Shelia Fears Shrm Cp
About Shelia Fears Shrm Cp
Shelia Fears is an Area Director of Human Resources at US Foods, with over 25 years of experience in various industries. She specializes in fostering collaborative partnerships and focuses on diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement.
Work at US Foods
Shelia Fears serves as the Area Director of Human Resources at US Foods, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she provides support and guidance to over 500 employees within a supply chain union environment. She specializes in managing human resources functions in a collective bargaining agreement setting and focuses on key areas such as diversity, inclusion, strategic planning, employee engagement, learning and development, and change management. Shelia also manages two direct reports in union transportation and warehouse operations, as well as national and local sales associates.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Shelia Fears held several significant positions in human resources. She worked as the Regional Human Resources Manager at Americold Logistics, LLC from 2019 to 2021. Before that, she served as the Regional Human Resources Director at Thompson Hospitality from 2015 to 2018, which is part of Compass Group. Additionally, she was the Human Resources Manager at Kessler Collection from 2018 to 2019. Her extensive experience spans over 25 years across various industries including retail, federal government, facility services contracting, logistics, and hospitality.
Education and Expertise
Shelia Fears studied at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). She possesses expertise in building positive and collaborative partnerships across all functional divisions, emphasizing the importance of company core values. Her skills include managing human resources functions in a collective bargaining agreement environment, and she is recognized for her strengths in positivity, winning others over (WOO), empathy, includer, and communication, as identified by StrengthsFinder 2.0.
Focus on Community and Brand Image
In her role as Area Director of Human Resources, Shelia Fears aims to create a positive brand image in the community. She is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and enhancing employee engagement. Her focus on diversity and inclusion is integral to her approach, as she seeks to empower leaders to proactively address both internal and external customer needs.