
Megan Raye, CEBS, PHR

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About me
Experienced HR Director, Generalist, and Recruiter.
Education

Brandeis University
2000 - 2002MFA DramaturgyActivities and Societies: Served as Dramaturg for several productions, served as TA for serveral classes, and taught Freshmen Writing Seminar.

Brandeis University
1992 - 1996BA Theater ArtsActivities and Societies: Brandeis Players, UTC, Boris' Kitchen, Tympaneum Euphorium

University of Texas at Tyler
2015 - 2017Master of Science - MS Human Resources DevelopmentHuman Resource Development (HRD) is a process of developing human expertise through organization development and personnel training and development so that individual improvement enhances corporate performance. Careers in this field are available in business, nonprofit, educational, and governmental settings. The HRD program provides students the opportunity to combine study and related experiences to develop, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge of the purposes, practices… Show more Human Resource Development (HRD) is a process of developing human expertise through organization development and personnel training and development so that individual improvement enhances corporate performance. Careers in this field are available in business, nonprofit, educational, and governmental settings. The HRD program provides students the opportunity to combine study and related experiences to develop, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge of the purposes, practices, issues, and problems of private for profit and public not-for-profit organizations. Students also have the opportunity to learn how to design, deliver, and evaluate effective training programs. Show less
Experience

Brandeis University
Sept 1997 - Aug 2000Managed annual Phonathon and Direct Mail programsHired, trained, and supervised up to 65 students per semester for Phonathon while continually updating training materials and calling scriptsProduced annual Report on Giving Provided administrative support to Director and Associate Director
Assistant Director, Annual Fund
Oct 1998 - Aug 2000Staff Assistant to Director of Planned and Major Gifts
Sept 1997 - Oct 1998

Brandeis University
May 2002 - Aug 2003Academic Administrator & Program CoordinatorManaged Theater Arts Academic OfficeServed as liaison between students/faculty and staff/Department/University; managed faculty searches; created and maintained instructional budget, course schedules, and ENCORE (Alumni Newsletter); assisted in undergraduate and graduate recruitmentCoordinated and publicized Actors Showcase for graduating M.F.A. actors Supervised Staff Assistant

Tufts University
Jan 2004 - Aug 2004Summer Study AdvisorManaged Tufts Summer Study Program for high school students Recruitment: school visits, correspondence, and marketingProcessed applications, correspondence, billing, and financial aidDesigned Orientation: created student handbook and flyersCoordinated 4 College Life & Planning Workshops

Unitarian Universalist Association
Jun 2005 - Sept 2008Benefits ManagerResponsible for benefits management for almost 150 Boston-based employees and 50 nation-wide.

Shady Hill School
Sept 2008 - Aug 2010Human Resources ManagerCreated Human Resources Department in established private school for almost 200 employees.

Next Step Living, Inc
May 2010 - Apr 2013Director of Human ResourcesPlayed key role in building NSL from startup of 24 employees to largest Home Performance Contractor in the Mass Save Program with over 460 employees in 2.5 years for which I received a 2012 PIC Achiever Award from the Boston Private Industry Council.

NeuroLogica
May 2013 - Aug 2018Human Resources ManagerResponsible for all aspects of HR Management, including transition from outsourced HR to in-house HR, and assisting in transition from independent company to Samsung subsidiary. Achievements include: recruiting to triple size of company while increasing brand profile; creation of employee resource group; OFCCP compliance; research and implementation of company-wide ATS, HRIS, and On/Off-boarding and Evaluation processes.

Oxford Instruments
Aug 2018 - Sept 2021Human Resources DirectorDirector of Human Resources - Americas: Responsible for all aspects of HR Direction for the US, Canada, and Mexico including talent management and diversity & inclusion; Benefits selection and management including transition to new PTO plan and change of 401k record keeper; implementation of multiple modules within our HRIS including ATS, learning, and performance management; Employee relations; and OFCCP compliance.

Aspen Publishing
Dec 2021 - nowHuman Resources Director
Licenses & Certifications

Compensation Management Specialist (CMS)
International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists
Group Benefits Associate
International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
International Society of Certified Employee Benefits SpecialistsJun 2009- View certificate

Building Accountability into Your Culture
LinkedInNov 2020 - View certificate

Mini-MBA: Business Essentials
Rutgers Business SchoolDec 2019 
Human Resources Analytics
UC IrvineOct 2021- View certificate

Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees
LinkedInJun 2023 - View certificate

Microsoft Teams Quick Tips
LinkedInJul 2020 - View certificate

Professional in Human Resources (PHR®)
HR Certification Institute - HRCIJan 2009 - View certificate

Be an Inclusive Organization People Won't Leave
LinkedInJun 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Megan Raye, CEBS, PHRPIC Achiever Boston Private Industry Council (PIC) Sep 2012 These awards are given to those who exemplify the Boston Private Industry Council (PIC)'s mission of connecting the youth and adults of Boston to the mainstream economy through education and employment. I was recognized for my work as Director of HR at Next Step Living - specifically my work with the Career Centers in Boston and with the Mayors Office on Jobs and their Pathways Out of Pverty Grant. These programs had the triple impact of putting Massachusetts citizens back to work; allowed… Show more These awards are given to those who exemplify the Boston Private Industry Council (PIC)'s mission of connecting the youth and adults of Boston to the mainstream economy through education and employment. I was recognized for my work as Director of HR at Next Step Living - specifically my work with the Career Centers in Boston and with the Mayors Office on Jobs and their Pathways Out of Pverty Grant. These programs had the triple impact of putting Massachusetts citizens back to work; allowed many of them to receive paid on-the-job training in which they learned sustainable, transferable job skills; all while helping NSL achieve a stunning 2000% growth from 20 employees in January of 2010 to over 400 employees by September 2012. Show less
Languages
- frFrench
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