience in team leadership, HR, recruiting, performance management, software and vendor selections, and project management. She is a SHRM-CP and PXT Select Certified Expert Practitioner who leverages data and insights to optimize talent acquisition and development. She is passionate about creating a people-first culture that fosters employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. As an Independent Contractor, Cheryl has been engaged as a Fractional HR Leader undertaking diverse roles as an HR subject matter expert, specializing in assisting small businesses by building, refining and implementing best practices for talent acquisition.As the Director of Human Resources at EAG, a trusted independent business and technology solutions source for the energy industry, Cheryl led the HR team and supported the growth of the organization from a small business to a medium-sized corporation with over 200 full-time employees. She was instrumental in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, managing payroll and benefits, overseeing the training program, fostering employee engagement, managing the talent acquisition process, coaching employees at all levels and driving the performance process. She also collaborated with the executive team to redefine work locations and offer flexible work options for employees in a hybrid and remote work environment. Before joining EAG, Cheryl was a Manager at Accenture, where she applied her technology, process, and communication skills to assist clients across the oil and gas industry in achieving their business goals.