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Wendy Sellers Bio
Wendy Sellers is The HR Lady®. Her expertise stems from personal experience, as she entered the field of HR without a clear plan and faced numerous challenges along the way. This has made her authentic, transparent, results-oriented, and committed to providing practical solutions without hidden agendas. The HR Lady® is an HR Consultant offering management training, conference speaking, and HR advisory services and resources. With over 25 years of experience, Wendy has worked in many areas, such as HR operations, downsizing, change management, corporate culture, coaching, training, education, and leadership development.
In addition to her formal education (Master’s in Human Resources and Master’s in Health Care Administration), Wendy has been certified with many monikers, including the SPHR (HRCI) and SHRM-SCP certifications (she also taught the SHRM course), Certified Internal Investigation Administrator, a DiSC certified personality style trainer, health/life insurance licensed (to scare off any agent who might try to take advantage of your company), a Dale Carnegie course graduate focusing on leadership & empathy, and is also an active and past board member and volunteer for multiple non-profits.
Wendy’s straightforward style means she doesn’t sugar-coat things. She believes that people are a company’s greatest asset and should be treated as such. That means training and empowering managers, supervisors, and employees to succeed is not an option; it is mandatory. Wendy trains administrators on HR compliance and managers on the rest: the people part, from hiring to termination.
She has served businesses of all sizes, ranging from local startups to global enterprises. Wendy has worked in and across diverse industries, including healthcare, dental, professional services, technology, manufacturing, construction, engineering, non-profit, higher education (college & universities), federal contractors, public safety, and government agencies – to name a few.
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- Manager Training is available online right now.
- Customized employee and management training and leadership development for in-person or online interactive sessions.
- Employee surveys and compensation research are both highly recommended.
- Check out her online store.
- Check out the podcast she hosts and guests on regarding HR, management, and leadership.
- Review the articles that feature Wendy Sellers in USA Today and also in International Business Times.
- Download her Media Kit and Sample Training topics from Google Drive → here.
- Connect on LinkedIn.
- Check out The HR Lady’s Business Ops and HR (AI) Assistant powered by ChatGPT.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Optimize Your Company Culture
Transform how your managers operate and unlock your company’s full potential and success in today’s competitive landscape.
Employee Retention
94%
Legal Compliance
98%
Conflict Resolution
97%
Team Accountability
97%
Effective Communication
94%
Inclusivity and Respect
98%
The road to becoming The HR Lady ®
- After completing my undergraduate degree early and then my Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration in Northeastern PA, I headed to the Sunshine State (Florida) to start my career. I just wasn’t sure what that meant yet because I was not at all thrilled with the slow pace of healthcare administration. I was in an elevator with my paper resume, headed to an interview when a woman got in and asked if I could do HR. I told her I probably could figure it out. Well, it turns out she was a recruiter and had a role for me at a small architectural engineering firm in the Orlando area. Let me tell you that those two degrees did not prepare me for dealing with employees. However, they did prepare me for a boatload of compliance nightmares and critical thinking. I eventually returned to school (again) to get a Master’s in Human Resources and then a handful of HR-related certifications and licensures, too (some were actually useful).
- That small firm grew organically and then through mergers and acquisitions across the nation and eventually the world. I was fortunate to have a fantastic set of leaders there that allowed me to grow.
- I have over 25 years of experience in supervisor & manager training, HR education, leadership development, HR operations, corporate culture, recruiting, downsizing, change management, strategy, and coaching. I offer Management Training, HR Advice, and Tools to Attract and Retain People. Your people are my business.
- My additional experience has been acquired through experience in companies of different categories, sizes, and ownership types – including for-profits, non-profits, government agencies, and defense contractors. I aim to guide your company through periods of change using uncomplicated training, advisory services, and easy-to-access HR products.
- My vision is “To help leaders create successful companies from which employees do not desperately want a vacation from“.
- I am a supporter of Human Rights, Veterans & Homelessness initiatives. It only takes one person to make a difference! PS: My first professional job was as an intern at an Adult Day Care, and that was a cakewalk compared to HR – where adults think HR is their daycare center. Now, I teach managers to manage, not simply run to HR with every challenge.
- I desire to be the change I want to see in this world. I speak up and challenge the status quo. I ask controversial questions. I am passionate about giving back and educating others on not only leadership but the day-to-day management of human beings – aka: “HR Reality – no BS here.”
The HR Lady®
Vision, Mission, Values
Wendy Sellers, known as “The HR Lady®,” is a dedicated business partner, HR consultant, speaker, and trainer who specializes in understanding the unique culture and goals of organizations. With a focus on building effective HR policies, employee training, and management courses, she tailors her services to suit each client’s specific needs.
Vision
To help leaders create successful companies from which employees do not desperately want a vacation from.
Mission
I affordably assist companies in creating realistic, effective, and enjoyable cultures - regardless of their size or entity status as private, public, non-profit, or government.
Values
-Realistic. Advice that can actually be used today.
-Honest. Your bottom line always trumps mine.
-Reliable. I am there when you need me.
Making a Difference
Direct, Transparent, Humanist
Wendy Sellers is a high D (Dominant & Direct) on the DiSC scale and a Venturer in the Predictive Index Scale. If you are not looking for the truth, well then you came to the wrong person for HR advice. She is also a supporter of Human Rights, Veterans & Homelessness initiatives. Why? It only takes one person to make a difference! #humanist
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 – I 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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