Teri Hassell, Sphr
About Teri Hassell, Sphr
Teri Hassell, Sr Employee Relations Manager, has extensive experience in human resources, having held leadership roles at Sysco and currently at US Foods. She holds multiple degrees in business and human resources and is skilled in various HR areas including compliance, employee engagement, and strategic planning.
Current Role at US Foods
Teri Hassell serves as the Senior Employee Relations Manager at US Foods, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she operates remotely from the West Coast, focusing on fostering positive employee relations and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Her responsibilities include promoting effective communication and creating a safe environment for constructive discussions among employees.
Previous Experience at Sysco
Teri Hassell has extensive experience with Sysco, where she held multiple senior HR positions. She served as Vice President of Human Resources for Sysco Atlanta from 2018 to 2020 and as Region Vice President of Human Resources from 2020 to 2022. Prior to these roles, she was Vice President of Human Resources for Sysco Montana from 2014 to 2018. Her tenure at Sysco involved hybrid work arrangements and focused on strategic HR management and employee engagement.
Education and Expertise
Teri Hassell holds multiple degrees from the University of Phoenix, including a Bachelor of Science in Business Management/HR and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management. She also earned a BS in Business with a Human Resources emphasis from Montana State University-Bozeman. Her educational background supports her expertise in various HR areas, including compliance, employee engagement, and diversity initiatives.
Background in Human Resources
Teri Hassell has a diverse background in human resources, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. Before her current role, she was a Human Resources Advisor at Clear Hospitality Network for five months in 2023 and served as Director of Human Resources at Great Falls College Montana State University from 2023 to 2024. Her experience spans over three decades and includes a strong focus on people-first leadership and effective communication.
Skills and Specializations
Teri Hassell possesses a wide range of skills in human resources management. Her expertise includes ADA compliance, HRIS systems, labor relations, and strategic planning. She is skilled in performance management, employee training, and workforce planning. Teri's ability to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance is supported by her in-depth knowledge of multi-state legal requirements, making her a valuable asset in the HR field.