UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement Appoints Director of HR Operations from Search by Hanold Associates

UL Research Institutes

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement have appointed Mellany Schumacher as Director of HR Operations. Hanold Associates’ Ashley Schiele and Adam Watson led this Northbrook, Illinois-based search.

As Director of HR Operations, Mellany will lead the organization’s total rewards function, overseeing compensation, benefits, HRIS, and compliance. Mellany’s primary responsibility coming into the organization will be implementing a new HRIS to prepare the organization for growth. In this newly created role, Mellany will report to Vice President and Head of HR, Ronaldo Borger, and partner closely with the HR leadership team. Prior to joining UL, Mellany served as HR Operations Manager at M. Holland Company.

UL Research Institutes is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing the UL enterprise public safety mission through scientific discovery and application. With best-in-class experts, it is the world’s premier safety science research organization.

UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) is a nonprofit standards development and advocacy organization that translates data from safety science into practical, action-oriented safety standards. ULSE convenes experts worldwide and serve as a vital resource for regulators and policymakers. As a part of its public outreach activities, ULSE shares knowledge, advances safety policy partnerships, and advocates for standards and regulations that result in positive safety changes.