Maureen Swanson Sphr

Maureen Swanson, SPHR, SHRM-SCP has a wide range of experience in human resources. Maureen is currently the Senior Director of Human Resources at Rise Baking Company, a position they have held since August 2021. Prior to this, they were the Director of Human Resources at Rise Baking Company from February 2020 to August 2021.

Before joining Rise Baking Company, Maureen worked as a Human Resources Manager at Best Maid Cookie Co from August 2019 to February 2020.

From January 2018 to April 2019, they served as the Human Resources Center of Expertise Manager at First Federal Lakewood. Prior to this role, they were a Human Resource Business Consultant at First Federal Lakewood from March 2016 to December 2017. Before that, they held the position of Human Resource Manager at First Federal Lakewood from August 2012 to March 2016. Maureen also served as a Human Resource Generalist/Recruiter at First Federal Lakewood from October 2011 to August 2012.

Maureen also has experience as a Human Resource Director at Project NOW, Inc. from April 2009 to May 2010, and as a Human Resource Manager at Worsley Companies from February 2005 to May 2008.

Maureen began their career at St. Mary's Duluth Clinic Health System, where they held various roles including Compliance Specialist from November 2000 to June 2004, Benefits Analyst from March 1998 to November 2000, and Human Resource Assistant from April 1995 to March 1998. In these positions, they oversaw compliance, investigated employee complaints, and formulated handbooks and policies for a large healthcare organization.

Overall, Maureen Swanson has over 25 years of experience in human resources, with a focus on leadership, management, and compliance.

Maureen Swanson, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, obtained their Bachelor's degree in Management from The College of St. Scholastica from 1986 to 1990. Prior to that, they graduated from Pine River High School in 1986 with a Diploma. From 1974 to 1982, they attended Our Lady of Lourdes, but their specific degree and field of study are not mentioned.

In terms of additional certifications, Maureen Swanson acquired the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) Certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI in December 2006. Maureen further attained the SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from SHRM in January 2015. The most recent certification they obtained was the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification from HRCI in October 2019.