Michele Patterson
About Michele Patterson
Michele Patterson is the Director, HR Business Partner at Coupa Software, providing strategic HR support to a global team. She has extensive experience in HR roles at LLamasoft, Inc., Eastern Michigan University, and EPITEC.
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Michele Patterson holds the position of Director, HR Business Partner at Coupa Software. She has been in this role since 2020, where she provides strategic HR support to a global team.
Company Background
Currently, Michele Patterson works at Coupa Software, a company known for providing business spend management solutions. At Coupa, she is responsible for supporting approximately 1000 employees across 25 countries, focusing on Talent Management, Organizational Development, and Employee Relations. She partners closely with the Chief Customer Officer and the Senior Leadership team, emphasizing her competence in HR operations and strategic partnerships.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role at Coupa Software, Michele Patterson served as a Senior HR Business Partner at LLamasoft, Inc. from 2018 to 2020. Earlier, she worked as a Human Resources Business Partner at Eastern Michigan University from 2014 to 2018. Before transitioning to these HR roles, she gained experience as an Account Manager at EPITEC from 2012 to 2014. This diverse background showcases her versatility and depth of experience in the HR field.
Education and Expertise
Michele Patterson has a robust educational foundation in Human Resources and Business Administration. She earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Human Resources Management from Eastern Michigan University and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Michigan. Her education has equipped her with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to excel in various HR capacities.
Strategic HR Support
In her role at Coupa Software, Michele Patterson is tasked with providing strategic HR support to a diverse and global workforce. Her responsibilities include talent management, organizational development, and employee relations. Michele's role involves close collaboration with senior leadership, enabling her to influence key HR decisions and contribute to the company's overall strategic goals.