Who we are

"This was my 'office' for many years—balancing the demands of continuous training and executive search with the reality of recovery and motherhood. It’s why SM&R Talent Solutions exists: to ensure that this level of dedication is met with the flexibility it deserves."

OUR MISSION: Architecting a Resilient, High-Performance Workforce

At SM&R Talent Solutions, our mission is personal. We exist to eliminate the choice between executive excellence and maternal recovery. We believe that the "Maternal Wall" is the single greatest leak in the modern talent pipeline—resulting in a massive loss of institutional knowledge and intellectual capital.

Redefining the Architecture of Work My mission was forged through my own re-entry into the workforce. While I was fortunate to have a background in recruitment—a field already adapted to remote work—I realized that thousands of women in other sectors are not afforded that luxury.

I knew my career at JPMorgan Chase ultimately wouldn't be sustainable after maternity leave if I expanded my family, given their mandated five-day return-to-office policy. It became clear that traditional corporate structures often force elite female talent out of the workforce during critical life transitions, not because they lack skill, but because the system lacks flexibility.

We believe that a woman’s recovery period should be a time of empowerment, not financial stress. Whether a mother is supported by a nurturing partner or standing entirely alone due to hardship, she deserves the opportunity to contribute her expertise while she heals.

At SM&R, we don’t just fill vacancies; we re-engineer the roles themselves.

Our Three-Pillar Approach:

  • Workforce Stabilization: We help organizations in Biotech, Banking, and Healthcare retain their highest-ROI assets by designing flexible, high-impact executive positions.

  • High-Intent Placement: We identify "needle in a haystack" talent—leaders who bring both technical mastery and a deep commitment to your organization’s mission.

  • Economic Advocacy: We challenge our partners to open their "business wallets" and their minds, proving that empathetic operational models lead to superior bottom-line results.

While our advocacy is centered on mothers, our expertise is universal. We provide full-service recruitment for all elite talent, ensuring every leader we place is positioned for long-term success.

Our Goal:

To partner with forward-thinking companies to challenge their hiring practices and bridge the gap between traditional roles and needs of recovering mothers.

We challenge our clients to open their minds and their business wallets to convert roles into amazing, if possible, remote opportunities that allow women to work while they recover, not just after.

We're not here to follow trends—we're here to build something timeless. At SM&R Talent Solutions, our mission is not just finding candidates; we ‘go to bat’ for people. We speak the language of law firms, understand the precision of healthcare, and navigate the fast-paced world of tech.

Simply put, we are the bridge between where you are today and where you want to be tomorrow.

Every project we take on is an opportunity to learn, grow, and we treat our clients like partners and our candidates' careers like a master's craft.

There is nothing quite like the moment a candidate finds a life-changing opportunity, or a company discovers that "perfect-fit" leader who checks every box. Throughout my career, I’ve been known as an HR expert and an executive recruiter, but "Advocate" is the title that sticks. Whether I am consulting on workplace culture or headhunting for a major firm, I am the person who goes to bat for your success.

My promise at SM&R Talent Solutions is simple: You will receive a service defined by determination, dedication, and a deep-seated passion for us all to win. I am ready to roll up my sleeves and provide the elite, bespoke service you deserve.

Welcome to SM&R Talent Solutions.

Let’s build something great together.

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Meet the Founder,

Sherrie Lemons, President and CEO

"Secretarial Sherrie." That was the nickname my aunt gave me when I was just a child. Even then, I knew I was destined to help people navigate their paths to success.

SM&R Talent Solutions didn’t start in a boardroom; it started in my mother’s living room when I was 16 years old. With a makeshift office and a relentless drive, I spent my afternoons helping family members find their next career moves. I was eager, vibrant, and—as my family might tell you—probably a little "annoyingly" persistent about it! 🙂

That same fire drives me today. After transitioning into motherhood, I found myself in another makeshift office, returning to the work I’ve loved since I was a teenager. This time, however, I returned with 16 years of high-level expertise,  a background that includes foundational experience at JPMorgan Chase mixed with a deeper sense of wisdom, and a personal mission to multiply the impact I had before. My journey into motherhood has made my work more personal and my advocacy more intentional. After my own season of recovery, I poured back into myself so that I could pour more effectively into others.