Jeannene Michel, Sphr
About Jeannene Michel, Sphr
Jeannene Michel, SPHR, is the Vice President of People Operations at Matterport, with over 25 years of experience in human resources and people operations.
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Jeannene Michel currently serves as the Vice President, People Operations at Matterport. With over 25 years of experience in human resources, she brings substantial expertise to her role, managing and optimizing HR strategies and operations for the company.
Professional Experience
Jeannene Michel has an extensive professional background in human resources and people operations. She worked as Vice President, Global HR Operations at Cloudera from 2016 to 2022 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Before that, Michel was at Salesforce, holding positions such as Vice President, Employee Success Global Operations & Shared Services (2015-2016) and Sr. Director, Employee Success Shared Services (2011-2015). She also served as HR Program Manager at VMware in 2011 for eight months. Her experience further includes roles at Sun Microsystems Inc/Oracle as Director, Human Resources (2005-2010), Senior Manager, Human Resources (2001-2005), and HR Program Manager - Staffing & Recruiting (1997-2001). Early in her career, she gained experience at Syntex Pharmaceuticals/Roche Bioscience in HR (1993-1997).
Education and Certifications
Jeannene Michel holds a Bachelor of Science in Management (Personnel & International Business) from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Additionally, she is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), underscoring her expertise and commitment to the field of human resources.
Industry Experience
Throughout her career, Jeannene Michel has worked in both the technology and pharmaceutical industries. Her roles have spanned various functions in human resources, including program management, global HR operations, staffing, and recruiting. This diverse industry experience equips her with a broad perspective and a comprehensive understanding of HR practices applicable across different sectors.
Expertise in HR Program Management
Jeannene Michel has a strong background in HR program management. Her extensive experience in leading global HR operations and shared services has made significant contributions to the organizations she has been part of. Michel's expertise in developing and implementing HR programs ensures optimized workforce performance and alignment with organizational goals.