Sonya Williams
About Sonya Williams
Sonya Williams serves as the Director, People Business Partner at Ladder, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in human resources spanning over a decade, she has held various roles at notable companies including Citi, Flexport, Air France, and Delta Air Lines.
Current Role at Ladder
Sonya Williams serves as the Director, People Business Partner at Ladder since 2022. In this role, she focuses on aligning human resources strategies with the company's goals. She leads initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. Her responsibilities include developing people policies and frameworks that support the overall mission of the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Ladder, Sonya Williams held various positions in human resources across multiple organizations. She worked at Xylem as Sr. Manager, Global HR Business Partner from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she was a Senior People Business Partner at Flexport from 2019 to 2020 and a People Business Partner there from 2018 to 2019. Her experience also includes roles at Delta Air Lines and Air France, where she contributed to human resources strategies within the SkyTeam Alliance.
Education and Expertise
Sonya Williams earned a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Hofstra University, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Business from Hartwick College, obtained between 2004 and 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in analyzing metrics for data-driven decision-making and providing consultancy to leadership on people-related programs.
Skills and Specializations
Sonya Williams demonstrates a range of skills in human resources management. She is adept at leading cross-functional teams to develop and implement people policies and processes. Her ability to collaborate with senior leadership helps define and achieve organizational goals. Additionally, she maintains an updated knowledge of trends and best practices in the field, ensuring compliance with regulatory changes.
Career Progression
Sonya Williams began her career in human resources at Citi, where she worked as a Specialist and later as a Junior Generalist from 2011 to 2013. She transitioned to roles at Air France and Delta Air Lines, gaining valuable experience in business partnership within human resources. Her career continued to evolve at Flexport and Xylem, where she took on more senior roles before her current position at Ladder.