Yvonne Freeman
About Yvonne Freeman
Yvonne Freeman serves as the Senior Vice President of Total Rewards, People Systems, and Operations at Builders FirstSource, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in human resources and compensation strategies, she has held various leadership roles at notable companies including The Michaels Companies, Sabre Corporation, and Raytheon.
Current Role at Builders FirstSource
Yvonne Freeman serves as the Senior Vice President of Total Rewards, People Systems, and Operations at Builders FirstSource. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's human resources strategies in Dallas, Texas. In this role, she focuses on integrating employee insights and data analysis to develop innovative compensation strategies.
Previous Experience at The Michaels Companies, Inc.
Freeman worked at The Michaels Companies, Inc. for a total of 18 years in various roles. She began as a Human Resources Generalist from 1991 to 1993, then served as Manager of Compensation from 2000 to 2004. She progressed to Senior Director of Compensation and HRIS from 2004 to 2007, and ultimately held the position of Vice President of Human Resources from 2007 to 2018, all within the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Experience at Sabre Corporation
From 2018 to 2022, Yvonne Freeman was the Vice President of Global Total Rewards, People Systems, and Operations at Sabre Corporation. During her tenure, she focused on aligning total rewards strategies with the company's business objectives in Southlake, Texas.
Educational Background
Yvonne Freeman studied at The University of Dallas, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics. She also participated in the Rome Study Abroad Program, which provided her with international educational experiences.
Expertise in Human Resources and Operations
Freeman has extensive expertise in HRIS/HCM systems, including Workday, Oracle, ADP, and Dayforce. She is recognized for her ability to transform HR teams into customer-centric operations and has experience in M&A planning, divestitures, and IPO support. Additionally, she has served as a guest lecturer and speaker on HR best practices and culture transformation.