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Metro Walls hires Taylor as director of human resources and people operations

Risa Taylor

Manchester, NH Metro Walls has hired Risa Taylor as their new director of human resources and people operations.

In this role, Taylor will oversee the company’s people operations and will be responsible for managing all aspects of the human resource department. She will manage the company’s employee training and development program, expand upon its recruitment and retention strategy, oversee the enforcement of all HR policies and procedures, and serve as an extremely valuable resource for all employees.

Taylor joins Metro Walls with over a decade of experience working as a human resource professional and is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration at Southern New Hampshire University. Taylor also received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Southern New Hampshire University and holds many certifications in the human resource field. With her extensive education and corporate experience, professionalism, and leadership skills, Taylor will play an integral role in the employee’s growth, engagement, and company’s success.

Taylor will be based out of the Manchester, office, and will work closely with the management team to help further develop Metro Walls’ employee programs, benefits, experiences, and culture. 

“I’m extremely excited for this next chapter with Metro Walls,” said Taylor. “The culture they have built over the years around their people, customers, and safety demonstrates their dedication to fostering a professional and successful work environment.”

“We are excited to welcome Risa to the Metro Walls team,” said president, Bryan Hussey. “Risa encapsulates everything our company stands for; her wealth of knowledge and expertise will contribute greatly to the overall growth and development of our people and company, and we are excited to see what is to come.” 

Metro Walls, a 100% employee-owned company, is a leading commercial wall & ceiling contractor in New England specializing in metal stud framing, drywall installation and finishing, and acoustical ceilings. For nearly 20 years, Metro Walls has provided exceptional customer service and project management to the largest, leading contractors in the region due to their dedicated, experienced, and professional project management and estimating team, extensive safety program, and unrivaled workforce. 

With a focus on jobsite safety, workmanship, and relationships, Metro Walls has grown tremendously since its inception with offices in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and New York. They have been recognized as a “Top 50 Contractor” in the country by Walls & Ceilings Magazine and acknowledged by Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) for their dedication to Safety.

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