Michael Hemenway

VP, Chief Human Resource Officer @WoodmenLife

Omaha, NE, US

Serve as the enterprise’s chief architect of human capital strategy, aligning talent, workforce planning, and organizational capability with long‑term business priorities. Partner with the CEO and executive team to shape a high‑performance culture, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and accelerate organizational growth- Set the strategic direction for enterprise HR, integrating workforce planning, organizational design, and performance optimization to ensure the business is prepared for current and future demands- Drive a unified talent strategy encompassing executive and critical‑role recruiting, leadership development, succession planning, and enterprise engagement to build a deep, sustainable leadership bench- Oversee HR operations and governance, ensuring excellence in compliance, performance management, and change leadership while enabling scalable, efficient people processes- Advance analytics‑driven decision‑making by expanding HR data capabilities, enabling predictive insights on talent, workforce risk, and organizational health- Steward financial discipline through strategic budget management, workforce cost analysis, and optimization of talent investments- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and inclusion, ensuring the organization remains agile, competitive, and aligned with its mission and values.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Bachelor of Science, Marketing