Lisa Stone
Fort Smith,AR
Summary
Accomplished HR and Talent Acquisition Leader with 15+ years in strategic people management and full-cycle recruitment. Proven success in reducing turnover through employee engagement and organizational development initiatives. Expertise in compliance, data analytics, and creating scalable processes that foster inclusive workplace cultures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Partner
Tyson Foods
02.2025 - Current
- Enhanced retention strategies using HR analytics for informed decision-making.
- Led talent management initiatives, identifying high performers and addressing skill gaps.
- Collaborated with COEs to implement HR programs boosting engagement and productivity.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, proactively mitigating HR-related risks.
- Drove employee engagement initiatives with surveys and targeted development programs.
- Coached leaders on change management and communication, reinforcing HR best practices.
Director of Organizational Development
Phillips County Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Drove operational excellence by designing and implementing strategic growth initiatives.
- Aligned organizational goals by delivering monthly updates to the Board of Trustees.
- Enhanced employee retention through revamped recruitment and targeted training programs.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by orchestrating successful cross-departmental project initiatives.
- Strengthened community engagement through strategic partnerships with local schools.
- Managed workers’ compensation cases, ensuring compliance and minimizing organizational risk.
Senior Corporate Recruiter & HR Partner - Contract
Multiple Clients
10.2011 - 07.2023
- Secured top talent through full-cycle recruitment across diverse organizational roles.
- Enhanced recruitment effectiveness by leveraging data-driven metrics and actionable insights.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to create compelling job descriptions and align candidates.
- Executed effective recruiting campaigns, consistently achieving high-volume and niche hiring targets.
- Streamlined onboarding programs for smooth transitions, increasing early engagement and retention.
- Implemented scalable process improvements, boosting recruitment efficiency and candidate experience.
Human Resource Manager, Talent Acquisition
Verisae (Start Up Acquired by Accruent)
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Achieved nationwide talent acquisition by hiring 76 professionals across diverse markets.
- Streamlined workflows and recruitment metrics by implementing iCIMS ATS software.
- Reduced time-to-fill and improved retention through strategic employer branding initiatives.
- Cultivated leadership pipelines by directing internship and early-career development programs.
- Enhanced project execution and team performance through optimized resource allocation strategies.
- Strengthened operational efficiency by developing and delivering targeted training programs.
Manager of Recruiting
Multiband (acquired by Goodman Networks)
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Exceeded hiring targets by recruiting for 426 high-volume national roles.
- Coached 13 recruiters, cultivating a high-performance culture and compliance adherence.
- Implemented performance management frameworks, enhancing recruiter productivity and retention rates.
- Aligned hiring strategies with business objectives to streamline candidate experience.
- Optimized talent acquisition strategies by analyzing recruiting metrics and trends.
- Increased workforce diversity through advanced and inclusive hiring practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Relations
Doane College
Lincoln, NESkills
- Talent Acquisition & Retention Strategies
- Organizational Development & Succession Planning
- Leadership & Team Development
- FMLA, FLSA, and Affirmative Action Compliance
- HR Policy & Employee Handbook Development
- Employee Engagement & Training
- Workforce Analytics & HR Technology (Workday, iCIMS, BambooHR, Greenhouse, Taleo, UltiPro)
- Performance analysis
- Customer relationship building
Accomplishments
- Reduced turnover by 29% while improving team engagement.
- Secured Board approval for new HR initiatives through impactful presentations.
- Built strategic partnerships to strengthen talent pipelines and community engagement.
- Consistently ensured compliance with FEMA, FMLA, and affirmative action standards.
Timeline
Senior HR Partner
Tyson Foods
02.2025 - Current
Director of Organizational Development
Phillips County Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
Human Resource Manager, Talent Acquisition
Verisae (Start Up Acquired by Accruent)
11.2015 - 11.2016
Manager of Recruiting
Multiband (acquired by Goodman Networks)
10.2013 - 07.2014
Senior Corporate Recruiter & HR Partner - Contract
Multiple Clients
10.2011 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Human Relations
Doane College