Scott Sherman
About Scott Sherman
Scott Sherman serves as the Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition, Digital HR & People Operations at QAD, where he has built a comprehensive talent acquisition team and implemented key HR systems. He holds a BA in Communications from the University of Washington and an MBA from the University of Colorado Denver, and he actively contributes to diversity and inclusion initiatives within the company.
Work at QAD
Scott Sherman serves as the Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition, Digital HR & People Operations at QAD since 2019. In this role, he has transitioned the company from an outsourced and agency-driven talent acquisition solution to a centralized team. He built the Global Talent Acquisition team from the ground up, hiring and onboarding recruiters across all key regions worldwide. Sherman oversees a digital HR team responsible for Workday Administration and key HCM-driven projects. He also manages the Global People Operations team, which handles people and manager requests globally.
Education and Expertise
Scott Sherman holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Washington, where he studied from 1994 to 1996. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado Denver, completing his studies from 2001 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in talent acquisition and people operations, enhancing his ability to lead teams effectively.
Background
Before joining QAD, Scott Sherman accumulated extensive experience in talent acquisition. He worked at Sodexo as Senior Director of Talent Acquisition from 2007 to 2019, where he focused on national recruitment strategies in the USA. Prior to that, he was a Technical Lead Recruiter at Volt Computer Services from 1998 to 2000 and served as Branch Manager at Volt Services Group from 2003 to 2007. This diverse background has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of recruitment and HR operations.
Achievements
In 2022, Scott Sherman received the QAD Excellence Award, recognizing his contributions to the organization. He serves as the Talent Lead on the QAD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, demonstrating his commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. Additionally, he implemented Workday Requisition Management and the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Smart Recruiters at QAD, formalizing the requisition approval, recruiting, and hiring processes globally.