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Megan Raye, CEBS, PHR

Human Resources Director at Aspen Publishing

Megan Raye has a diverse work experience in the field of human resources. Megan'smost recent role was as the Human Resources Director at Aspen Publishing, starting in December 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Human Resources Director at Oxford Instruments from August 2018 to September 2021.

From 2013 to 2018, Megan worked as the Human Resources Manager at NeuroLogica, where they were responsible for various aspects of HR management, including transitioning from outsourced HR to in-house HR and assisting in the transition to becoming a subsidiary of Samsung. During their tenure, they achieved significant accomplishments such as tripling the company's size through recruiting and increasing brand profile, creating an employee resource group, ensuring OFCCP compliance, and implementing company-wide ATS, HRIS, and on/off-boarding processes.

Prior to that, Megan was the Director of Human Resources at Next Step Living, Inc. from May 2010 to April 2013. In this role, they played a key role in building the company from a startup with 24 employees to the largest Home Performance Contractor in the Mass Save Program, employing over 460 individuals. Megan received a PIC Achiever Award from the Boston Private Industry Council in 2012 for their contributions.

Before these positions, Megan gained experience as the Human Resources Manager at Shady Hill School from September 2008 to August 2010, and as the Benefits Manager at the Unitarian Universalist Association from June 2005 to September 2008. Megan also held roles at Tufts University and Brandeis University in various capacities.

Overall, Megan Raye's work experience showcases their expertise in human resources management, including recruitment, HR system implementation, compliance, and organizational development. Megan has successfully contributed to the growth and success of multiple organizations throughout their career.

Megan Raye, CEBS, PHR, has a diverse education history in both performing arts and human resources development. Megan obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Theater Arts from Brandeis University, graduating in 1996. Megan continued their education at Brandeis University, completing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree with a specialization in Dramaturgy from 2000 to 2002.

In 2015, Megan pursued further education in the field of Human Resources Development at the University of Texas at Tyler. Megan enrolled in the Master of Science (MS) program and successfully completed their degree in 2017.

In addition to their formal education, Megan has also acquired several certifications to enhance their professional expertise. Megan became a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) through the International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists in June 2009. Megan also obtained the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) designation from the HR Certification Institute in January 2009. Megan further expanded their knowledge by obtaining certifications such as "Human Resources Analytics" from UC Irvine in October 2021, "Building Accountability into Your Culture" from LinkedIn in November 2020, and "Microsoft Teams Quick Tips" from LinkedIn in July 2020. Megan also completed a "Mini-MBA: Business Essentials" program offered by Rutgers Business School in December 2019.

More recently, in June 2023, Megan obtained several certifications, including "Be an Inclusive Organization People Won't Leave" and "Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees" from LinkedIn.

Although they have mentioned certifications including "Compensation Management Specialist (CMS)" and "Group Benefits Associate" from the International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists, no information regarding their obtained months and years is available.

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