Cheryl Yuran

Chief Human Resources Officer @ Absorb Software

About

As the Chief Human Resources Officer at Absorb Software, I'm a passionate advocate for aligning talent with opportunities to drive business success. My career is grounded in a unique blend of HR and operational leadership, which gives me a deep understanding of how to connect people strategy directly to business outcomes. I'm a firm believer that when people are engaged and the culture is innovative, everyone wins. My focus is on building high-performing, collaborative teams where every voice is heard and valued. By fostering a sense of psychological safety and natural curiosity, we can bring out the best ideas and ensure our people, our clients, and the company all thrive together. My expertise includes talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development. I'm particularly interested in how we can use technology, like AI, to enhance productivity in the hiring process while preserving the crucial human touch. My goal is to create streamlined, effective processes that enable our teams to grow and succeed. I'm always seeking new insights from my peers and staying on top of industry trends through reading and attending conferences.

Country

United States

City

Rochester

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Certified to facilitate full suite of Center for Creative Leadership 360 Tools, Talent Management, Personnel Management, Strategic Planning, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, Leadership Development, Data Analysis, Employee Relations, Human Resources, HRIS, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Recruiting, Program Management, Performance Management, Executive Management, Analytics, Succession Planning

Experience

Chief Human Resources Officer

Absorb Software

2021-12 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

Group Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Plex, by Rockwell Automation

2018-2 - 2021-11 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Troy, Michigan

Executive Vice President, Human Resources

Dialog Direct

2013-8 - 2018-2 · 4 yrs 7 mos

Highland Park, MI

Dialog Direct is a BPO solution with competencies in data acquisition and analytics, multi-channel direct marketing, fulfillment, Call Center sales and customer service with 5,700 employees across the nation and Costa Rica. Served as the HR functional leader including talent acquisition and development, driving culture and team member engagement, total rewards and payroll administration.

Director, Total Rewards & Talent Management

IHS Markit

2006-10 - 2013-7 · 6 yrs 10 mos

Southfield, MI

Managed the Organizational Development, Talent Management, Compensation and Benefits functions of HR and supported key global initiatives. Worked closely with the executive leadership team on global projects related to culture, talent assessment, leadership development, sales force enablement, employee retention and engagement, Lean Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen session facilitation.

Assistant Vice President, HR

Cigna Healthcare

2000-4 - 2004-4 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Bloomfield, CT

Led the Human Resource function for Employer Services, a 2000 employee, multi-site business unit within Cigna HealthCare. Personal areas of accountability included linking Human Resources initiatives to the strategic goals of the organization, succession planning, organizational development, talent acquisition and retention strategies, employee relations, supporting corporate diversity initiatives, and policy ownership; as well as the development of my team.