Stephanie J.

About Stephanie J.

Dynamic and results-driven Director of Human Resources with extensive experience leading HR strategy, operations, and transformation across diverse industries—including non-profit, automotive, healthcare, and IT/engineering. I specialize in aligning people strategies with business goals, building inclusive workplace cultures, and driving employee engagement through impactful HR initiatives.My expertise spans talent acquisition, benefits administration, HRIS implementation, policy development, and employee relations. I thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at collaborating with C-suite leaders to design scalable HR solutions that support organizational growth and retention.Key accomplishments include: Developed and launched a comprehensive pre-placement, orientation, and onboarding program to enhance the employee experience from day one. Serve as the Paycom Champion for 150+ employees—leading platform training, data clean-up, module optimization, and system streamlining for greater efficiency and reporting accuracy. Reduced recruitment costs through innovative sourcing strategies, strengthened referral programs, and strategic university partnerships. Led the creation of multiple career path models, including detailed job descriptions, salary benchmarking, and clearly defined growth tracks. Experienced in Vendor Management Systems (VMS) and managing Corp-to-Corp partnerships to ensure high-quality service delivery. Oversaw the implementation of HRIS systems, including SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central, Learning, Recruiting, Performance Management), ADP Payroll & Timekeeping, improving cross-functional integration and data accuracy. Former Benefits Champion, managing benefits for over 400 employees, and overseeing an Executive Benefits Program tailored to leadership needs. Previously served as Secretary of the 401(k) Committee, enhancing retirement plan oversight and employee financial wellness initiatives.I am passionate about building strong, people-first organizations where employees feel valued and empowered. Always eager to stay ahead of HR trends, I combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership to support sustainable growth and exceptional workplace experiences.

Experience

1. Director of Human Resources

   Henry Ford Health

   Sep 2025 — Present · West Bloomfield Township, MI, US

   Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital is a state-of-the-art inpatient psychiatric facility dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for adolescents, adults, and seniors. The hospital offers personalized treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and trauma-related disorders, through individual, group, and family therapies, as well as experiential approaches like art and recreation therapy. As part of the Henry Ford Health system, the hospital is committed to transforming mental health treatment through clinical excellence, innovation, and compassion.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration, MBA

• Oakland University

  Bachelor of Science, Human Resources Development