Megan Herne, PHR, SHRM-CP
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Leanne Smith, PHR, SHRM-CP
Megan Herne reported to me and I would describe her as very intelligent, dedicated and a hard worker. She went above and beyond in her role and created strong relationships with the management team. She was a great mentor and provided support to many employees. Megan is extremely professional and is motivated by continuously learning. I appreciated and valued her. She took the time produce excellent work and she was always prepared. She made my job easier! Megan is an asset to any organization.
Catherine Pearson
Megan is a forward-thinking HR professional who works with a sense of urgency, operations understanding, and eye for detail while still maintaining the overall objective. She maintains a strong commitment to the organization's culture in executing every aspect of her job. Megan also is committed to continuing to grow her expertise in HR with continued education and community involvement. In addition, team members recognize her commitment to them and the organization, and she is rewarded with their trust. She is definitely part of the evolution of HR to being more of a true business partner.
Leanne Smith, PHR, SHRM-CP
Megan Herne reported to me and I would describe her as very intelligent, dedicated and a hard worker. She went above and beyond in her role and created strong relationships with the management team. She was a great mentor and provided support to many employees. Megan is extremely professional and is motivated by continuously learning. I appreciated and valued her. She took the time produce excellent work and she was always prepared. She made my job easier! Megan is an asset to any organization.
Catherine Pearson
Megan is a forward-thinking HR professional who works with a sense of urgency, operations understanding, and eye for detail while still maintaining the overall objective. She maintains a strong commitment to the organization's culture in executing every aspect of her job. Megan also is committed to continuing to grow her expertise in HR with continued education and community involvement. In addition, team members recognize her commitment to them and the organization, and she is rewarded with their trust. She is definitely part of the evolution of HR to being more of a true business partner.
Leanne Smith, PHR, SHRM-CP
Megan Herne reported to me and I would describe her as very intelligent, dedicated and a hard worker. She went above and beyond in her role and created strong relationships with the management team. She was a great mentor and provided support to many employees. Megan is extremely professional and is motivated by continuously learning. I appreciated and valued her. She took the time produce excellent work and she was always prepared. She made my job easier! Megan is an asset to any organization.
Catherine Pearson
Megan is a forward-thinking HR professional who works with a sense of urgency, operations understanding, and eye for detail while still maintaining the overall objective. She maintains a strong commitment to the organization's culture in executing every aspect of her job. Megan also is committed to continuing to grow her expertise in HR with continued education and community involvement. In addition, team members recognize her commitment to them and the organization, and she is rewarded with their trust. She is definitely part of the evolution of HR to being more of a true business partner.
Leanne Smith, PHR, SHRM-CP
Megan Herne reported to me and I would describe her as very intelligent, dedicated and a hard worker. She went above and beyond in her role and created strong relationships with the management team. She was a great mentor and provided support to many employees. Megan is extremely professional and is motivated by continuously learning. I appreciated and valued her. She took the time produce excellent work and she was always prepared. She made my job easier! Megan is an asset to any organization.
Catherine Pearson
Megan is a forward-thinking HR professional who works with a sense of urgency, operations understanding, and eye for detail while still maintaining the overall objective. She maintains a strong commitment to the organization's culture in executing every aspect of her job. Megan also is committed to continuing to grow her expertise in HR with continued education and community involvement. In addition, team members recognize her commitment to them and the organization, and she is rewarded with their trust. She is definitely part of the evolution of HR to being more of a true business partner.
Credentials
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SHRM-CP
SHRMSep, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
PHR Certification
HR Certification Institute - HRCIJan, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Cooley Group
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United States
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Textile Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Human Resources & Social Responsibility
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Nov 2022 - Present
Leadership of the Human Resources function at Cooley Group, including 4 plant locations throughout the US & Canada Leadership of the Human Resources function at Cooley Group, including 4 plant locations throughout the US & Canada
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AstroNova, Inc.
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Human Resources Manager - North America
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Apr 2019 - Nov 2022
HR Operations supporting the United States and Canada
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Human Resources Business Partner
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May 2016 - Apr 2019
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Howley Bread Group, Ltd., a franchisee of Panera, LLC
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Talent Acquisition Manager
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Oct 2015 - May 2016
• Provide management of full lifecycle recruiting including sourcing, qualifying, prescreening of candidates, coordination of interviews, selection, offer and administrative components • Maintain effective communications with hiring managers and HR Director regarding staffing requirements and staffing metrics • Build and maintain strong internal and external networks to proactively identify leads/candidates • Maintain multiple applicant tracking systems & internal HR websites • Work… Show more • Provide management of full lifecycle recruiting including sourcing, qualifying, prescreening of candidates, coordination of interviews, selection, offer and administrative components • Maintain effective communications with hiring managers and HR Director regarding staffing requirements and staffing metrics • Build and maintain strong internal and external networks to proactively identify leads/candidates • Maintain multiple applicant tracking systems & internal HR websites • Work with hiring manager to perform detailed reference checks on selected candidates and manage background check process • Conduct orientations, including benefits orientations, for selected employees based on position • Conduct HR related training initiatives including but not limited to classroom and webinar training sessions • Prepare and conduct HR audits for employment file compliance, including Company policies and state and federal required forms • Compose Job Descriptions and additional HR policies and procedures based on determined needs • Handle multiple project related assignments as assigned by HR Director
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Oct 2012 - Oct 2015
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Forensic Risk Alliance
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Business Support Assistant - Temp
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Jun 2012 - Oct 2012
• Provide business support to the combined HR/ Internal Accounting Department • Develop & implement employee filing system, adhering to federal privacy regulations • Receive, track and process invoices - AP & AR • Provide business support to the combined HR/ Internal Accounting Department • Develop & implement employee filing system, adhering to federal privacy regulations • Receive, track and process invoices - AP & AR
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The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Server
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Apr 2008 - Oct 2012
• Provide exceptional food & beverage service to upscale clientele • Assist in onboarding of seasonal servers • Selected to participate in external job related educational opportunities • Proficient server in core year-round staff • Provide exceptional food & beverage service to upscale clientele • Assist in onboarding of seasonal servers • Selected to participate in external job related educational opportunities • Proficient server in core year-round staff
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Hasbro
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Intern
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
• Coordinate updates to Organization Charts • Assist in organization of Job Description library • Organize candidate interview schedules as needed • Assist in preparation of HR materials for New Hire and Offer Packets • Route PAF’s for approvals and process via Live-link • Coordinate updates to Organization Charts • Assist in organization of Job Description library • Organize candidate interview schedules as needed • Assist in preparation of HR materials for New Hire and Offer Packets • Route PAF’s for approvals and process via Live-link
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Newport Creamery
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Shift Supervisor
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Mar 2005 - Oct 2009
• Began as a waitress • Promoted to supervisory position February 2007 • Supervised a crew of up to 15 workers per shift • Responsible for daily inventories, server cash-outs and computing procedures • Built professional relationships with product vendors • Attended management training seminars through the company • Certified in food safety • Covered many shifts in different restaurants throughout Rhode Island • Began as a waitress • Promoted to supervisory position February 2007 • Supervised a crew of up to 15 workers per shift • Responsible for daily inventories, server cash-outs and computing procedures • Built professional relationships with product vendors • Attended management training seminars through the company • Certified in food safety • Covered many shifts in different restaurants throughout Rhode Island
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Education
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2015 - 2020
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services -
2009 - 2011
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Business Administration -
2006 - 2009
Community College of Rhode Island
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
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