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Melanie Hanna

@melaniehanna

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I build employee-first HR operations, culture, and recruiting programs at scale.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for an HR Director role where I can build employee-first culture, strengthen retention and engagement, improve HR operations, and support employees through empathetic, compliant people practices.

At Bull Moose Music, I lead HR operations across 10 retail locations, processing weekly payroll for 150 employees, managing benefits and ESOP activities, and implementing HRIS and LMS platforms that support data-driven decisions and required training.

Previously at White Barn Inn and Fairmont, I helped launch global HR technology and learning programs, trained employees at all levels, and strengthened culture through empathetic employee relations. I reduced time to hire from 30 days to 7 days and increased facility-wide retention by 10% in 12 months.

My background spans hospitality, manufacturing, medical, sales, HR, and recruiting. I use empathy to create employee-first cultures where people feel happy, safe, and supported.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

HR Director

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Bull Moose Music

Nov 2025 - Present (9 months)

Integrated a fully operational HRIS, managed weekly payroll through Paycor, oversaw ESOP activities, revamped the employee handbook for compliance, implemented a comprehensive LMS for training, handled employee investigations, and supervised HR operations across 10 locations.

HRIS Payroll Paycor Employee Handbook LMS HR Investigations HR Operations

Director of Talent & Culture

White Barn Inn

Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 (11 months)

Certified global trainer who assisted with the global launch of Auberge's new EES and assisted employees at all levels to solve work related issues with empathy to improve culture and retention. Implemented Auberge L&D programs and standards within 90 days and updated forms and policies for employee orientations to reflect ME 2025 state laws and regulations.

Training Employee Engagement Retention Peakon Onboarding Policy Development

Assistant Director of Talent & Culture

Fairmont

May 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 5 months)

Certified global trainer who assisted with the global launch of Accor's new ATS and assisted both union and non-union employees at all levels to solve work related issues with empathy to improve culture and retention. Increased facility wide retention 10% in 12 months through implementing SHRM leadership competencies into every day values.

Training Employee Engagement Retention ATS SmartRecruiters Taleo SHRM

HR Generalist

Spring Creek Nursing & Rehab Center

Mar 2021 - Nov 2021 (8 months)

Managed the HRIS and administered onboarding while supporting employees at all levels on FMLA, workers’ compensation, benefits, 401(k), career development, and employee-relations issues. Standardized facility-wide recruitment tracking, conducted workplace investigations with actionable recommendations, and founded a Diversity & Events Committee.

HRIS Onboarding FMLA Workers’ Compensation Benefits 401K Employee Relations Recruitment Investigation Diversity

Northeast Recruiter

DHL Supply Chain

Jan 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year 2 months)

Built and maintained collaborative relationships with hiring supervisors, HR managers, and general managers across 20+ union and non‑union sites while managing full‑cycle recruitment—from sourcing and interviewing to selection and onboarding.

Recruitment Sourcing Interviewing Onboarding Non Union