Heather Sandell

Heather Sandell

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Chief People and Partner Officer at FosterThomas
Annapolis, Maryland, United States

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  • FosterThomas
    Chief People and Partner Officer
    FosterThomas
    Oct 2025 - Current (11 months)
    As Chief People & Partner Officer, I drive talent strategy, culture, and strategic partnerships for a high-growth HCM consulting firm. My role centers on aligning people and ecosystem strategies with business goals to support global expansion and deliver long-term performance. I focus on scalable talent strategies, engagement and retention, workforce planning, and building strong partner networks. I also work closely with clients to support complex HCM implementations through strategic workforce planning and staff augmentation.
  • FosterThomas
    VP of Talent and HCM Strategy
    FosterThomas
    Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 1 month)
    As VP of Talent and HCM Strategies, I’ve expanded my focus to include broader workforce planning and strategic consulting initiatives. I work closely with our clients to align talent acquisition with larger business and technology goals, particularly in the context of HCM system implementations and staff augmentation. I also help drive the evolution of our service offerings to meet shifting market demands, while continuing to prioritize quality, flexibility, and long-term value in every engagement.
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    Director of Talent Acquisition and HCM Solutions
    FosterThomas and Human Element Strategies
    Jan 2009 - Oct 2024 (15 years 10 months)
    At FosterThomas, a nationally recognized HCM consulting firm supporting clients across the U.S. and globally, I began my journey as Director of Talent Acquisition. In this role, I led our recruiting and staff augmentation strategies—building strong client partnerships and overseeing the delivery of top-tier talent across HR, payroll, HCM, and implementation teams. I was responsible for scaling our recruiting operations, mentoring internal teams, and ensuring a seamless experience for both our consultants and clients.
  • American Heart Association
    Manager of Talent Acquisition (Washington DC, MD, VA Affiliate)
    American Heart Association
    Jan 2007 - Jan 2009 (2 years 1 month)
    Led recruiting efforts for all AHA positions in DC, MD and VA. This position included senior level fundraisers, executive staff, health services, marketing and communications, IT and administrative staff.
  • American Heart Association
    Recruiting Manager (Ohio Valley Affiliate)
    American Heart Association
    Jan 2001 - Jan 2007 (6 years 1 month)
    Led recruiting efforts for all AHA positions in OH, KY and WV. This position included senior level fundraisers, executive staff, health services, marketing and communications, IT and administrative staff.
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    Recruiting Specialist
    Columbus Financial Group The Guardian Financial Services Company
    Jan 1998 - Jan 2001 (3 years 1 month)
    Identified, recruited and hired experienced financial advisors and corporate staff.
  • Att
    Marketing Intern: Stockholm, Sweden
    Att
    Jan 1996 - Jan 1997 (1 year 1 month)
    Assisted in building marketing relationships with the business/expatriate American community in the Scandinavian and Baltic countries
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  • Ohio University
    BA, History
    Ohio University
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