Desireé Champion
About Desireé Champion
Desireé Champion serves as the Senior Director of People & Culture at Envision Healthcare, where she has worked since 2013. She has a background in psychology and extensive experience in employee engagement, training, and human resources management.
Work at Envision Healthcare
Desireé Champion has served as the Senior Director of People & Culture at Envision Healthcare since 2013. In this role, she has led various initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and organizational culture. Her responsibilities include developing training sessions on critical topics such as onboarding, performance management, and employment law. Champion has also implemented a monthly Lunch and Learn program to foster employee development and engagement. She collaborates with executive leadership to align human resources strategies with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Human Capital Resources
Prior to her current role, Desireé Champion worked as an Executive Recruiter at Human Capital Resources from 2006 to 2012. During her six years in this position, she honed her skills in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies, contributing to the growth and success of the organization. This experience laid the foundation for her career in human resources and people management.
Education and Expertise
Desireé Champion holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of South Florida. She also completed an Associate of Arts in Psychology at St. Petersburg College. Additionally, she earned a certification in Building and Leading Effective Teams from Columbia Business School. Champion has furthered her professional development by obtaining the Professional in Human Resources Certification from the HR Certification Institute.
Achievements in Employee Engagement
Desireé Champion has made significant contributions to employee engagement at Envision Healthcare. She has led efforts to facilitate employee events for up to 250 attendees and created a recognition program aligned with the company’s core values. Champion developed an exit interview process for clinical staff that became a model for a company-wide exit survey. Her initiatives aim to enhance the overall employee experience and foster a positive workplace culture.
Contributions to Organizational Policies
In her role, Desireé Champion has been instrumental in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures for onboarding and offboarding employees. She has also contributed to the creation of a business continuity plan for the local office in case of natural disasters. Additionally, she has conducted internal investigations on various issues, including harassment and discrimination, and has acted on behalf of the company in legal matters, collaborating with legal teams for settlements and mediations.