Lisa Mason, Sphr Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Normal, Illinois, United States

• Lead Academic Employment unit providing all employment services for faculty, administrative professional, and graduate assistant employment classifications. Supervise the academic employment team. • Lead Executive Search Services unit. Source talented, motivated, and culturally competent individuals to advance ISU's mission. Design, implement, and maintain talent acquisition strategies utilizing creative sourcing methods. Research and recommend new strategies to identify and connect with… Show more • Lead Academic Employment unit providing all employment services for faculty, administrative professional, and graduate assistant employment classifications. Supervise the academic employment team. • Lead Executive Search Services unit. Source talented, motivated, and culturally competent individuals to advance ISU's mission. Design, implement, and maintain talent acquisition strategies utilizing creative sourcing methods. Research and recommend new strategies to identify and connect with active and passive applicants including targeted advertising, pipeline development, and specialized recruitment efforts based on the specific position. • Support ISU's mission to increase diversity and inclusion. Develop and maintain a strong diversity profile to be used with marketing efforts. Develop relationships with community partners and service organizations serving under-represented groups. Research industry best practices to increase diversity and inclusion during the hiring lifecycle. Develop, maintain, and utilize a strong database of diversity related advertising options. Develop, implement, assess, and adjust a robust search advocate program.• Build collaborative relationships with hiring managers. Create a smooth and efficient hiring process from beginning to end. Partner with hiring authorities to understand talent needs and expectations to drive personalized recruitment strategies. Provide guidance, tools and resources to hiring authorities and search committees throughout the search process, addressing bias mitigation, equitable evaluation and interviewing techniques. • Create a positive candidate experience. Design welcoming, inclusive, and well-organized interview experiences. Provide superior customer service to candidates and remain responsive to questions or concerns. Provide timely feedback of the progress and next steps in the hiring process. Serve as a constant point of contact for candidates. Ensure consistency in the full cycle recruitment process. Show less

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

• Lead Executive Search Services Unit in HR. Source talented, motivated, and culturally competent individuals to advance ISU's mission. Design, implement, and maintain talent acquisition strategies utilizing creative internal and external sourcing methods. Research and recommend new strategies to identify and connect with active and passive applicants including targeted advertising, pipeline development and specialized recruitment efforts based on the specific position. • Support ISU's… Show more • Lead Executive Search Services Unit in HR. Source talented, motivated, and culturally competent individuals to advance ISU's mission. Design, implement, and maintain talent acquisition strategies utilizing creative internal and external sourcing methods. Research and recommend new strategies to identify and connect with active and passive applicants including targeted advertising, pipeline development and specialized recruitment efforts based on the specific position. • Support ISU's mission to increase diversity and inclusion. Develop and maintain a strong diversity profile to be used with marketing efforts. Develop relationships with community partners and service organizations serving under-represented groups. Research industry best practices to increase diversity and inclusion during the hiring lifecycle. Develop, maintain, and utilize a strong database of diversity related advertising options. • Build collaborative relationships with hiring managers. Create a smooth and efficient hiring process from beginning to end. Partner with hiring authorities to understand talent needs and expectations to drive personalized recruitment strategies. Provide guidance, tools and resources to hiring authorities and search committees throughout the search process, addressing relevant topics such as mitigating bias, behavioral based interviewing, effective and equitable evaluation, etc. • Create a positive candidate experience. Design welcoming, inclusive, and well-organized interview experiences. Provide superior customer service to candidates and remain responsive to questions or concerns. Provide timely feedback of the progress and next steps in the hiring process. Serve as a constant point of contact for candidates. Ensure consistency in the full cycle recruitment process. Show less

