Gloria Sinclair Miller is an accomplished Senior HR Business Professional with more than 20 years of success in human resources in the banking, retail, pharmaceutical, and non-profit industries. Throughout her executive career, Gloria has held leadership positions with the USO of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Borders Group Inc, TD Bank and Rosenbluth International. She is a global Human Resources leader known for delivering creative solutions for human capital management by utilizing expertise in outsourcing, merger & acquisition to assist to minimize employee impact and mitigate related organizational expenses.
In her most recent role, Gloria serves as a Field Services Director with the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). With 300,000+ HR and business executive members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally. Gloria is part of a team responsible for overseeing the fostering and promotion of memberships, education programs, certification and services focused on advancing the profession of human resources and creating better workplaces. Additionally, the organization focuses on educating employers on hiring, engaging and retaining untapped talent groups like transitioning servicemembers, military spouses, and veterans, the formerly incarcerated and hiring those with disabilities. Gloria is also the Membership team liasion with the SHRM Foundation and an active advocate for the programs and services the Foundation offers to SHRM members and the community.
As a member of the SHRM Speakers Bureau, Gloria is frequently requested to present for SHRM affiliates as well as outside organizations . She is also the Co-Host of the SHRM Honest HR podcast and the newly created monthly SHRM21 Annual Conference education series called Tune in Tuesdays.
Gloria is described as a servant leader with a passion for developing others through service to people and community. She has served in various Volunteer Leader roles throughout her career including President for the Philadelphia Society for Human Resources Management (Philly SHRM) Chapter. During her terms with Philly SHRM, Gloria was instrumental in continuing to elevate the brand of the organization as a team of experts in the region. Further, at a critical time, she built alliances with community organizations and businesses to lead regional efforts to support military service members and veterans in their transition to the civilian workforce.
As the daughter of a military officer, Gloria continues her families’ dedicated service, by giving back to the military and veteran community through various roles with employers and nonprofit organizations. Gloria has been a strong mentor and advocate, not only with SHRM, but also through her direct involvement with military service organizations. Gloria currently serves on the VETLANTA Board of Directors as the Co-Directors for the Employment Pillar responsible for bridging the gap between employers and veteran and military spouses emplyment needs in the Atlanta Metro area. Previously, as Board Chairman for the USO of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, she served not only as a transformational volunteer leader, but also worked as a volunteer in the centers. For two years, she led the board gala committee, which is the major annual fundraising event for the organziation. Additionally, Gloria has served with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) as a committee member, a Board Member of the Philadelphia Veteran’s Multi-Service Center and as Advisory Team Member for the Women’s’ Veterans ROCK Campaign.
She was the recipient of the Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year Award, the Veteran’s Multi-Service Center’s Advocacy Award and the Women’s’ Veterans ROCK Legends Award.
Gloria holds a Master of Science (MS) in Human Resources Management from Widener University and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Resources Management from Wilmington University. She holds the SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SCP) designation. Additionally, she has earned the two SHRM Specialty Credentials in People Analytics and Inclusive Workplace Culture as well the People Manager Qualification (PMQ).
Gloria now resides in the Atlanta Metro area in Georgia and travels as much as she can with family and friends.