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About Clarissa O'connell (.
Clarissa O'Connell serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Sonar, bringing over 20 years of experience in global human resources. She has held leadership roles at various organizations, including ClearDATA, Microsoft, and Care.com HomePay, focusing on aligning HR initiatives with business objectives and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Current Role at SonarSource
Clarissa O'Connell serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at SonarSource, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on aligning human resources strategies with the company's business objectives. Her responsibilities include fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the organization. O'Connell emphasizes the importance of supporting diverse talent through strategic HR initiatives.
Previous Experience at ClearDATA
Before joining SonarSource, Clarissa O'Connell worked at ClearDATA as the Senior Vice President of People from 2021 to 2024. During her three years at ClearDATA, she played a key role in shaping the company's human resources strategy and enhancing employee engagement. Her focus was on aligning HR practices with business goals, contributing to the overall success of the organization.
Career at Microsoft and Filter
Clarissa O'Connell spent a decade at Microsoft, serving as the Global Director of Human Resources, Employee Development, and Culture from 2002 to 2012. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing global HR initiatives and employee development programs. Her experience at Microsoft laid a strong foundation for her subsequent roles in human resources across various organizations.
Expertise in Human Resources
With over 20 years of experience in global human resources, Clarissa O'Connell specializes in several key areas including recruiting, employee training, leadership development, culture and retention, scaling, and compliance. Her extensive background enables her to effectively align human capital programs with business objectives, ensuring that organizations can attract and retain top talent.
Background in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her tenure at ClearDATA, Clarissa O'Connell worked at Rite of Passage as the US Talent Acquisition and Human Resources lead from 2012 to 2015. She also held a position at Care.com HomePay as Global Human Resources, Learning, Development, and Culture from 2015 to 2020. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of talent acquisition and human resources management on a global scale.