Maria Tiu Rodell, JD, Sphr
About Maria Tiu Rodell, JD, Sphr
Maria Tiu Rodell, JD, SPHR, serves as the System Vice President of Employee and Labor Relations at CommonSpirit Health. With extensive experience in human resources across various organizations, she has contributed to improving employee relations and accountability in large workforces.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Maria Tiu Rodell serves as the System Vice President of Employee and Labor Relations at CommonSpirit Health. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization for six years. In her role, she collaborates with C-Suite and Legal teams to proactively address high-risk employee and leadership matters. Her responsibilities include overseeing employee relations strategies and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations across various locations, including Cincinnati, Chicago, Mississauga, and Hong Kong.
Current Role at Chewy
Since 2021, Maria Tiu Rodell has been the Head of Employee Relations COE at Chewy, based in the Cincinnati Area, KY. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing employee relations strategies that align with the company's goals. Her leadership is aimed at fostering a positive workplace culture and addressing employee concerns effectively.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current roles, Maria Tiu Rodell held several significant positions in human resources. She was the HR Director for Employee and Organizational Performance at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center from 2007 to 2014. Following that, she served as the Senior Director of Human Resources at UC Health from 2016 to 2018. During her tenure at Cedar Electronics as HR Director for Merger from 2015 to 2016, she managed HR operations across multiple international locations.
Education and Expertise
Maria Tiu Rodell earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where she studied American/U.S. Law, Legal Studies, and Jurisprudence from 1993 to 1995. Her legal education complements her extensive experience in employee and labor relations, equipping her with the knowledge to navigate complex HR issues and legal compliance.
Achievements in Employee Relations
Throughout her career, Maria Tiu Rodell has made significant contributions to employee relations. She built a predictive analytics-ready database to enhance employee relations management and developed internal employee investigation protocols to improve HR competencies in workplace investigations. Additionally, she led a team that resolved over 300 employee claims in a Fortune 500 company within a span of 10 months, demonstrating her effectiveness in managing employee relations challenges.