Taryn McDowell

Taryn McDowell is an experienced Human Resources professional currently serving as a People Operations Business Partner at SES Satellites since August 2018, focusing on HR processes for staff in The Netherlands, including Works Council relations, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance. Prior to this role, Taryn worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Purdue University, where responsibilities included designing lessons and assessing student progress. Taryn also held various positions at Target from June 2012 to July 2015, including Executive Team Lead in Human Resources, where management of HR functions and employee relations was key, and Executive Team Lead in Guest Experience, emphasizing team performance and development. Taryn holds a Master’s degree in Spanish Linguistics from Purdue University, a Diploma in Hispanic Studies from Universitat de Barcelona, and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Communication, and Public Relations from Nebraska Wesleyan University.