HR Certification Institute^® (HRCI^®), the premier HR credentialing organization for the global human resource management profession, today announced the appointment of Becky Haight as Chief Financial Officer.

With extensive experience across all major areas of finance, Haight will be responsible for HRCI’s financial operations, high-performing IT systems and office administration. Haight will be focusingon utilizing technology to support HRCI’s innovative strategic solutions aimed at supporting HRCI’s role in advancing the human resources profession as well as driving growth and capitalizing on the growing worldwide focus on human capital management/talent management.

“An accomplished executive with proven financial and operational expertise, Becky will be an asset as HRCI continues to advance the HR profession by developing and administering best-in-class accredited certifications,” said HRCI CEO Amy Dufrane, Ed.D., SPHR, CAE. “With her financial acumen and broad business experience in nonprofit and private for-profit organizations, Becky is uniquely positioned to drive HRCI forward as we raise the bar on how HR can lead business.”

Before joining HRCI, Haight was CFO at the nonprofit Tax Analysts where she transformed accounting policies and systems to provide critical financial oversight, operational information and best practices for future growth. Formerly, she was vice president, finance and administration for Transurban, where she directed the financial management of the growing North American Public Private Partnership (P3) business of this multinational, $10-billion company and built the finance and accounting team in the United States. Previously, Haight served as vice president and controller at Digex.

Haight is a certified public accountant. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Duke University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She lives in Northern Virginia and enjoys following college basketball.

About HRCI

HR Certification Institute^® (HRCI^®) is the premier professional credentialing organization for the worldwide human resources profession. For over 40 years, the nonprofit HRCI has set the standard for HR mastery and excellence around the globe through developing and administering best-in-class certifications, including the NCCA-accredited Professional in Human Resources^®(PHR^®) and Senior Professional in Human Resources^® (SPHR^®), plus the new Associate Professional in Human Resources™ (aPHR™). HRCI’s credentials are recognized as the most rigorous, meaningful, and relevant professional certifications demonstrating competency, real-world practical skills and knowledge in the field. Together with HRCI-certified professionals in 100 countries around the globe, HRCI ensures, strengthens and advances the strategic value and impact of HR.