ORAU has new compensation, benefits director

Meghan Millwood

Oak Ridge Associated Universities has a new compensation and benefits director.

Meghan Millwood, who has been ORAU’s manager of human resources operations, has been promoted to the position, a press release said.

“Throughout Meghan’s more than 10 years here at ORAU, she has capably served in a variety of progressively responsible positions within the human resources office,” said Dan Standley, ORAU vice president of human resources. “We are very pleased to now have her contributing in her new role as a director on the management team.”

The press release said Millwood will develop and recommend compensation and benefit strategies, policies, and plans, which include a range of benefit options for employees, retirees, and their dependents.

Millwood has more than 13 years of experience in the field of human resources. Prior to joining ORAU, she worked as a human resources recruiter for the Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation.

She received a bachelor’s degree in business at Campbell University and a master’s in business administration from the University of Tennessee, where she graduated with top honors.

She also holds a Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification and is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is a university consortium leveraging the scientific strength of 105 major research institutions to advance science and education by partnering with national laboratories, government agencies, and private industry, the press release said. ORAU manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education for the U.S. Department of Energy.

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