The HR Lady®

HR Consultant, Author, Speaker, Trainer, Mentor and Podcast Host who is Real, Reliable, and Realistic.

Wendy Sellers knows human resources, management and leadership! She has been guiding companies from 5 – 5,000 employees for ~30 years.
Manager training resulting in 60% higher employee engagement and 75% lower voluntary turnover -> positively affecting the bottom line.
Mentoring that reduces employee issue escalations by 40%. Wendy has a rare talent of stripping away corporate fluff. While many people in HR and leadership stick to safe, dry language, she leans into a bold “no-nonsense” brand. She prioritizes practical, transformative training and mentoring that actually fixes workplace culture rather than just checking a compliance box
Two Master’s (HR & Healthcare Admin) + SPHR & SHRM-SCP certifications. She even taught the SHRM prep course! Which means, her policies & practices stand up in court. (but let’s avoid taking that route).
Author of several HR / management books (including “Suck It Up, Buttercup”), keynote speaker and host of two podcasts –HR Empowerment Podcast and The HR Lady Podcast which have merged into one.
Wendy has been highlighted in USA Today & International Business Times.
Certified in Workplace Investigations & DiSC personality profiling. A Dale Carnegie graduate in leadership and empathy—because those things matter.
Industry experiences range from Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Manufacturing to Agriculture, Retail, Housing Authorities, Government Agencies, Non-Profits, Dental & Medical Practices, Restaurants & more.
PS: Guess who makes the best resume editors? Recruiters! And lucky for you, she has the best recruiter on her team. Need a resume that stands out? We have got you covered.

Becoming The HR Lady®

After earning her undergrad and master’s in healthcare administration in Northeastern PA, she moved to Florida —unsure of what exactly that would be. A recruiter offered her an HR role at a small architectural engineering firm. That small firm expanded globally, and she grew right along with it—thanks to great leadership and countless learning opportunities.

Though her degrees didn’t teach her how to handle people, they equipped her for compliance and critical thinking. She later earned another master’s degree, this time in human resources and several HR certifications (some more useful than others).

Nearly 30 years later, she has trained supervisors, led HR departments, and advised organizations of all sizes—from startups to global enterprises—across industries like healthcare (small and large medical companies), technology, manufacturing, agriculture, general contractors, construction, higher ed, on-demand education, and more.

Wendy Sellers believes that people are a company’s greatest asset. That’s why she focus on both the compliance and the human side of HR—empowering managers to lead confidently from hiring to termination.

Diversity Statement: The HR Lady will not work with any company that intentionally discriminates or does not pay employees at market rate. Additionally, if your management team is predominantly white, and able-bodied, males – she can help you change that through training programs and committee initiatives. Otherwise, we will not be able to work together. Ready for change? Let’s connect!

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Mission, Vision & Values of The HR Lady®

Vision: To help leaders create successful companies where employees do not desperately feel the need for a vacation. *But we make sure they have time off to promote work-life balance & overall well-being.

Mission: The HR Lady® assist companies in creating realistic, effective, and enjoyable cultures – regardless of their size or entity status as private, public, non-profit, or government.

Values: Real, Reliable, Realistic.

Real: The HR Lady® stays grounded, honest, and authentic. What you see is what you get — no fluff, no spin.
Reliable: The HR Lady® clients and customers know they can count on us to show up, follow through, and deliver consistently.
Respectful: The HR Lady® treats everyone with dignity, values diverse perspectives, and fosters openness and inclusion.

Enjoy Insights from Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady®, (USA Today) – How to Retain Employees and Find Great Talent in a Challenging Landscape.