Mary Cunningham, SPHR SCP

Mary Cunningham, SPHR SCP has over 20 years of experience in human resources. Mary is currently the Human Resources Director at U-Pull-&-Pay since November 2017. Prior to that, Mary worked as an HR Business Partner at Family Dollar from June 2014 to November 2017.

From 2003 to 2013, Mary held various roles at Staples, including Senior Human Resources Manager and Division Human Resources Manager. In these positions, they provided strategic and tactical direction for associate relations, learning and development, and recruiting functions. Mary also ensured a diverse workforce and supported the professional growth of employees.

Before joining Staples, Mary served as a Division Human Resources Manager at Star Gas Propane from 2001 to 2003. Mary oversaw HR activities for 119 branches across 16 states and implemented company policies and procedures. Mary also conducted wage surveys and turnover analysis to ensure employee satisfaction.

From 1997 to 2001, Mary worked at Circuit City in roles such as Regional Human Resources Manager and Personnel Manager. In these positions, they managed HR functions for multiple districts and implemented a competency-based model for selecting and evaluating management candidates. Mary was recognized as the Associate Advocate of the Year during their time as Personnel Manager in Chicago.

Overall, Mary Cunningham has a strong background in human resources, with experience in leadership, talent management, and employee relations in both retail and corporate settings.

Mary Cunningham, SPHR SCP, attended Purdue University from 1982 to 1986, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Restaurant & Institutional Management. In addition to their degree, Mary has obtained two certifications. In December 2013, they obtained the SPHR certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI. In January 2015, they obtained the SHRM-SCP certification from SHRM.