Schellman, a Tampa-based attestation services company, continues its investment in human resources and culture by appointing Bhavna Dave as the company’s Chief People & Culture Officer.
With more than 14 years of experience in senior human resources roles, Bhavna Dave will use her extensive expertise to shape the company’s culture and create a people-centric environment to help Schellman achieve its overall goal of accelerating growth.
In terms of scope, Dave will be responsible for all aspects of human resources. This includes talent acquisition, inclusion and diversity, learning, succession management, engagement, compensation and benefits, health and well-being, and people solutions and systems.
Avani Desai, managing director of Schellman, said: “Bhavna has always been able to engage employees by creating a culture of transparency, continuous growth and learning.
“Our culture has always been a strategic advantage, and as we enter a new phase of growth and development, I am delighted to welcome Bhavna to the company. I know her leadership will have a huge impact with her now on our executive team. Schellman is able to attract better and retain top talent while maintaining our delivery of high-quality services for our clients.”
Focus on people
A graduate of St. Mary’s University with a BBA in Human Resources and an MBA in Finance from American University, Schellman’s new Director of Human Resources and Culture is ready to launch into her new role.
Dave said: “I have been very impressed with the management team’s focus on its people, customers, culture and diversity. I’m thrilled to be joining this team at this time of explosive growth and to partner with team members at all levels to ensure Schellman continues to be a great place to work.”
She added: “We’re at an exciting time where we can seize the opportunity of this huge shift in the compliance market, both in thinking about the future of delivering quality work and how to create a truly inclusive environment.”
As the company continues to experience rapid growth, Schellman has added more than 125 new employees in 2022 and plans to add more than 150 in 2023. Even in the midst of such rapid expansion, the firm continues to be recognised by Great Place to Work, Forbes, Vault and Accounting Today as one of the best places for employees to work.
