Michelle Bean
About Michelle Bean
Michelle Bean serves as the Human Resources Director for Paper Manufacturing at Domtar, where she has worked since 2015. With a background in human resources spanning over two decades, she specializes in organizational design, employee engagement, and talent management.
Work at Domtar
Michelle Bean has served as the Human Resources Director for Paper Manufacturing at Domtar since 2015. In this role, she provides HR Business Partner support aimed at driving change and transformation leadership within the organization. Her responsibilities include enhancing workforce planning and performance management through effective organizational design. She collaborates closely with senior leaders to ensure organizational effectiveness and focuses on employee engagement and talent management to support the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience at NewPage Corporation
Prior to her current role at Domtar, Michelle Bean worked at NewPage Corporation from 2007 to 2015. During her eight years there, she held the position of Human Resources Business Partner and HR Manager. In this capacity, she contributed to various HR initiatives and supported the organization in aligning its human resources strategies with business objectives.
Background at Stora Enso
Michelle Bean's career includes significant experience at Stora Enso, where she worked from 1999 to 2007 as the Workers Compensation & Health Administration Manager. Over her eight-year tenure, she managed health administration and workers' compensation programs, contributing to the overall safety and well-being of employees within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Bean holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where she studied from 1991 to 1995. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, completing her studies from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background, combined with her extensive experience in human resources, equips her with expertise in organizational design, employee engagement, and talent management.
Human Capital Leadership
In her professional roles, Michelle Bean has focused on facilitating business strategies through human capital leadership. She aims to deliver quantifiable business improvements by aligning human resources practices with organizational goals. Her approach emphasizes strong partnerships and collaboration with leadership to drive effective change and enhance overall performance.