Megan Rivera, M.S.
About Megan Rivera, M.S.
Megan Rivera, M.S., serves as the HR Talent Acquisition Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2022, bringing extensive experience in talent acquisition and career counseling across various organizations.
Work at Patterson Companies
Megan Rivera currently serves as the HR Talent Acquisition Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc., a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads the development of leadership programs tailored for current and emerging talent within Patterson Logistics and Animal Health International Operations. She manages a geographically diverse team of eight Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialists across the United States. Rivera has previously worked at Patterson in various capacities, including Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist and Senior Human Resources Specialist.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current role, Megan Rivera worked as a National Talent Acquisition Specialist-Campus Recruitment at North Star Resource Group from 2014 to 2015. She also held the position of Senior Workforce Strategist/Talent Acquisition at Allina Health from 2015 to 2019. Rivera's earlier experience includes serving as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Patterson Companies from 2019 to 2020 and as a Senior Career Counselor/Instructor at the University of Minnesota from 2008 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Megan Rivera earned her Master of Science in Counseling & Student Development from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication/Psychology from the University of Minnesota Duluth. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic thinking and relationship building within the field of Human Resources.
Background in Career Counseling
Megan Rivera has a significant background in career counseling, having worked as a Senior Career Counselor/Instructor at the University of Minnesota for six years. She also served as the Assistant Director of Career Connections at St. Olaf College from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she worked as a Financial Aid Counselor and Graduate Assistant at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she gained experience in student development and support.
Leadership and Team Management
In her role at Patterson Companies, Megan Rivera manages a team of eight Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialists. Her leadership focuses on fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing the recruitment process across the organization. Rivera's strategic approach to talent acquisition emphasizes the importance of developing leadership programs for emerging talent.