Leadership Through Expertise
Combining advanced education, decades of HR leadership, and a passion for building sustainable, human-centered organizations.
consult@kohanllc.com
📱 Phone
(415) 938-9550
🎓 Current Studies
UC Berkeley School of Law
🏆 Certifications
SHRM-CP
Workplace Investigations
Cornell Master Certificate
Sharam Kohan, Founder & Principal Consultant
With over 25 years of progressive HR leadership experience, Sharam Kohan brings strategic business acumen, deep HR expertise, and a commitment to building organizations where both businesses and people thrive.
Sharam specializes in decentralizing the role of leadership in organizations to enhance the ability of employees to work productively toward common goals, focusing on the managerial and institutional changes needed to build more sustainable enterprises—those businesses that foster social and natural as well as economic well-being.
“Vision, purpose, reflectiveness, and systems thinking are essential if organizations are to realize their potential. True transformation happens when we align human values with business objectives, creating workplaces where innovation, productivity, and wellbeing naturally flourish together.”
Professional Excellence
Throughout his career, Sharam has consistently delivered transformative results. His expertise spans from establishing HR departments from the ground up to restructuring existing operations for maximum efficiency. He has a proven track record of reducing workers’ compensation claims, improving employee engagement, and ensuring full compliance with multi-jurisdictional employment regulations.
Continuous Learning & Development
Currently pursuing advanced studies at UC Berkeley School of Law, Sharam demonstrates a commitment to staying at the forefront of evolving employment law and workplace regulations. His educational journey includes prestigious certifications from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and ongoing professional development through SHRM.
Consulting Excellence
Extensive consulting experience transforming HR operations across diverse industries
- Developed HR strategies for complex healthcare systems and hospital networks
- Ensured compliance with healthcare-specific regulations including HIPAA
- Implemented physician and clinical staff retention programs
- Designed performance management systems for clinical excellence
- Established HR infrastructure for physician medical practices
- Created compliant policies for ambulatory surgical centers
- Developed staff credentialing and privileging processes
- Implemented employee handbooks tailored to healthcare settings
- Reorganized HR structure and processes to improve consistency and efficiency
- Trained managers on compliance obligations and effective employee relations practices
- Established the company’s first HR department from the ground up
- Led development of culture, HR policies, and talent management processes
- Coached senior executives on people operations
- Established HR function for five restaurant locations
- Trained senior managers in core HR practices and performance management
- Developed legally compliant meal and rest break policies
- Restructured HR operations for 150+ employees
- Implemented new HRIS and biometric time/attendance systems
- Decreased workers’ compensation claims through multilingual safety training
Professional Certifications
Maintaining the highest standards of professional excellence
SHRM-CP
Society for Human Resource Management
Certified Professional demonstrating mastery of HR competencies and knowledge
Certified since 12/2022
Workplace Investigations
SHRM Specialty Credential
Specialized expertise in conducting thorough, legally compliant workplace investigations
Master Certificate in HR
Cornell University ILR School
Comprehensive HR leadership training from one of the nation’s top industrial relations programs
Completed 2015
Strategic HR Leadership
Cornell University
Advanced strategic HR management and organizational leadership certification
Completed 2016
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Cornell University
Specialized training in building inclusive workplaces and equitable HR practices
Completed 2023
Employment Law Expertise
Multiple Institutions
Extensive education in employment law, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Community Leadership
Giving back through board service and community engagement
Guiding Principles
These values shape every consultation, recommendation, and partnership
Human-Centered
Believing that organizations succeed when people are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best.
Ethical Leadership
Upholding the highest standards of integrity in every decision and maintaining unwavering commitment to fairness.
Sustainable Growth
Building organizations that balance economic success with social responsibility and employee wellbeing.
Innovation
Challenging conventional HR practices and developing creative solutions to complex organizational challenges.
Results-Driven
Focusing on measurable outcomes that create real value for organizations and their stakeholders.
Continuous Learning
Staying at the forefront of HR trends, legal developments, and best practices through ongoing education.
Let’s Build Something Great Together
Ready to transform your organization with strategic HR leadership that delivers results?