Her Story
About Dorice
Dorice Bostic is a seasoned human resources leader with 19 years of progressive experience, beginning her career as an administrative assistant and growing into senior director-level leadership. Her career has been shaped by resilience, advocacy, and a strong commitment to helping both people and organizations succeed.
Throughout her career, Dorice has built a reputation for connecting people strategy to business strategy through workforce planning, organizational design, employee relations, talent development, and leadership support. She is passionate about changing the perception of HR from simply enforcing rules to being a trusted strategic partner that helps strengthen culture, develop employees, and support business growth.
Beyond her professional work, Dorice is a mother, auntie, friend, sister, creator, innovator, mentor, and breast cancer survivor. Mentorship is a major part of who she is, and over the years, she has had the privilege of mentoring numerous women and watching them grow in confidence, leadership, and impact. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, reading, working out, playing golf, riding motorcycles, and going to the gun range.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Dorice
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my sisters. As the youngest of seven, I was the first in my family to attend college, graduate, and earn a master’s degree. My sisters always pushed me to succeed, believed in me, and made sacrifices that helped shape the woman I am today.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I ever received was to come to the table with knowledge and use my voice. About 15 years ago, I was the only woman and the only person of color at the table, and my boss reminded me that people would not know what I had to offer if I stayed quiet. That advice taught me to stop shrinking in rooms I had earned the right to be in.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice is to lead with confidence and come prepared with knowledge. Do not just learn your job, understand how HR impacts the business through hiring, training, retention, culture, and organizational strategy. When you understand the bigger picture, you become more than support, you become a true strategic partner.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest opportunities in HR is helping organizations understand that people strategy is business strategy. Companies are navigating talent shortages, retention challenges, changing employee expectations, and the need for stronger leadership. HR has the opportunity to guide those conversations and help build workplaces where people and the business can grow.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty, integrity, accountability, and positivity are the values that guide me most. I believe in doing what I say I am going to do, showing up prepared and on time, and treating people with respect. I also believe in surrounding myself with people and environments that encourage growth.
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