HR executives are seen as different roles in their companies such as the connector, the motivator, and the innovator.
Melissa Anderson, executive vice president and chief people and transformation officer for Albemarle Corp., believes that HR is the transformer of the business, helping leaders bring together business objectives and vision.
Anderson has a history of leading transformations in her career, including creating the first Fortune 50 shared services center at IBM.
HR's unique position allows them to lead transformation by leveraging transferrable skill sets, intellectual curiosity, and data analytics capabilities.