Michelle S.
About Michelle S.
Michelle S. serves as the Vice President of HR Services at Kinaxis, where she leads a global HR organization and focuses on enhancing HR models for scalability and employee experience. She has extensive experience in various HR roles at IBM and PointClickCare, contributing to the advancement of HR practices through her work and as a founding member of Hacking HR's Experts Council.
Work at Kinaxis
Michelle S. serves as the Vice President of HR Services at Kinaxis, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees teams focused on HR Technology, HR Services, Regional HR Advisory, Employee Relations, Immigration and Mobility, and HR Data & Analytics. Michelle leads a global HR Services organization, concentrating on enhancing the HR model to ensure scalability and a positive employee experience. She is responsible for implementing industry best practices in HR policies, people analytics, systems architecture, and data management strategies.
Previous Experience at IBM
Prior to her current role, Michelle S. had an extensive career at IBM, where she held various positions over nearly two decades. She served as the HR Chief of Staff & Executive HR Partner from 2019 to 2021 and was the North America HR Shared Services Leader from 2009 to 2014. Other roles included Global HR Strategy and Special Project Leader, Global Head of HR@IBM, and Manager of Global Logistics Operations. Her diverse experience at IBM contributed to her expertise in HR and operational management.
Leadership Role at PointClickCare
Michelle S. worked at PointClickCare as the Vice President of HR Transformation and People Experience from 2021 to 2022. In this role, she focused on transforming HR practices and enhancing the employee experience within the organization. This position followed her extensive tenure at IBM and further solidified her leadership capabilities in HR services.
Education and Expertise
Michelle S. earned her Bachelor's Degree from Brock University, where she studied French from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background, combined with her extensive experience in HR roles, has equipped her with the skills necessary to lead HR initiatives effectively. She is also a founding member of Hacking HR's Experts Council, contributing to the advancement of HR practices.