Will Owens, MBA, Phr
About Will Owens, MBA, Phr
Will Owens, MBA, PHR, serves as the Regional Vice President of HR and Chief Human Resources Officer for the California Division at CommonSpirit Health, bringing over 20 years of experience in human resources and labor relations. His career includes significant roles at Dignity Health and Allstate, where he has focused on talent management, employee education, and crisis management.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Will Owens serves as the Regional Vice President of HR and Chief Human Resources Officer for the California Division at CommonSpirit Health. He has held this position since 2023, overseeing HR operations in Los Angeles County. Prior to this role, he was the Division Vice President of HR/CHRO for the Greater Sacramento Division since 2019, where he managed HR functions for five years. Owens has also been involved in various capacities within CommonSpirit Health, including a role at the Data Drive Corporate Office in Rancho Cordova.
Experience at Dignity Health
Owens has extensive experience at Dignity Health, where he has worked since 2014. He began as a Manager of Human Resources and progressed to the role of Vice President of Human Resources, which he has held since 2018. His responsibilities have included managing HR functions across the Greater Sacramento Service Area and overseeing HR operations in multiple facilities, including Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Methodist Hospital of Sacramento.
Education and Expertise
Will Owens holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, where he studied Business and Organization Behavior. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Human Resources from California State University-Sacramento. His expertise includes Labor Relations, Workforce Relations, HR Communication, Crisis Management, Talent Management, and Succession Planning.
Background in Human Resources
Owens has over 20 years of experience in human resources, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. His career includes significant positions at Allstate, where he served as a Senior Manager in Talent Acquisition and Workforce Relations. His background encompasses managing relationships with employees, physicians, and agencies, as well as a focus on employee education and training.
Professional Development and Training
Owens emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and development in the workplace. He has been involved in employee education and training initiatives, which aim to enhance workforce skills and knowledge. His commitment to professional development is evident in his focus on talent management and succession planning within his HR roles.