Michele A. Mathews
About
With a passion for returning the "human" aspect to Human Resources and Safety, Michele Mathews brings over 20 years of hands-on experience to her consulting and training. In 2017, she founded Mathews' HR & Safety Consulting to help businesses protect their human capital, mitigate risk, and strengthen their safety investments. Her extensive background spans numerous industries, including construction, healthcare, and manufacturing, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges different organizations face.
Michele is a nationally recognized instructor and subject-matter expert who holds some of the highest credentials in her fields. She is a certified Safety Management Professional (SMP), an OSHA-Authorized Trainer for both General Industry and Construction, and holds both the PHR and SHRM-SCP professional credentials. Her commitment to leadership extends into her community, where she will serve as Chapter President for HR Tampa in 2025
Awards & Recognition
- Nominated, Tampa Bay's HR Person of the Year (2015, 2016, 2017)
- Director of the Year, Watermark Retirement Communities (2011)
- Breakthrough Award, Watermark Retirement Communities (2011)
- Rookie of the Year, Watermark Retirement Communities (2010)
Courses
Form I-9 and E-Verify Compliance
I-9 Audits Are Rising. Replace Anxiety with Audit-Ready Confidence.
Form I-9: A Documentation Deep Dive
HR onboarding expert Michele Mathews will give a deep dive into the documents, what to watch out for, and how to be ...
HR Manager Certification
Train Like a Leader: Master HR Compliance, Investigations, and Employee Relations With This Manager Certification
HR Compliance for Small Teams & Departments of One: 5-Day Certification
Practical HR Training for Small Teams to Handle Compliance, Performance, and Workforce Issues
OSHA 300 and 300A Recordkeeping Training
Learn how to complete OSHA 300 and 300A injury and illness logs correctly and meet OSHA recordkeeping requirements.
HR Essentials Compliance & Workforce: 5-Day Certification
Comprehensive HR Foundations Course to Strengthen Compliance, Reduce Risk, and Improve Workforce Management
[3 Part Series] New Form I-9 and E-Verify Compliance
Discover New Form I-9 and Verification Procedures: Learn What’s Changed and How to Comply USCIS introduced a new edit...