Cheryl Bazzell
About Cheryl Bazzell
Cheryl Bazzell serves as the Vice President of Global Human Resources at MD Helicopters, where she has implemented talent management strategies and improved recruiting effectiveness since 2014. With over 30 years of experience in the aerospace industry, she has held various senior roles at Rockwell Collins and holds advanced degrees in Human Resources Management and Family Life Science.
Work at MD Helicopters
Cheryl Bazzell has served as the Vice President of Global Human Resources at MD Helicopters since 2014. In this role, she is responsible for setting human capital strategies that align with the company's goals. Her leadership includes overseeing various functions such as Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Compliance, and Employee Engagement. Bazzell has developed a talent management strategy aimed at attracting and retaining key talent and high potentials. Additionally, she has improved recruiting effectiveness to meet current and future business requirements.
Previous Experience at Rockwell Collins
Before joining MD Helicopters, Cheryl Bazzell held multiple senior roles at Rockwell Collins. She worked there from 1997 to 2013, where she served as Senior Director of Resource Acquisition, EEO, Diversity & Lean, and later as Vice President in various capacities including HR Business Partner, Global Benefits, and HR Operations & Lean. Her tenure at Rockwell Collins spanned over 16 years, during which she developed operational efficiencies and simplified health and welfare plan designs.
Education and Expertise
Cheryl Bazzell holds a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Chapman University. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Life Science from Montana State University. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in human resources and talent management, particularly within the aerospace industry, where she has over 30 years of experience.
Achievements in Human Resources
Throughout her career, Cheryl Bazzell has made significant contributions to human resources practices. At MD Helicopters, she developed a comprehensive talent management strategy and improved recruiting processes. Her previous roles at Rockwell Collins included responsibilities for total remuneration, compensation, and benefits, where she implemented strategies that enhanced employee engagement and operational efficiency. Bazzell's work has consistently focused on aligning human resources practices with organizational objectives.