JANA L. JOHNSON
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Results-driven, goal oriented Human Resources Business Partner offering over 15+ years experience achieving positive business results in federal and state governments, and national research laboratory environments. Articulate communicator skillful in supporting diverse customer groups fueling competitive company growth. Versatile professional with excellent team leadership, peer support, and program management. Established history of successful career development management, adult training, change management, and organizational development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
UT-Battelle
05.2022 - Current
- Facilitates effective communication between management and 500 staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Manages complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Coaches managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Identifies HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Works with over 20 leaders to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Management and Program Assistant
Federal Aviation Administration, McGhee Tyson System Support Center
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Provides support to System Support Center Manager, technicians, and other employees with day-to-day operations, 100% time and attendance, supply management, training tracking, budget development and tracking, and 100% fiscal compliance
- Manages financial, equipment, supply, and travel systems in support of operational requirements for 9 personnel and 8 remote sites
- Provides project management support to Manager ensuring project timeliness and fiscal compliance
- Manages time and attendance of 9 employees and serves as alternate for 6 district sites
Group Superintendent/Health Systems Specialist
US Air Force /Air National Guard
01.2015 - 06.2021
- Senior human resources management and oversight of $1.6M budget for Medical Group executives
- Direct management of four Public Health Technicians and matrix-managed two Medical Technicians and two Bioenvironmental Technicians
- Lead execution of Senior HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, workforce management, performance management, career planning, resource allocation, staff engagement, mentoring, and succession planning for 90+ professional medical officers and enlisted members
- Analyzed Surgeon General Bureau’s quarterly scorecard; Identified deficiencies, prioritized program needs, and developed action plans to address training and resource gaps
- Developed rolling three-year forecast by quarter for $1.6M annual budget covering manpower, payroll, equipment, training, and travel
- Identified opportunities to leverage volume purchasing, continuously monitored spending exceptions based on unforeseen circumstances (e.g., COVID-19), and adjusted plans accordingly
- Provided HR partnership to senior leadership (16 Chief Master Sergeants, five Group Superintendents, and 12 Commanders) as trusted advisor, transparent and clear communicator, and credible employee advocate
Health Services Technician
US Air Force/Air National Guard
03.2008 - 12.2014
- Direct management of one Health Technician and matrix-managed two Public Health staff members
- Managed user and equipment support for network of 75+ medical officers and enlisted members
- Performed HR management functions for 12 section leaders including recruiting, hiring/transfers, career actions, awards program, succession planning, and finance actions.
- Oversight new employee orientation, military and professional career training, and performance management
- Managed $1M budget in compliance with time and vendor requirements; identified increased group purchasing opportunities through host military base.
Education and Training Manager
US Air Force/Air National Guard
08.2004 - 02.2008
- Managed career development, succession planning, and progression for 19 officers/38 enlisted personnel in 17 USAF Specialty Codes
- Produced monthly training and budget metrics for Medical Group senior executives and managed training budget execution
- Coordinated with Medical Readiness Office staff and Base Education and Training Office to achieve 100% compliance during 2008 Health Services Inspection
- Secured approval for four position waivers, eliminated 31 months training and saved $100k+ budget
- Earned Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding Education and Training Program oversight during 2008 Health Services Inspection
Education
MBA -
Southern New Hampshire University
2019
AAS - Health Care Management
Community College of Air Force
2009
AAS - Training Management
Community College of Air Force
2006
BA - Psychology
University of Tennessee
2005
AAS - Operating Room Technology
Community College of Air Force
2001
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Performance Management
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Managing Employee Relations
- Coaching Leadership
- Integrating Policies
- Organizational Structure
- Strategic Planning
- Onboarding, Training and Development
- Performance Management Systems
- Employee Feedback and Recognition
Certification
Regional Information System (REGIS), Procurement Request Information System (PRISM), Defense Enterprise Accounting & Management System (DEAMS), Defense Travel System (DTS) Military/Federal HRIS: Consolidated Automated System for Time and Labor Entry (CASTLE), Air National Guard Reserve Orders Writing System (AROWS), Automated Time & Attendance Productions System (ATAAPS), Command Human Resources Intelligence System (CHRIS), Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS), Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT), MyBiz, MS Office,
Additional Information
- US Security Clearance: Secret (expired)
Affiliations
- Armed Forces Top 3
- American College of Healthcare Executives (expired)
- Society of Human Resource Management
- WDVX Community Advisory Committee
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
UT-Battelle
05.2022 - Current
Management and Program Assistant
Federal Aviation Administration, McGhee Tyson System Support Center
09.2021 - 04.2022
Group Superintendent/Health Systems Specialist
US Air Force /Air National Guard
01.2015 - 06.2021
Health Services Technician
US Air Force/Air National Guard
03.2008 - 12.2014
Education and Training Manager
US Air Force/Air National Guard
08.2004 - 02.2008
MBA -
Southern New Hampshire University
AAS - Health Care Management
Community College of Air Force
AAS - Training Management
Community College of Air Force
BA - Psychology
University of Tennessee
AAS - Operating Room Technology
Community College of Air Force
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