Melissa P.

About Melissa P.

I\'ve designed global people strategies that scale operations across 18+ countries driving retention, engagement, and culture transformation that directly lift business performance.As a Global HR Director and strategic advisor, I’ve led workforce transformation initiatives that align people strategy with business growth. In previous roles I have reengineered global HR operations to cut voluntary turnover by 22% and boost employee engagement by 15 points within 1 year. I directed HR due diligence for multi-million-dollar M&A integrations across Europe and LATAM and built scalable programs supporting employees globally.My expertise spans AI in HR, HR technology modernization, and people analytics translating data into insight that powers decisions, innovation, and retention. I specialize in workforce transformation, organizational development, and executive coaching, helping leaders build future-ready, inclusive workplaces.Bilingual in English and Spanish, I’ve led diverse global teams across the U.S, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC, bringing cross-cultural perspective and DEI leadership to every engagement. As Founder of HR On Demand and Board Chair at Boundless Freedom Project, I combine entrepreneurial agility with corporate governance expertise.I’m open to CHRO, board advisory, and global HR leadership opportunities where technology, culture, and strategy intersect to drive measurable impact. Let’s connect.Areas of expertise: Global HR Leadership • CHRO Readiness • Chief People Officer • HR Tech & AI • People Analytics • Workforce Transformation • Organizational Development • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • M&A • Talent Acquisition • Total Rewards • Succession Planning

Experience

1. Head of HR

   SupplyPoint

   Jun 2023 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US

   Driving Organizational Success Through People & Strategy | Lead HR operations for a manufacturing organization, overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compliance. Passionate about fostering a culture of engagement, innovation, and inclusivity while aligning HR strategy with business objectives.

Education

• James Madison University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Organizational Leadership

  2003 — 2006

• Norfolk State University

  Master of Social Work - MSW, Social Work

  2001 — 2003

• JMU College of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  1997 — 2001

• Institute of Community Leadership

  Community Leadership

  2019 — 2020

• Wilmington University

  Doctorate, Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2015 — 2018