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JoAnna Livingston

Thibodaux,LA

Summary

HR professional with solid experience in managing employee relations, recruiting, and talent development. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable to changing needs and reliable in supporting organizational goals. Skilled in conflict resolution, workforce planning, and HR policy implementation. Known for fostering positive work environment and driving operational effectiveness.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager - Talent Acquisition

Terrebonne General Health System
Houma, LA
09.2023 - Current
  • Oversee the full-cycle recruiting process, from job posting creation to final candidate selection and onboarding
  • Collaborate with department heads and hiring managers to identify workforce requirements and build effective recruitment plans
  • Utilized various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, and networking, to build a strong candidate pipeline
  • Implement and maintain an applicant tracking system (ATS) to streamline the hiring process and ensure compliance with hospital policies and industry regulations
  • Build and maintain relationships with local educational institutions, job fairs, and community organizations to promote the hospital as an employer of choice
  • Advise hospital leadership on industry trends and best practices for talent acquisition and retention in the healthcare sector

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Cardiovascular Institute of the South
03.2021 - 09.2023
  • Produces salary comparisons, quotes and offer letters for management using market data and internal equity
  • System Administrator for the HRIS system and responsible for workflows, configuration and reporting
  • Responsible for recruiting and retention of staff for assigned regions
  • Generate daily/weekly/monthly reports for management including turnover and audit request

HRIS Analyst

Terrebonne General Health System
Houma, LA
09.2015 - 02.2021
  • Provide end user training and development for applicant tracking and performance management systems
  • Performed the day-to-day system administration tasks, such as troubleshooting system issues and providing resolution
  • Produced routine daily/weekly/monthly reports including turnover and overtime
  • Update and audit employee data in the Human Resources and Payroll System (API Healthcare)
  • Manage performance review process for employees

Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Terrebonne General Health System
Houma, LA
04.2013 - 02.2021
  • Responsible for recruiting and retention of staff within the organization as well as all investigations of misconduct
  • Assists in completing new hire on-boarding process by calculating rate and offering position, collecting required documentation, and completing background checks
  • Maintain and update HR and administrative policies and provide guidance to directors, executives, and employees on policy interpretation and application
  • Ensure the company is following Federal and State equal employment and labor laws by advising and counseling directors, executives, and employees

Compensation and Benefits Supervisor

Terrebonne General Health System
Houma, LA
11.2011 - 02.2021
  • Ensure compliance of compensation and benefits programs with all applicable labor and benefit laws
  • Responsible for the upkeep of the electronic performance management and applicant tracking systems
  • Assist with market research and salary surveys to ensure that compensation and benefits are benchmarked accurately
  • Responsible for the interview, selection, and orientation of assigned staff
  • Develop and provide training to end users both through live sessions and end user training manuals

Human Resources Generalist - Benefits Specialist

Terrebonne General Health System
Houma, LA
11.2011 - 02.2021
  • Responsible for administering approximately 1300 employee benefit plans including Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and Retirement
  • Processed new hires benefits
  • Managed Leave of Absences by keeping a log of employees out on leave, sending paperwork, and reviewing paperwork to see if it met requirements
  • This includes FMLA, ADA, and Workers Compensation

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux
08.2007 - 05.2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • HRIS & Payroll Systems: API Healthcare, UKG, PeopleFluent Talent Management, Symplr Recruiting and Performance Manager, Workday (Working Knowledge)

  • Database Management: Microsoft SQL Server

  • HR policies and procedures

  • Recruitment and selection

  • Employee relations

  • HR analytics

  • Payroll administration

  • Benefits administration

  • Organizational development

Certification

Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - Society for Human Resource Management.

Timeline

Manager - Talent Acquisition

Terrebonne General Health System
09.2023 - Current

Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - Society for Human Resource Management.

12-2022

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Cardiovascular Institute of the South
03.2021 - 09.2023

HRIS Analyst

Terrebonne General Health System
09.2015 - 02.2021

Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Terrebonne General Health System
04.2013 - 02.2021

Compensation and Benefits Supervisor

Terrebonne General Health System
11.2011 - 02.2021

Human Resources Generalist - Benefits Specialist

Terrebonne General Health System
11.2011 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Management

Nicholls State University
08.2007 - 05.2011
JoAnna Livingston