Leading with Purpose
Sherman Lee, SHRM-CP is a certified HR professional with expertise in compensation
management, HR operations, and data-driven decision making. He currently serves as
Human Resources Operations Manager at the South Carolina Department of Transportation,
where he oversees SCEIS PA/OM actions, enterprise HR reporting, data governance, and
the agency-wide EPMS program. In this role, he partners with IT and HR program areas
to optimize systems, strengthen compliance, and improve decision-making processes
across the organization.
Previously, Lee was Senior Compensation Consultant at BlueCross BlueShield of South
Carolina, leading eight APR and merit cycles for approximately 13,000 employees. He
developed competitive compensation strategies, managed Workday pay plans, and drove
market pricing, internal equity, and incentive program design. Earlier roles as an
HRIS specialist with Southwest Airlines and Richland School District Two, as well
as HR generalist and recruitment positions with the City of Charlotte and South Carolina
DSS, further established his expertise in HR data accuracy, automation, and employee
lifecycle management.
Lee is recognized for leveraging advanced analytics tools including Excel, SQL, Tableau,
MS Access, and Workday Compensation to translate complex data into actionable insights
that guide pay structures and organizational effectiveness. His certifications include
SHRM-CP, WorldatWork Market Pricing, and Tableau Analyst.
Education
- Master of Public Administration (MPA), Purdue Global University
- B.S., Criminal Justice, South Carolina State University