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Brittney Talley is a seasoned leader with over 25 years at Humana, currently serving as the Director of Compensation Center of Excellence. With a strong foundation in operations, data, and process improvement, she specializes in compensation strategy, governance, and total rewards. Brittney brings a human-centered, data-informed approach to designing equitable and competitive pay programs that drive business impact. From Operations to Compensation Strategy I began my journey at Humana at 18, straight out of high school, working as a billing and enrollment specialist. While in that operational role, I developed a strong interest in data and process improvement, which became a central focus throughout my career. I have always thrived in roles where data is used to solve problems and drive improvement, whether as an individual contributor, a leader, or a strategic partner. During my 25 years at Humana, about half of that time was spent in operations, focusing on learning the business, understanding the needs of our customers, and looking for ways to improve core processes. Over time, my path led me into HR through project management, where I connected with great leaders in HR and talent development. In the past eight to nine years, I have shifted more to the corporate side, particularly within HR. Using my background in process improvement and data, I was asked to lead a team dedicated to challenging the status quo and improving the consumer experience. That is how I became the Director of the Compensation Center of Exce
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For more than three decades, Elite Technical has been a trusted partner for IT staff augmentation across the United States. Staffed by subject matter experts with in-the-trenches technology experience, the firm’s senior technical recruiting team understands both the nuances of technical skills and the sometimes-unspoken needs of hiring managers. As a result, this certified woman-owned small business enterprise, and senior technical recruiting team, has placed 4,500+ technical professionals with more than 400 of the nation’s leading companies. In addition to federal and state government, Elite Technical serves the aerospace, automotive, finance, healthcare, legal, media and broadcasting, medical device industries. The firm meets the market with flexible engagement models, including contract, contract-to-hire, direct placements, SOW, MSA, and/or subcontracting arrangements. “Ensuring a trustworthy reputation became the rudder for our business on Day One,” said Joseph Monaco, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “Each day, we make sure that clients and candidates see us as highly credible and competent, trust in our integrity, and rely on our expertise. Our commitment to transparency at all levels helped us build longstanding relationships with clients, candidates, and colleagues alike.” “We are grateful for the longevity of our sales, recruiting, and back-office teams,” said Donna Keller, President and CEO. “Half of our corporate employees have been with us for 15 to 33 years. Their longstanding industry experience and institutional memory translates to excellent service for our clients, and many contractors return to us for future engagements.” This level of talent retention is remarkable in an industry in which turnover is estimated above 30% annually. Merging Technology with Human Intelligence Elite Technical combines heavy investment in technology, artificial intelligence, and recruiting resources with the human ability to forge trust with technical professionals nationwide, while engaging with active and passive candidates to ensure a highly competent and diverse talent pool.
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Can AI Help HR?
Joe Cimbak, Director of Talent Management, Sunland Construction, Inc. and Affiliates
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Developing Leaders who Drive Performance and Resilience
Evgeniya Tikhonova, Head of Talent Management, Hilti North America
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Bridging the Leadership Gap: What Employees Can Do When Leaders Fall Short
Heather Wheaton, Senior Director, Human Resources, Frozen Foods Business Unit, Kellanova
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Leading a Thoughtful Transition: The Return-to-Office Experience
Crystal Williams, Chief Human Resources Officer, Corpay
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HR at the Crossroads: Choosing Leadership over Administration
Mohsine (Mo) Gdid, Head of HR, Safety & Performance (Serving as CHRO), John Soules Foods
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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Innovates the Catering Industry, One Event at a Time
Christopher Hammond, Corporate Director of Food & Beverage, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
IN MY OPINION
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Streamlining Payroll & Benefits in High-Turnover Industries
Candace Villafanez-Dukes, Corporate Human Resources/Payroll & Benefits Manager, Long John Silver’s, LLC
LAST WORD
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The Human Resources Department No Longer Exists!
Laura Klopatek, Vice President, Corporate HR, H&R Block
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Adapting Talent Management Strategies for a Fluid Workforce
Talent management solutions are evolving rapidly, addressing challenges through innovation while unlocking new opportunities for agile, inclusive, and strategic workforce development.
AI-Powered Workforce Strategy: Elevating Talent Management Initiatives
AI is transforming talent management by improving hiring accuracy, personalizing employee development, enhancing workforce planning, and automating routine HR tasks.
EDITORIAL
Leading With Heart: A Human-Centered, Data-Informed Approach To Compensation Strategy
The HR industry is being reshaped by a workforce that expects more from employers than ever before. Organizations are navigating an environment defined by hybrid work, shifting employee priorities and a heightened focus on belonging.
Corporate events have become a critical lever for engagement and retention as organizations compete to keep morale high in fast-changing markets. Thoughtfully designed gatherings celebrate achievements, reinforce purpose and create opportunities for people across departments to reconnect as humans rather than screens on a meeting grid.
Talent management has taken center stage as companies realize that growth is reciprocal. Employees thrive when they see investment in their development and when feedback is offered with care and clarity. Modern talent solutions use data with empathy. They help identify strengths, support career pathways and nurture leaders who can elevate teams through trust and intentional communication. Technology is powerful yet most effective when it enables HR to understand people more deeply rather than reducing them to metrics.
Across the board, HR professionals are balancing innovation with humanity. They are shaping workplaces where well-being and performance coexist and where culture is not a statement on a wall but an everyday experience. As this evolution unfolds, the HR industry is singularly focused on championing environments where people feel seen, supported and inspired to grow.
In this edition of Manage HR, we explore how HR leaders are responding by redefining what it means to support people not only as contributors to business goals but as individuals with ambitions, challenges and diverse life experiences. We have also curated thought leadership articles from industry experts, including Brittney Talley, Director of the Compensation Center of Excellence, Humana.
We hope this edition of Manage HR helps you find the right partner for your business requirements.
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