Megan McCurdy
Aberdeen,New Jersey
Summary
Results-oriented Human Resources professional with a strong focus on partnering with the business to achieve strategic goals, develop leadership capabilities, and enhance organizational effectiveness. Committed to finding unique solutions to complex problems while prioritizing a customer experience approach. Seeking opportunities to leverage skills and expertise in driving positive change and delivering impactful results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director, Human Resources
INTRA-CELLULAR THERAPIES
07.2024 - Current
- Main point of contact for the Primary Care Commercial team to address and resolve internal employee relations investigations as identified, ensuring appropriate response and follow through for resolution while mitigating risk and liability
- Lead for the second phase of commercial expansion within a project team
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
Global Human Resources Business Partner – Genomics and Commercial Divisions
AZENTA LIFE SCIENCES
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Partnered with and guided senior leadership through global workforce planning, talent management and performance management
- Built a trusting relationship with leaders to allow for influence and empowerment in decision making and program implementation at the division and department levels
- Analyzed business and employee metrics to make crucial decisions impacting talent and overall employee wellness
- Implemented a talent review program to develop department leads and to assist with risk assessment, succession planning and individual employee development
- Coached junior, senior and executive level leaders to improve leadership capabilities, departmental and crossfunctional communication, recognition and change management
- Provided guidance to leaders on employment law and organizational policy interpretation
- Drafted and implemented new HR policies and reviewed existing policies for improvement and modernization
- Led specific global projects such as a mental health program, Learning Week, a new Reward and Recognition platform implementation and the rollout of new Core Values as part of an energetic, creative committee
- Collaborated with Centers of Excellence partners in talent acquisition, compensation, HRIS technology, payroll and benefits
- Facilitated frontline leadership training in coaching, relationship development, delivering feedback, collaboration and general management
- Formulated a retention focused program to decrease divisional turnover
- Facilitated cost savings restructuring and coached global divisional leadership on organizational communication
Human Resources Manager
KNIPPER HEALTH
03.2017 - 09.2021
- Managed, coached and developed a team of 6 coordinators, specialists and managers
- Partnered with Managers on all HR program disciplines such as employee relations, talent management, compensation, talent acquisition and performance management
- Partnered with department and division leaders on workforce planning, aligning business objectives with talent management and improving change management capabilities
- Developed job descriptions and department structures for new distribution and pharmacy facilities
- Led human resources projects including developing an Onboarding Program, implementing an applicant tracking system and onboarding platform and developing a performance management program
- Managed the performance management process across all New Jersey sites and national casual employee population
- Reviewed internal equity and market data to create salary profiles for newly created positions
- Analyzed turnover data and presented HR and division leaders with retention initiatives
- Partnered with managers to implement retention programs
- Assisted with an out-of-state acquisition
- Created employee handbook, policies and procedures and performance management expectations and assessments for new department
- Participated in HR COVID response team
- Formulated communication guidance to leadership and assisted with the dissemination of the organizational messaging
- Maintained company compliance across all 50 states with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents
- Developed and facilitated training programs
Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Specialist
TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION
08.2010 - 03.2017
- Managed and coached a team of two coordinators
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to management
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts
Education
Bachelor’s - Psychology
The College of New Jersey
Skills
- Talent Management
- Change Management
- Performance Management
- Leadership Development
- Strategic Human Resource Planning
- Strategic leadership
- Key relationship management
Certification
HRCI - SPHR Certification, expired, 03/31/22, need to recertify
Timeline
Associate Director, Human Resources
INTRA-CELLULAR THERAPIES
07.2024 - Current
Global Human Resources Business Partner – Genomics and Commercial Divisions
AZENTA LIFE SCIENCES
05.2022 - 07.2024
Human Resources Manager
KNIPPER HEALTH
03.2017 - 09.2021
Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Specialist
TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION
08.2010 - 03.2017
Bachelor’s - Psychology
The College of New Jersey
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