Event Details

Sharell Thomas is an accomplished speaker, coach, and consultant with over 20 years of HR leadership experience. As the Total Rewards Director at the YMCA and CEO of The Sharell Group, she is committed to transforming individuals into impactful leaders at every level. Sharell has been a featured speaker for SHRM, World at Work, Payscale, and HRCI, among others, showcasing her deep expertise in HR management.

In addition to her corporate leadership, Sharell excels as a consultant for startups and scaling businesses, providing strategic HR guidance on total rewards, compliance, and leadership development. She specializes in helping organizations transition from contractor-based to employee-based models, designing compensation structures, enhancing employee relations, and integrating HR technology. Her hands-on approach ensures startups have the foundation needed for sustainable growth.

A SHRM Certified Senior Professional with an MBA from DeVry University, Sharell serves on the boards of Friends of Refugees and Atlanta Mission, offering her HR expertise to these causes. A proud native of Nassau, Bahamas, she now resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where she enjoys reading, singing, traveling, and spending time with her family.

 Topic:

"AI-Powered Total Rewards: Revolutionizing Compensation and Benefits for the Future"

Summary: In the age of AI, HR leaders must evolve or risk being left behind. This session takes a deep dive into how AI is shaking up the world of total rewards, empowering HR professionals to use data-driven insights to personalize benefits, predict compensation trends, and drive employee engagement. Discover the innovative tools that will future-proof your total rewards strategy, ensuring your organization stays ahead of the curve.

Learning Objectives:

• Discover how AI is revolutionizing total rewards, enabling smarter, data-driven decisions that elevate employee satisfaction.
• Learn practical applications of AI tools to predict compensation trends, tailor benefits, and optimize workforce productivity.
• Gain actionable insights to future-proof your total rewards strategy in a rapidly changing technological landscape.