Megan Pullen Cohan
Smyrna,GA
Summary
Personable HR Director with solid background in talent acquisition, employee relations and performance management. Skilled in utilizing data and analytics to push strategic HR initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Manager, Full-Time
ACM Chemistries Inc
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring cost-effective coverage options for employees while staying within budget constraints.
- Conducted thorough compensation analyses to maintain competitive pay structures within the industry market standards.
- Managed workforce planning initiatives, ensuring appropriate staffing levels across departments
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and improved service delivery.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
SR. Employee Relations Business Partner, Full-Time
Graphic Packaging International
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducted thorough investigations into workplace complaints, resolving conflicts promptly and fairly while minimizing legal exposure.
- Conducted organizational employee relations trainings for COE
- Development of employee relations spreadsheet dashboard for data analytics.
HR Manager, Full-Time
MAK Anesthesia
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Supporting CEO and CFO with policy administration, benefit negotiation, training, succession planning and employee relations throughout multiple sites and management of 3 employees
- ESOP administration and implementation
- Selection, implementation, and training of new HRIS & ATS systems to be used throughout the organization
- Audits & reporting to GA board of medicine, and board of directors for the organization in compliance with current ACHA regulations & nursing union contracts
- Implementation of employee engagement surveys, to include follow up, communication efforts and action plans initiatives
- Collaborated with executive leadership team to develop long-term HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
HR Generalist, Full-Time
Avow Hospice
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Coaching of managers on hiring, safety, employee relations, disciplinary actions, and training in compliance with ACHA regulations & nursing union contracts
- Collaborated with senior leadership to develop strategic HR plans aligned with organizational needs.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to improve employee skills and performance.
- Developed compensation strategies that effectively rewarded top performers while adhering to budget constraints.
- Conducted thorough investigations into workplace issues, resolving conflicts promptly and professionally.
HR Manager
Linga International, LLC
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Oversight of all employee engagement initiatives, company succession & talent planning, progressive disciplinary action and termination review, benefit negotiation and administration, & development of training & policy
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Implemented performance management systems, providing constructive feedback and coaching opportunities for employees.
- Collaborated closely with department heads in executing strategic workforce planning initiatives that aligned human capital resources with company goals.
- Ensured legal compliance with labor laws by conducting regular audits and updating policies as necessary.
HR Generalist
David Lawerence Mental Health Center
12.2015 - 09.2019
- Support of all daily human resources functions including: recruiting, payroll, leave administration, ACHA compliance, worker’s compensation claims, employee relations and employee engagement
- Completion of organizations Blue Zone certification
- Full-cycle provider credentialing
- Served as a trusted advisor to employees at all levels of the organization regarding career development, workplace policies, and conflict resolution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives through strategic HR planning.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
- Supported company growth by leading successful recruitment and hiring campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Florida Gulf Coast University
12.2015
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Organizational Development
- Succession Planning
- Labor Relations
- Training and Mentoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Management
- HR policy/Procedure Development
Certification
SHRM- CP
Timeline
Human Resources Manager, Full-Time
ACM Chemistries Inc
03.2024 - Current
SR. Employee Relations Business Partner, Full-Time
Graphic Packaging International
08.2022 - 03.2024
HR Manager, Full-Time
MAK Anesthesia
10.2021 - 11.2022
HR Generalist, Full-Time
Avow Hospice
08.2020 - 10.2021
HR Manager
Linga International, LLC
09.2019 - 05.2020
HR Generalist
David Lawerence Mental Health Center
12.2015 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts -
Florida Gulf Coast University
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