Michael Morgenthal

About Michael Morgenthal

I am grateful for the support of my family, who remind me that work and life should complement, not compete with, one another. Their encouragement has fueled my career journey, from relocating when face-to-face leadership mattered most, to now guiding global HR strategy for a growing organization.Today, I serve as HR Vice President, Corporate at ProAmpac, where I partner with C-Suite leaders to align people strategies with business objectives. My work spans HR operations, technology, culture, and organizational design, always anchored in the belief that strong processes and genuine relationships drive lasting results.By nature, I am a people person. I thrive on connecting with team members at all levels, listening actively, and creating space where the best ideas win regardless of title. I believe in removing barriers, modeling company values, and ensuring that how we achieve results matters just as much as what we achieve.When I look back on my career, I want to be remembered for cultivating talent, helping leaders achieve their potential, and building organizations where people can succeed at work while living fulfilling lives outside of it.

Experience

1. HR Vice President, Corporate & HR Operations

   ProAmpac

   May 2019 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Serve as strategic HR partner to the C-Suite, directly supporting shared-services executives and their leadership teams. Guide organizational design, strategic targets, and leadership maturity to drive business performance.* Lead HR Operations corporate functions (HRIS, Payroll, Workforce Management) and oversee enterprise-wide Centers of Excellence to deliver consistent, scalable solutions in compensation, benefits, talent, and total rewards.* Spearhead global HR technology transformation — including U.S. and Canadian UKG launches and upcoming European rollout — connecting business systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and workforce insights.* Shape and execute a people strategy focused on retention, growth, and capability, aligning HR initiatives with investor expectations and long-term organizational health.* Partnered on 13+ M&A integrations, balancing rapid business objectives with culture alignment and process harmonization, accelerating “One ProAmpac” integration while preserving local strengths.* Serve as global CHRO resource creating an impact by linking HR strategy to enterprise results, while fostering a culture that prioritizes collaboration, balance, and sustainable performance.

Education

• Glen Este High School | State

  High School or, General Studies

  1996 — 2000

• University of Cincinnati

  Associates, Psychology

  2001 — 2003

• Northern Kentucky University

  Bachelors, Psychology

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Personnel Management
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Hiring
• Training
• Trusted Business Partner
• Strategic Human Resource Planning
• Recruiting
• Interviewing
• Workplace Safety
• Leadership
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Human Resources
• Organizational Development
• Employee Benefits
• Coaching
• Onboarding
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• New Hire Orientations
• Management
• Team Building