Sandy Scholes
About Sandy Scholes
Sandy Scholes serves as the Chief People Officer at Jane.app in Toronto, Ontario, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in human resources, she has a proven track record in talent acquisition and organizational culture transformation.
Work at jane.app
Sandy Scholes has served as Chief People Officer at Jane.app since 2022. In this role, she focuses on attracting and hiring top talent, particularly in competitive markets. Her leadership emphasizes the importance of aligning people strategies with business objectives, ensuring that human resources are recognized as a strategic partner within the organization. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she has contributed to the company's growth and development through effective HR programs.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Jane.app, Sandy Scholes held several significant positions in human resources. She worked at GlaxoSmithKline as V.P. Human Resources from 2008 to 2010 and later as Director of Human Resources for a brief period in 2008. She served as Chief People Officer at Flipp from 2019 to 2022 and was EVP Global Human Resources at Entertainment One from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she was Senior Vice President of People at Softchoice from 2013 to 2015. Her diverse experience spans both public and private sectors.
Education and Expertise
Sandy Scholes studied at Ryerson University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). She also attended Glenforest Secondary School. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in human resources, particularly in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational culture transformation.
Achievements in Human Resources
Sandy Scholes has a proven track record in human resources, particularly in attracting and retaining talent. She has successfully implemented key HR programs that focus on career development, employee engagement, and compensation strategies. Her efforts have contributed to safeguarding staff retention and transforming company cultures, ensuring executive-level buy-in for people-first initiatives.
Strategic HR Leadership
Sandy Scholes positions people strategies in alignment with business strategies, establishing human resources as a valued strategic business partner. Her approach includes managing and implementing HR programs that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction. She has demonstrated success in creating environments that prioritize employee development and engagement.