Jennifer M. Sides, PHR

Professional Profile

As a partner and Chief People Officer at Anders, Jennifer develops a talent strategy that aligns with the firm’s mission and goals. Since starting at Anders, Jennifer has played an instrumental role in shaping the firm’s culture and enhancing employee experiences. Starting in a foundational HR role, she advanced to develop and lead critical functions in talent acquisition, talent management, and talent development. Jennifer is dedicated to fostering a thriving workplace where employees feel valued, empowered and connected to a greater purpose. Her leadership focuses on cultivating a future-ready culture that supports individual growth, drives collective success and ensures every team member is part of something truly meaningful. Her contributions to our firm’s culture have helped Anders receive recognition as a Best Place to Work, a Fastest-Growing Firm, a Best of the Best Firm, a Healthiest Employer and a Top Workplace, among other accolades.

Joined the firm in 2006

Education & Certifications

• B.A., Human Resources, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) through the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
• Mental Health First Aid Certification from National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Professional Organizations

• Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MOCPA)
  • Diversity and Inclusion Committee Member (January 2019-December 2020)
  • Accounting Scholarship Judge (February 2022, March 2023)
  • Auxiliary Member
• AAIM Employers Association (AAIMEA)
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• National Human Resources Association (NHRA)
• Society for Human Resource Management of Greater St. Louis
• Compensation and Benefits Network (CBN)
• Leading Edge Alliance (LEA) Global
  • Human Resources Steering Committee
  • Learning and Development Steering Committee (January 2021-December 2022)
• Boomer Consulting
  • Talent Circle Advisory Board Member (January 2019-present)
• Vistage Group
  • Key Executive Member (January 2024-present)

Community Leadership

• Alzheimer’s Association – St. Louis Chapter
  • Chair, Young Ambassadors (2015)
  • Volunteer, Walk to End Alzheimer’s
  • Volunteer, Longest Day (2015)
  • Volunteer, Affair to Remember (2014-2015)
• Southeast Missouri State University
  • Harrison College of Business Advisory Board Member (January 2019-present)
  • Career Preparedness Task Force Member (January 2019-August 2021)
  • Student Mentor
  • Alumni Association Member (2024-present)
• Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association
• St. Louis University Career Resource Center
  • Advisory Board Member (April 2015-December 2018)

Awards

• 2022 HR Honoree, St. Louis Business Journal
• 2015 Young Alumni Merit Award, Southeast Missouri State University