Becky Buchanan, M.Ed., Phr, Shrm Cp
About Becky Buchanan, M.Ed., Phr, Shrm Cp
Becky Buchanan, M.Ed., PHR, SHRM-CP, is the Manager of Human Capital at Maximus, with extensive experience in human resources across various organizations.
Professional Title and Role
Becky Buchanan, M.Ed., PHR, SHRM-CP, is currently serving as the Manager of Human Capital at Maximus. She has been with the company in Reston, Virginia, since 2017. Her role involves overseeing human resources functions, implementing HR strategies, and ensuring that the organization's human capital initiatives align with broader business goals.
Previous Employment at American Girl
Prior to joining Maximus, Becky Buchanan worked at American Girl as a Human Resources Manager from 2016 to 2017. In this role, she was responsible for managing HR operations, including employee relations, recruitment, and talent management, in Middleton, Wisconsin.
Educational Background
Becky Buchanan holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Human Resource Development from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which she completed between 2009 and 2011. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership from Millikin University, completing her studies there from 2003 to 2004.
Experience at Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois
From 2015 to 2016, Becky Buchanan served as the Director of Human Resources at Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois. In this capacity, she managed HR programs, policies, and staff to support the organization's mission and objectives.
Roles at University of Illinois
Becky Buchanan has held multiple roles at the University of Illinois. She worked as a Human Resource Generalist from 2014 to 2015 in Champaign, Illinois, focusing on employee relations and HR services. She also held a Human Resource Generalist position from 1988 to 2000 in Springfield, Missouri, where she supported HR functions related to university operations.