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Megan Hightower Martins, EMBA
Available to mentor
Megan has led transformative operations and human resources initiatives across diverse industries for over 15 years, earning recognition as a USA Today Best Selling Author on Leadership and holding prestigious certifications such as SHRM-SCP, GPHR, GDPR, and SOC 2. An Executive MBA graduate with expertise in law, corporate strategy, and startup entrepreneurship, Megan's leadership has resulted in notable achievements like 12x scalability, a 98% Glassdoor rating, and significant overhead reductions, alongside earning three "Best Culture" accolades.
Before establishing Nova HCM, Megan enhanced operational efficiency and cultural engagement at several organizations, notably increasing Goodwill of Southern Nevada's departmental value to $2.4M within 18 months through system optimization. Her strategic use of technology and innovative HR practices has not only led to numerous awards but also positioned her as a thought leader, serving as an advisory board member for Cornerstone Safety Group and participating as a panelist in McKinsey's CHRO webinar.
Megan's approach to leadership emphasizes efficiency, innovation, and strategic growth, driving her to set new excellence standards in organizational culture and operations. Her work fosters high-performance, inclusive cultures, making a global impact.
Areas of Practice
Strategy
Years of Experience: 13
Industries Served
Travel, Startups, Non-Profit, Manufacturing, Technology, Gaming, SaaS
Business Services Offered
-Global and Multi-State Payroll, Contractor Management, Compliance;Â
-International Expansion;
-Corporate Strategy & Restructures;
-M&A - planning, diligence, integration, communications, divestitures, RIFs;
-Interim or Fractional Executive HR Consulting;
-Interim or Fractional COO and/or Compliance Officer;
-Employee Relations, Lead Independent Investigations, Incident Response;
-Culture, Employee Experience, Engagement, Retention, Employer Branding Strategies, Corporate Philosophy Development (Mission, Vision, Values);
-Talent Management - Recruitment, Training, Leadership Development, OKRs, Performance Management, Onboarding, Terminations;
-White Glove System Optimization and Implementation - Vendor vetting, negotiation, implementation, integrations, automation, internal adoption and training;
-3rd Party Certifications & Accreditations - SOC 2, GDPR, GMP, CDP;
-EOS Integrations;
-Digital Transformation;
-Compliance - Remote E-Verify Service, Poster Mandates, Audit, Data Room, Anti-Harassment Training, Whistleblower Hotlines;
-Total Rewards - Compensation, Benefits, Perks, 401(k), Equity Plans;
-Policy Development - Handbooks, SOPs
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