Jovina Johnson
Human Resources
- Role
- Vice President Human Resources at Mls Next Pro
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jovina Johnson
Strategic HR professional with 15+ years of experience building and transforming people functions within professional sports and high-growth organizations. Proven leader in organizational design, compensation strategy, employee relations, DEI initiatives, and HR technology transformation. Trusted advisor to leaders driving culture, compliance, and performance.
Experience
Vice President Human Resources
Jan 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US
Built and operationalized the league’s HR framework from inception, reinforcing policies, compliance standards, compensation structures, and performance management systems.Partner closely with NEXT Pro executive leadership to shape organizational culture rooted in innovation, equity, and operational excellence.Expanded HR support across newly integrated client groups in 2025, delivering comprehensive employee lifecycle management.Collaborating with HRBPs and Total Rewards to lead 2026 enterprise-wide compensation planning, ensuring equitable pay practices and retention-focused design.Driving enhancement of the MLS ADVANCE Hiring Policy to strengthen inclusive sporting-related recruitment pipelines and expand diverse talent representation.
Education
Penn State University
BA, Journalism
Skills
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Relations
- Hris
- Onboarding
- Compensation
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