• Serve as a resource and subject matter expert, counseling various constituents on policies and procedures related to hiring, promotions, compensation, re-classifications, separations, non-medical leaves, and other personnel actions.• Lead Human Resources in providing strategic, proactive recruitment services to engage and identify active and passive talent through targeted sourcing, advertising, and social media to support the evolving talent and employment diversity goals of… Show more • Serve as a resource and subject matter expert, counseling various constituents on policies and procedures related to hiring, promotions, compensation, re-classifications, separations, non-medical leaves, and other personnel actions.• Lead Human Resources in providing strategic, proactive recruitment services to engage and identify active and passive talent through targeted sourcing, advertising, and social media to support the evolving talent and employment diversity goals of ISU.• Lead Human Resources in identifying successful, cost-effective, and targeted diversity advertising venues and outreach opportunities to increase the number of minority faculty and staff members in search pools.• Lead Human Resources in ensuring a better-informed search process. Develop workshops for search committee members on how to be “diversity advocates,” how to recognize implicit bias, and create a search process that demonstrates diversity as an institutional priority.• Develop training programs and conduct training for departments/units on employment related topics and processes.• Serve as the HR liaison on search committees for high-profile, top administrator searches and partner with the President’s Office to meet institutional mission, vision, and goals for these searches.• Develop and cultivate relationships to create talent pipelines for employee recruitment.• Review and provide recommendations for position classification under the State University Civil Service System (SUCSS) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).• Conduct salary/equity studies and provide recommendations relative to pay within the context of the campus community and comparable institutions.• Review and recommend process, policy, and workflow improvements/changes to ensure exceptional standards of customer service, quality of work, and the overall effectiveness/efficiency of service that is provided. Show less

• Serve as back-up to the Director for Strategic Human Capital, providing guidance and leadership in areas of Talent Management, Employment, Compensation, Classification, and Recruitment for AITS positions.• Conceptualize, develop, and oversee the implementation of new programs and initiatives to support the strategic goals of AITS.• Assist with the development, implementation, and coordination of a progressive and innovative organization-wide talent management program (primarily… Show more • Serve as back-up to the Director for Strategic Human Capital, providing guidance and leadership in areas of Talent Management, Employment, Compensation, Classification, and Recruitment for AITS positions.• Conceptualize, develop, and oversee the implementation of new programs and initiatives to support the strategic goals of AITS.• Assist with the development, implementation, and coordination of a progressive and innovative organization-wide talent management program (primarily focusing on competency modeling, succession planning, career development, on/off boarding, meaningful performance appraisal, and employee engagement).• Interpret, counsel, and apply University and AITS policies and procedures including, but not limited to, compensation, classification, recruitment, interviewing, and hiring.• Interpret, counsel, and apply federal and state laws including, but not limited to FMLA, FLSA, ADA, Workers Compensation, and SUCSS.• Serve as a liaison between AITS employees and the University Benefits office to analyze and interpret employee benefit plans, policies, and procedures.• Use independent judgment and initiative in providing support of the daily operations of AITS, coordinating with other departments, preparing and analyzing reports, and identifying ways to support the team and increase efficiency and effectiveness.• Serve as the SharePoint administrator, designing and maintaining the main site and department sub sites, and ensuring proper security protocols are followed.• Utilize available tools (e.g., Business Objects, Banner, HR Front End, etc.) to provide and analyze HR data that assist in operational and management decision making.• Provide research and management support to senior staff in AITS.• Participate in the furthering of organizational communication. Show less

Champaign, Il

• Manage operational services within the office, coordinating efforts to create efficiency and consistency.• Identify key competencies in office staff to assist with their placement in marketing and service plans.• Analyze program results and industry trends, developing and implementing new tools and marketing programs based on the findings.• Serve as a reference source and supportive leader for other team members.• Assist the agent with human resource functions (recruiting… Show more • Manage operational services within the office, coordinating efforts to create efficiency and consistency.• Identify key competencies in office staff to assist with their placement in marketing and service plans.• Analyze program results and industry trends, developing and implementing new tools and marketing programs based on the findings.• Serve as a reference source and supportive leader for other team members.• Assist the agent with human resource functions (recruiting, on/off boarding, performance appraisal, salary review, professional development, benefits, etc.).• Present the agency’s marketing plan and results at agency meetings.• Create strategies to network with other professionals in the community to build business.• Provide activity reports for the office to the agent.• Deliver outstanding service to customers and other team members. Show less

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Psychology