Megan Ellis
Columbus,OH
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Director, Head of HR
Matrix Adhesives Group, LLC
05.2023 - Current
- Serve as member of Executive Leadership Team and Head of HR, providing guidance on strategic company-wide initiatives. Report to CEO with regular reporting to Board of Directors.
- Led integration of six platform companies to establish and harmonize policy handbook, integrate benefits and devised overall compensation strategy to improve cost position while maintaining value for associates.
- Define and drive strategic HR direction, overseeing 5 direct reports in US and Canada
- Act as primary executive coach to all direct reports of CEO. Serve as trusted confidant and strategist to senior leaders across business.
- Lead development and implementation of change management strategies and plans to address sensitive organizational and employee issues.
Global Sr. HR Business Partner
Hexion, Inc
10.2017 - 12.2022
- Provide HR direction, coaching and feedback to senior leaders across multiple corporate functions and multi-site manufacturing operations
- Lead strategic talent development and succession planning discussions with executive leadership teams to proactively identify training needs and solutions to key human resources issues; develop and deliver targeted training to address skill gaps and accelerate competency development in leaders
- Facilitate and drive core HR processes across global functions to ensure consistency and equity in performance management, staffing and salary planning for 600+ associates globally
- Developed and lead global employee engagement strategy, including launching first-ever engagement survey and advise senior executive team and global HR Operations team on engagement approach, leading to 20% YOY increase in associate engagement
- Created and implemented new continuous performance development pilot program focused on providing real-time feedback and development-focused conversations in place of standard performance evaluations, leading to increased engagement scores, improved teamwork and resulting in program being rolled out to entire organization
- Co-founded and chaired first global Business Resource Group for women leaders. Sourced speakers, developed content and facilitated workshops for quarterly membership events
- HR Lead for startup of new corporate office located in India with accountability for: developing all HR processes and procedures aligned with company standards; staffing 50+ new associates; implementing safety policies and procedures; establishing culture initiatives to drive engagement; facilitating global communications with emphasis on local impact
- Facilitate High Performance Teamwork workshops globally with emphasis on building trust and increasing transparency to drive business results
Labor & Employee Relations Program Manager
DHL Supply Chain
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Trusted advisor to business leaders aligning human resources activities to business strategy for 27,000 employees and 417+ locations in North America
- Define and implement employee relations framework to support business priorities and promote employee engagement and productivity
- Optimize use of HR analytics, best practices and tools to empower business leaders and ensure sustainable employee engagement culture
- Partner with senior leadership to influence labor strategy in new business pursuits
- Design and develop training programs for frontline leadership and HR partners in North America related to preventative labor practices, employee engagement and human resources development
- Partner with global counterparts to define learning outcomes for leadership and ensure alignment with global strategy
- Determine and execute labor mitigation strategies including onsite campaign management and strike readiness protocols
- Partner with HR and Operations to respond to Labor grievances and NLRB board charges
- Accelerated Leadership Development Program coach: responsible for curriculum design, training program and development feedback for 25 cross-sector leaders; partner with Talent Management CoE and business leaders to prioritize learning outcomes
HR Manager
DHL Supply Chain
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Lead for 24/7 retail e-commerce start-up with 150 steady state associates with quarterly peak ramp to 300+
- Responsible for design and delivery of associate engagement strategy, compensation recommendations, recruiting and retention strategies and all HR related processes, tools and training
- Managed succession planning process and maintained oversight of all development activities to ensure completion of growth objectives; partnered with Talent Management CoE to build organizational capability and recommend talent for growth opportunities
- Partnered with Operations team to execute end-to-end Employee Opinion Survey and action plan process to drive YOY increase of 14 points
- Managed organizational change process through multiple leadership and shift transitions and designed and implemented site stabilization plan to reduce turnover and increase productivity
- Advised leadership on legal and policy compliance
Recruiter
DHL Supply Chain
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Managed high-volume requisitions in timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful offers and acceptances.
- Created centralized internship program and worked with business partners to transfer interns to full-time hires; recruiting class quadrupled in size using this framework
Talent Management Specialist
DHL Supply Chain
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Facilitated succession planning and performance calibration meetings for all sectors in North America and partnered with business leaders to ensure follow-up on development actions
- Maintained performance management system and responsible for launch and completion of year-end evaluations, goal setting and development planning process
- Partnered with IT, Compensation and HRMS teams on regular basis to maintain system integrity
Education
Master of Arts - Labor & Human Resources
The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Denison University
Timeline
HR Director, Head of HR
Matrix Adhesives Group, LLC
05.2023 - Current
Global Sr. HR Business Partner
Hexion, Inc
10.2017 - 12.2022
Labor & Employee Relations Program Manager
DHL Supply Chain
10.2015 - 10.2017
HR Manager
DHL Supply Chain
07.2013 - 09.2015
Recruiter
DHL Supply Chain
08.2011 - 06.2013
Talent Management Specialist
DHL Supply Chain
08.2010 - 08.2011
Master of Arts - Labor & Human Resources
The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Denison University