Melanie White

Melanie White | HR Strategist | Certified Coach | Business Transformation Expert

I am a problem-solver, strategist, and coach with 30 years of experience transforming HR operations, aligning business strategies, and empowering leaders to navigate change. My journey hasn’t been smooth—I’ve been laid off three times, fired twice, and faced personal losses that reshaped my perspective—but every challenge taught me how to pivot, grow, and lead with resilience.

A California native and Spelman College graduate, I began my career thinking I’d be a lawyer. When that path closed, I found my passion in HR, business strategy, and workforce development. Working with Accenture, Siemens Healthineers, Ascension Health, Emory, and more, I’ve led multi-million-dollar projects, optimized HR processes, and built high-performing teams across the U.S., Germany, the Philippines, Singapore, and India.

In 2019, after losing my mother, grieving my grandmother’s murder, and navigating an unjust termination, I stepped back to redefine my next chapter. I spent six months training as a yoga teacher, balancing personal and professional transformation. Then, as the world shut down in 2020, I founded Sisyphus HR—a boutique consulting firm designed to bring Big 4-level HR strategy to small to mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations that need high-impact solutions without the corporate price tag.

💡 What I Do Best:✔ HR Strategy & Transformation – Aligning people, processes, and tech for business growth.✔ HR Technology & AI Integration – Optimizing HR with AI-driven solutions.✔ Fractional HR & Membership Services – Providing on-demand HR expertise at an accessible cost.✔ Surveys & HR Metrics – Turning data into actionable strategy.✔ Executive Coaching & Leadership Development – As an IFC Certified Coach, I help leaders and teams unlock their potential.

💡 Why Work With Me?I don’t just fix HR—I fix broken systems, untangle complex problems, and turn challenges into opportunities. My analytical skills allow me to quickly identify root issues and create strategic action plans that drive results. As a mentor and coach, I see potential in others before they see it in themselves, helping them build confidence, pivot when necessary, and grow into impactful leaders.

Outside of work, you’ll find me practicing yoga, reading avidly, enjoying live theater, or competing in trivia—because strategy and problem-solving don’t stop when the workday ends.

🚀 Let’s connect if you need strategic HR support, leadership coaching, or a partner to help you scale smarter.