Sharon Kay (She, Her, Hers)

Sharon Kay, SHRM-SCP, has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Sharon currently holds the position of Senior Director/Head - Global Talent Acquisition at Intercept Pharmaceuticals since October 2022. This role follows their previous position as Head/Senior Director of US Talent Acquisition & Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the same company from January 2021 to October 2022. Prior to joining Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Sharon served as the Head/Director of US Talent Acquisition at Korn Ferry from March 2020 to January 2021.

Their earlier experience includes roles such as Head/Director of NASH Talent Acquisition at Intercept Pharmaceuticals from March 2019 to March 2020, and Contract Head of NASH Talent Acquisition from October 2018 to March 2019. Prior to their tenure at Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Sharon worked as an Associate Vice-President of Human Resources at IKS Health from 2013 to 2016, where they handled various HR functions and provided strategic guidance in a fast-growing firm.

Before joining IKS Health, Sharon held the position of Employee Relations Manager at McMaster-Carr from 2007 to 2010. Sharon also worked as a Recruiting Consultant (Contractor) at Johnson & Johnson in 2007. Their prior experience includes roles such as HR Manager and HR Generalist at GS1 US from 2004 to 2007.

Sharon began their career as an HR Generalist at Princeton Healthcare System in 2002, where they successfully recruited registered nurses during a period of nursing shortage. Sharon later served as a Nurse Recruiter before being promoted to an HR Generalist role. Additionally, they worked as a Recruitment Specialist at Princeton eCom from 2000 to 2002.

Overall, Sharon Kay has demonstrated expertise in various HR domains including talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, employee relations, and strategic HR management. Their extensive experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and outsourcing sectors highlights their ability to thrive in diverse and dynamic work environments.

Sharon Kay, SHRM-SCP, earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Rutgers University, where they studied from 1994 to 1998. Sharon then continued their education at Towson University, where they obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in HR Development, completing their studies from 1998 to 2000.

Additionally, Sharon Kay obtained an Employee Relations Certification from Cornell University, specializing in Human Resources Management and Services. The exact duration of the certification program is not provided.