Melissa Merrifield is a healthcare human resources executive with 20 years of experience and proven results. She currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Hosparus Health, with leadership responsibilities spanning Human Resources, Occupational Health, Learning & Leadership Development, and Volunteer Services. Additionally, she oversees the critical human capital functions for the organization, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, total rewards, safety and wellness, employee relations, and internal communications.
Prior to joining Hosparus Health, Melissa served as the Director of HR and a Regional HR Consultant for Signature Healthcare. In total, Melissa has more than 15 years of experience in post-acute healthcare, managing a wide range of human capital functions and identifying innovative solutions.
Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from Messiah College and a Master’s of Jurisprudence in Labor and Employment Law from Tulane University’s School of Law.