Anthony LaGroon
GEORGIA CANCER SPECIALISTS, a subsidiary of NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
Columbia,SC
26
years of professional experience
Director of Human Resources Operations leading HR for a 900-employee healthcare department with a focus on employee relations, provider credentialing, and staff development. Partners with physician leadership on dispute resolution, recruiting support, and compensation issues while supervising five team members and improving service for department employees. Connects day-to-day HR operations to a complex clinical environment with clear accountability.
Work History
Director of Human Resources Operations
4 Years 9 Months- Oversaw HR functions for 900 employee Georgia Cancer Specialists Department within Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, emphasizing employee relations and supervising five staff members in training, development, provider credentialing, and customer service.
- Collaborated with management peers on recruiting strategies and compensation resolutions, partnering with physician management to facilitate dispute resolution.
- September 2021 to June 2026
Executive Vice President, Human Resources
21 Years 8 Months- Established and managed corporate HR function, overseeing policy development, organizational structure, and operating systems; managed annual payroll exceeding $45 million and negotiated commercial insurance lines including D&O, EPLI, General Liability and Workers Compensation.
- Responsible for the management of all employee benefits programs through contract negotiations, plan design, cost analysis, employee rollouts and communications; and serves as Plan Administrator/Fiduciary of company 401(k)/Profit Sharing plan overseeing plan assets of $75 million. Negotiated and spearheaded transition of corporate health and dental programs while neutralizing plan year increases; continued proactive management and negotiations substantially limit overall corporate increases below national averages. Successfully guided employee participation in the GCS Health Risk Assessment program resulting in a participation level of 96% within 120 days of establishing this component of the GCS Wellness Initiative.
- Managed employee benefits programs through contract negotiations, plan design, cost analysis, and communications; served as Plan Administrator/Fiduciary for company 401(k)/Profit Sharing plan overseeing $75 million in plan assets. Negotiated transition of corporate health and dental programs to neutralize plan year increases while proactively limiting overall corporate cost increases below national averages. Successfully guided employee participation in the GCS Health Risk Assessment program resulting in a participation level of 96% within 120 days of establishing this component of the GCS Wellness Initiative.
- January 2000 to September 2021
Director
3 Years 5 Months- Guided newly established business unit from inception to sale, actively participating in growth and development, overseeing employee relations, hiring, selection, and separations. Integrated new hires into GCS welfare programs, including health, dental, 401(k)/profit sharing, and short-term and long-term disability.
- 2008 to June 2011
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency across hospice services.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive policies and procedures for service delivery.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring effective allocation of resources to meet organizational goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Skills
Employment and labor law
Employee relations
Staffing and recruitment
Compensation and benefits management and design
Human resources strategic alignment
HR policy design
development and implementation
Executive stakeholder communication
Vendor relations
401(k) plan administration
Wellness program implementation
Performance management
Talent development
Workforce planning
Organizational development
Timeline
Director of Human Resources Operations
GEORGIA CANCER SPECIALISTS, a subsidiary of NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
09.2021 - 06.2026Read More
Director
Longleaf Hospice Board of Managers(subsidiary of GCS)
01.2008 - 06.2011Read More
Executive Vice President, Human Resources
GEORGIA CANCER SPECIALISTS
01.2000 - 09.2021Read More
The University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
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