Matt Meador
Summary
Values-driven, strategic leader with 15+ years of experience across customer service, supply chain, learning, HR, and communications. Adept at aligning culture with business strategy, scaling enterprise initiatives, and inspiring teams to deliver results. Known for building high-performing teams, developing talent, and leading with purpose. Currently pursuing a Director-level role to lead and evolve culture programs at The Home Depot.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, HR Communications
The Home Depot
2020.10 - Current
- Built and led a communications team to support HR through a portfolio-driven business partnership model
- Designed and launched a mobile-optimized HR publication, enhancing field accessibility and engagement
- Consistently ranked highest in VOA leadership behaviors and ACI; direct reports routinely promoted
Senior Manager, HR Project Management Office
The Home Depot
2019.02 - 2020.10
- Co-founded and scaled the HR PMO; established team governance, intake processes, and best practices
- Led cross-functional initiatives including COVID response, natural disaster mobilization, and M&A workstreams
- Positioned PMO as HR's Center of Excellence for project execution
Manager, Product Management – Human Resources
The Home Depot
2018.05 - 2019.02
- Partnered with Talent Acquisition to identify business needs and deliver technology solutions
- Implemented a new hourly staffing system, reducing time-to-hire by 7 days
Manager, Supply Chain Order Fulfillment
McMaster-Carr Supply Company
2017.04 - 2018.03
- Led learning and talent development across a 3,000+ employee warehouse workforce
- Introduced first-person GoPro training videos, cutting ramp-up time and improving engagement
- Designed a scalable trainer-to-trainee model (1:4), optimizing training efficiency
Manager, Learning & Leadership Development
McMaster-Carr Supply Company
2014.04 - 2017.04
- Directed adult learning initiatives across 600+ customer service staff
- Launched a unified onboarding experience, halving time-to-productivity and reducing training overhead
Supervisor, Customer Service
McMaster-Carr Supply Company
2012.01 - 2014.04
- Led a team of 9 associates managing high-volume customer inquiries
- Implemented a collaboration model that reduced inbound volume by 7.5%
Education
BA - Philosophy
University of Georgia
01.2010
Skills
- People Leadership
- Culture Strategy
- Talent Development
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Change Leadership
- Customer-Back Thinking
- Communication
- Driving Results
Timeline
Senior Manager, HR Communications
The Home Depot
2020.10 - Current
Senior Manager, HR Project Management Office
The Home Depot
2019.02 - 2020.10
Manager, Product Management – Human Resources
The Home Depot
2018.05 - 2019.02
Manager, Supply Chain Order Fulfillment
McMaster-Carr Supply Company
2017.04 - 2018.03
Manager, Learning & Leadership Development
McMaster-Carr Supply Company
2014.04 - 2017.04
Supervisor, Customer Service
McMaster-Carr Supply Company
2012.01 - 2014.04
BA - Philosophy
University of Georgia