Amedisys, a leading personalized health care-at-home company, has welcomed Sharon Brunecz as the company’s new chief human resources officer, replacing the retiring Larry Pernosky.

With more than 20 years of experience, Brunecz has already led several human capital strategies that resulted in positive business outcomes.

“Our employees are at the heart of everything we do here at Amedisys,” President and CEO Paul Kusserow said. “Sharon’s depth of expertise in human capital strategies will be invaluable as we continue our quest in becoming the industry’s employer of choice to attract and retain the best of the best to care for our patients.”

Brunecz previously served as chief human resources officer for US Acute Care Solutions, where she oversaw the HR, corporate communications and marketing functions of the company. She also held several HR leadership positions at PNC Financial Services Group. 

Kusserow also extended his thanks to Pernosky “for his leadership in helping to transform our company’s culture.”