Holly Berry, MBA, Sphr, Shrm Scp
About Holly Berry, MBA, Sphr, Shrm Scp
Holly Berry is a seasoned Human Resources Executive, currently serving as the Head of People and Culture at SOLVD Health and as Chief Human Resources Officer at United Community Bank. With extensive experience in human capital strategies, diversity and inclusion, and performance management, she has held various leadership roles in notable organizations throughout her career.
Work at Solvd Health
Holly Berry serves as the Head of People and Culture at Solvd Health, formerly known as Prescient Medicine, since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing human capital strategies that enhance organizational performance. Her work emphasizes diversity and inclusion within talent acquisition and management, ensuring that these principles are integrated into the company's culture. Berry's leadership contributes to the overall effectiveness of the organization and supports its mission in the healthcare sector.
Current Role at United Community Bank
Since 2022, Holly Berry has held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at United Community Bank in Greenville, South Carolina. In this capacity, she oversees the bank's human resources functions, focusing on strategic human capital management. Her expertise in building performance-based organizations is instrumental in driving the bank's HR initiatives and fostering a supportive workplace environment.
Education and Expertise
Holly Berry holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University. She furthered her education with a Master of Business Administration from Webster University, specializing in Human Resources Management. Additionally, she completed a Certificate in Compensation and Reward Management at Michigan State University and a Certificate in U.S. Health Policy at Harvard University. Her academic background supports her expertise in human capital strategies, performance coaching, and organization effectiveness.
Professional Background
Holly Berry has a diverse professional background in human resources. She worked at BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC as a Manager of Human Resources from 1999 to 2007. Following this, she served as Vice President of Human Resources & Global Benefits at Bank of America from 2007 to 2012. Berry then took on the role of Director of Total Rewards, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion at Belk from 2012 to 2016. Most recently, she was the Human Capital Executive at Total Beverage Solution from 2017 to 2020 before joining Solvd Health.
Achievements in Human Resources
Holly Berry has made significant contributions to the field of human resources throughout her career. She specializes in developing strategies that enhance organizational performance and focuses on diversity and inclusion as essential components of talent management. Berry possesses skills in managing immigration and work authorizations, which are critical in employee relations. Her strong background in performance coaching and succession planning further supports her role in fostering effective organizational practices.