Sharon Schmidt, SPHR

Sharon Schmidt is a seasoned professional in People Operations and workplace culture, currently working as a People Partner for the Product and Engineering teams at Change.org.1 Her LinkedIn username is "shizzle".1

Professional Experience

Sharon has an extensive background in human resources and organizational culture:

• Change.org: She served as a People Partner from June 2022 to September 2023, supporting her teams through challenging periods including a reduction in force (RIF) and significant leadership changes.1

• Previous Roles: Before Change.org, Sharon held positions at various companies:

  • Head of People & Culture at GRAX (2020-2021)
  • People and Operations at StackShare (2018)
  • Event Specialist at Salesforce (2016-2017)
  • Heroku Vibe, People and Culture Manager at Salesforce (2013-2015)

Expertise and Skills

Sharon's professional focus includes:

• Designing and scaling distributed workplace cultures
• Vibes management
• People operations
• Partnership building
• Organizational culture development

She holds the SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) certification, indicating advanced expertise in HR practices.1

Location and Personal Brand

Sharon is based in Santa Cruz, California.1 Her personal brand, as reflected in her LinkedIn profile, emphasizes "Vibes, People Operations, Partnership & Culture," highlighting her focus on creating positive workplace environments.1

Notable Insights

In a LinkedIn post from November 2021, Sharon shared a tip for organizations struggling to hire "Head of People" roles, suggesting that offering candidates the ability to take 1-2 months off before starting could help companies stand out to applicants.2 This insight demonstrates her understanding of current HR trends and innovative approaches to talent acquisition.