Bailey Meltabarger
About Bailey Meltabarger
Bailey Meltabarger serves as the Lead of People Operations at Protocol Labs, where they focus on leadership growth and development. With extensive experience in human resources across various companies, Meltabarger specializes in campus strategies, talent assessment, and brand recognition.
Current Role at Protocol Labs
Bailey Meltabarger serves as the Lead of People Operations at Protocol Labs, a position held since 2023. In this role, Meltabarger focuses on leadership growth and development, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organization's human resources strategies. This position follows a previous tenure at Protocol Labs as People Operations Manager in 2022, where Meltabarger worked for nine months.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Meltabarger has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. Prior to joining Protocol Labs, Meltabarger was the Director of Human Resources at Clearent from 2020 to 2022 and served as a Senior Human Resources Manager at the same company from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, Meltabarger held the position of Human Resources Business Partner at TVS Supply Chain Solutions North America from 2013 to 2018.
Educational Background
Bailey Meltabarger earned a Bachelor's Degree in Textile and Apparel Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia, completing the program from 2007 to 2011. Prior to university, Meltabarger attended Marquette High School, laying the foundation for a career in human resources and people operations.
Expertise in Talent Assessment and Campus Strategies
Meltabarger specializes in creating campus strategies and talent assessment, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing recruitment and development processes. This expertise is complemented by skills in building and maintaining brand recognition, as well as the ability to quickly establish personal relationships and gain trust within teams.
Early Career at Target
Bailey Meltabarger began a career in human resources with Target, where various roles were held from 2010 to 2013. Meltabarger participated in an Executive Internship for two months in 2010, followed by positions as Executive Team Leader Human Resources and Campus Liaison, gaining foundational experience in people operations.