Chelsea Pyrzenski (She/Her)
About Chelsea Pyrzenski (She/Her)
Chelsea Pyrzenski serves as the Global Chief People Officer at WalkMe™ and has extensive experience in human resources across various sectors. She has held significant roles at organizations such as the NFL, DIRECTV, and HireRight, and has a strong academic background in psychology and organizational development.
Current Role at WalkMe
Chelsea Pyrzenski serves as the Global Chief People Officer at WalkMe™, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's global human resources strategy, focusing on talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development. Her leadership aims to foster a positive workplace culture and drive employee performance across the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her role at WalkMe™, Chelsea Pyrzenski held several significant positions in human resources. She worked as the Global Chief Human Resources Officer at HireRight from 2019 to 2022. Before that, she was the Head of HR at VIZIO for one year. Her tenure at DIRECTV included multiple roles, such as Senior HR Business Partner and Manager, Human Resources, spanning several years from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, she worked at the NFL as Director of Human Resources from 2016 to 2018.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Chelsea Pyrzenski has a robust educational background in psychology and organizational development. She earned a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo in 2007. She then pursued her Master's of Science in Organizational Psychology and Development at Walden University, completing it in 2010. Chelsea continued her studies at Walden University, achieving a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and Development from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she obtained an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate from Stanford University in 2018.
Expertise in Human Resources
Chelsea Pyrzenski has extensive experience in human resources across various sectors, including IT, entertainment, and media. She has partnered with executive leadership teams to design and implement effective people solutions. Her experience includes working in a Fortune 50 environment, where she supported employees from multiple business groups. Her expertise encompasses talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development.
Professional Affiliations
Chelsea Pyrzenski is a member of Chief, a network for women in executive roles, which she joined in 2023. This affiliation reflects her commitment to supporting and empowering women leaders in the corporate landscape. Through her membership, she engages with other professionals to share insights and strategies for leadership and organizational success.