George Liothake
Innovative HR Leader | Workforce Relations & Talent Strategy in Healthcare | Engagement Evangelist & Problem Solver
- Role
- Executive Director, Workforce Relations at Atlantic Health
- Location
- Morristown, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About George Liothake
With over 30 years of experience as an innovative HR leader, I specialize in solving complex organizational problems and championing impactful change. My unique background in emergency services (fire, EMS, technical rescue, USCG) has honed my ability to approach any crisis with a calm demeanor, identify opportunities amidst challenges, and drive successful outcomes.I am passionate about- Forging synergies: Bringing together diverse stakeholders to maximize success- Conflict Resolution & Coaching: Providing effective counseling and coaching to executives and supervisors- Strategic HR: Excelling in problem-solving, project management, and large-scale change initiatives.I hold extensive certifications including SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CHHR, CBP, CCP, and GRP, complemented by graduate degrees in HR Management and Labor & Industrial Relations. I am dedicated to fostering engagement and driving organizational success through strategic HR practices.
Experience
Executive Director, Workforce Relations
Jun 2012 — Present · Morristown, NJ, US
7/18 - Present AHS Corporate - System-wide Workforce Relations duties (e.g. employment related risk management/litigation avoidance, policy writing, emergency management, etc.) as well as HR focus of M&A activity. Oversee HR delivery for For-Profit operations. 9/22 - 9/23 - Interim VP of Human Resources, CentraState Healthcare System.7/17- 7/18 AHS Corporate - Coordinated HR business partner support and workforce experience for all corporate departments. In addition, lead organizational HR compliance, policy development, labor relations and union avoidance strategies.6/14-7/17 Overlook Medical Center – Lead the onsite HR function for a 400+ bed medical center as well as the systems\' Homecare & Hospice division. Overlook is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as Best Regional Hospital designation in seven specialties: gastroenterology & GI surgery, geriatrics, gynecology, nephrology, neurology & neurosurgery, pulmonology and urology. Home of the regions first comprehensive stroke center and offering groundbreaking technologies such as the Merci Retrieval System™ and CyberKnife radiosurgery. This makes the hospital the hub of the New Jersey Stroke Network and treats about 40 percent of the state\'s stroke patients.6/12-6/14 Morristown Medical Center - One of New Jersey\'s best hospitals as ranked by US News & World Report, Consumer Reports (2014\'s safest hospital in the NY metro area) as well as numerous other publications and organizations. A Magnet designated facility with a CARF accredited rehabilitation unit.
Education
Rutgers University
Masters, Human Resource Management
Rutgers University
Masters, Labor and Industrial Relations
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