Pat Wadors is an inspirational leader in Human Resources (HR) and Human Capital Management (HCM). She is recognised for her transformative work at LinkedIn, where she helped triple their headcount in two years.
Wadors is presently the Chief People Officer at UKG, a leading global HR tech company. With a focus on enhancing the total employee experience, she excels in areas like talent acquisition, employee engagement, authentic leadership, and fostering a culture of belonging that drives organisational success.
A multiple recipient of the National Diversity Council’s Top 50 Women in Technology award, Pat Wadors is the visionary behind the DIBs (Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging) framework, which emphasises employee belonging as a critical factor for satisfaction and retention. She also created the “Scorecard,” a tool designed for developing agile and authentic leaders, applicable to both personal and professional growth. Her thoughts on HR, management, and leadership have been featured in publications like The Harvard Business Review, solidifying her status as a thought leader in the field.
In her role at UKG, Pat Wadors oversees key HR functions that enhance the employee experience for a 14,000-strong workforce. Her mission is to ensure that every employee leaves UKG with a positive and enriching experience, from the initial hiring process to fostering a strong alumni network of brand advocates.
Before UKG, Wadors was Chief People Officer at Procore Technologies and Chief Human Resource Officer at ServiceNow, where she played a pivotal role in scaling both companies. She has also held roles at Plantronics, Twitter, Align Technologies, and Yahoo!. In addition to her professional commitments, Pat Wadors serves on the boards of Accolade, Inc. and Moloco, Inc., and has contributed to organisations like UKG and Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara County.
Wadors has spoken for notable organisations such as LinkedIn, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and at the Forbes Power Women’s Summit.
