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Mary Southworth, MBA, SHRM-CP

Founder at The Shiftly

Dallas, Texas, United States

Mary Southworth is the Founder of The Shiftly and the creator behind HR Honey. She is on a mission to make HR make sense for everyone - owners, CFOs, and everyday team members alike.

At The Shiftly, Mary and her team help businesses sort out HR tech, tackle compliance, and streamline processes so leaders can focus on what truly drives growth. Through HR Honey, she breaks down HR topics in a clear, down-to-earth way, ensuring both employers and employees have the information and support they need to thrive.

Mary believes that when people understand HR, everyone wins: teams feel supported, leaders make smarter decisions, and the entire company benefits. She is passionate about working with organizations that recognize real success comes from putting people first and keeping things simple.

Available For: Advising, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Dallas, Texas
Speaking Topics: HR Technology, HR Education, People-Centered Workplaces

Mary Southworth, MBA, SHRM-CP Points
Academic 0
Author 3
Influencer 35
Speaker 0
Entrepreneur 0
Total 38

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Company Information

Company Type: Company
Business Unit: Human Resources
Minimum Project Size: <$1,000
Average Hourly Rate: $150-$199
Number of Employees: 1-10
Company Founded Date: 2025

Areas of Expertise

Business Strategy 30.10
Change Management
Diversity and Inclusion
Emerging Technology 30.05
Entrepreneurship
Future of Work 30.02
HR 30.16
Innovation
Mergers and Acquisitions
Payroll 30.72
Project Management
Startups

Industry Experience

Engineering & Construction
Financial Services & Banking
Furniture
Healthcare
High Tech & Electronics
Pharmaceuticals
Professional Services
Real Estate
Retail
Telecommunications

Publications & Experience

3 Article/Blogs
The Shiftly Difference: Your Trusted HR & Payroll Change Partner
The Shiftly
July 22, 2025
Let’s face it: in HR and payroll, “wearing all the hats” isn’t just a saying. It’s often your reality.

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Tags: Payroll

Fix Your HR Systems. Reduce Risk. Rebuild Trust
The Shiftly
July 01, 2025
Sales gets a powerful CRM. Finance has a robust ERP. Marketing operates with sleek automation tools. But HR? Too often, they’re stuck.

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Tags: Payroll

What is an HRIS? (And Why It Matters for Growing Businesses)
ZipID
June 11, 2025
Explains what an HRIS is and why it’s essential for fast-growing businesses, offering practical insights to help leaders choose and implement the right HR technology for scalable, people-first growth.

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Tags: Emerging Technology, Future of Work, HR

1 Media Interview
The HR Expert Who Wants To Get Fired
Thrive
May 01, 2025
This feature spotlights Mary Southworth, founder of The Shiftly, whose unique approach to HR consulting is all about designing herself out of a job. By building simple, scalable HR and payroll systems for small businesses, Mary empowers teams to confidently manage their own operations. Delivering clarity, trust, and real independence long after she’s gone. Her mission: create lasting impact, then move on, one success story at a time.

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Tags: Business Strategy, HR, Payroll

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