Ashley Maennle
About Ashley Maennle
Ashley Maennle is a Human Resources Business Partner, Principal at WP Engine in Austin, Texas, with over 15 years of experience in human resources and talent acquisition.
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Ashley Maennle is currently serving as a Human Resources Business Partner, Principal at WP Engine in Austin, Texas, United States. In her present role, she focuses on providing strategic HR support and partnering closely with business leaders to drive talent management and organizational development initiatives.
Company
WP Engine is a leading provider of managed WordPress hosting solutions. The company is known for its performance, security, and customer support, serving digital brands and agencies across the globe. Ashley has been part of WP Engine for several years, holding various positions in the HR and Talent Acquisition departments.
Work Experience at WP Engine
Ashley Maennle has had a significant career at WP Engine, starting as a Senior Recruiter in 2014. She progressed to become Lead, Global Talent Advisor in 2018, then Manager, Global Talent Acquisition in 2019. From 2021 to 2022, she worked as a Human Resources Business Partner before being promoted to her current Principal role in the same capacity. Throughout her tenure, she has played a crucial role in talent management, recruitment, and HR strategic initiatives for the company.
Technical Recruiting and Early Career Roles
Before joining WP Engine, Ashley worked at Bazaarvoice as a Senior Technical Corporate Recruiter from 2012 to 2014. She also held positions at TEKsystems, serving as a Technical Recruiter from 2008 to 2011 and later as a Technical Account Manager from 2011 to 2012. Early in her career, she was an Assistant Project Manager at Alamo Iron Works for a brief period from 2007 to 2008.
Education and Career Transition
Ashley Maennle holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Public Relations from The University of Texas at San Antonio, earned between 2005 and 2007. She also studied Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist at Texas Christian University from 2002 to 2005. Leveraging her education, she transitioned from technical recruiting to becoming a Human Resources Business Partner, demonstrating versatile expertise in both fields.