Michele A. Mathews

20+ years of HR and Safety experience
Founder of Mathews' HR & Safety Consulting
OSHA-Authorized Trainer and SHRM-SCP certified
Award-winning HR Director and community leader
Education:
Master of Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Arts, Human Resource Management, Saint Leo University
Associate of Arts, Psychology, University of Phoenix
Certifications:
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Professional in Human Resources (PHR®)
Safety Management Specialist (SMS)
OSHA-Authorized Trainer (General Industry & Construction)
SHRM Workplace Investigation Specialty Credential
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, American Red Cross
Specializations:
OSHA, Safety , HR
Michele Mathews, SHRM-SCP, is an award-winning HR and Safety consultant with 20+ years of experience. She founded Mathews' HR & Safety Consulting to help businesses mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and put the "human" back in human resources.
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.

$299.00
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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 ...

$299.00
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HR Manager Certification

Train Like a Leader: Master HR Compliance, Investigations, and Employee Relations With This Manager Certification

$999.00
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HR Compliance for Small Teams & Departments of One: 5-Day Certification

Practical HR Training for Small Teams to Handle Compliance, Performance, and Workforce Issues

$999.00
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OSHA 300 and 300A Recordkeeping Training

Learn how to complete OSHA 300 and 300A injury and illness logs correctly and meet OSHA recordkeeping requirements.

$299.00
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HR Essentials Compliance & Workforce: 5-Day Certification

Comprehensive HR Foundations Course to Strengthen Compliance, Reduce Risk, and Improve Workforce Management

$999.00
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[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...

$499.00
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