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Are you ready for your business to thrive?
I understand that most businesses struggle to grow because of people challenges. You understand the strategic importance your people have in driving the success of your business, but you don’t have the time or expertise to
focus on it.
I’m Mary, and I’m here to help.
I’m a businessperson. I understand what you are going through. As your CHRO, I can implement Proven Talent Strategy and Human Resource Systems to help drive your business results. If you are ready to implement repeatable, scalable people operations systems that produce results, contact me to schedule a FREE DISCOVERY CALL.
“Mary combines extensive expertise and strategy in all areas of the employee life cycle with creative solutions and guidance that are smart, effective and caring for people and organizations.”
Bonnie Hughes
Director, Human Resources, Public Interest Registry
“I started working with Mary almost a decade ago. She’s focused, organized, methodical, knowledgeable and effective. Mary brings a career of experience working with benefit programs, vendors and employees. Equivalently as important, she drives value in corporate culture and employee engagement. I would highly recommend that any employer looking to impact HR and employee outcomes consider working with Mary.”
Bradley Troy
Wealth Management Advisor, First Financial Group
Does Your Business Struggle With…
1
Attracting and retaining the right people who can drive business results?
2
People processes that allow your business to run efficiently?
3
A culture that is non-existent or that causes division and disorder, all leading to decreased profits?
If you struggle with any of these challenges, you are not alone. Businesses of all sizes experience them. I am ready to help you overcome them.

Our Talent Strategy
Why SRV HR?

We are here to eliminate the “people process” distraction by developing and implementing simple strategies that allow you to focus on growing your business. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Each step of the plan is shaped and implemented based on your unique business needs and goals.
Our goals align with yours. We act as an extension of your executive team to create HR strategies and services that drive your business results.
Mary Cornwell
Mary Cornwell is a seasoned HR executive with over 25 years’ experience leading people strategies and building robust HR infrastructures for industries of all sizes, including healthcare, heavy construction, federal IT contracting, and non-profit organizations.
Mary’s cross-industry perspective and expertise in change management enable her to offer adaptable, strategic solutions that drive performance and employee satisfaction. Her career has been defined by leading the full employment life cycle and shaping organizational culture to support strategic business goals.
Whether navigating complex regulatory environments or fostering inclusive, high-performing workplaces, Mary consistently focuses on aligning HR strategy with operational success.
Unique Areas of Expertise
- Multi-state and International Employees
- Federal Contractor SCA Requirements
- Labor Union Relationships
- Recruiting
- Organizational Culture
- Employee Engagement
- Group Facilitation And Training
Professional Experience
All aspects of the employment life-cycle — recruiting, onboarding, compensation/benefits, performance management, training/development and succession planning.
Aligning HR strategy with operational success while navigating complex regulatory environments.
Fostering inclusive, high-performing workplaces.
Organizational Recognitions
- U.S. Best Managed Company Gold Winner (Deloitte)
- Best & Brightest Employers to Work for in the Nation (NABR)
- America’s Safest Companies
- Supplier excellence awards from Fortune 50 Companies
Affiliations
- Professional member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
- Active participant in the Detroit Economic Club and other Southeast Michigan organizations
