Talent Acquisition
Mission
HRM Talent Acquisition advances LSU’s mission by partnering with campus departments to deliver consistent, transparent, and effective hiring services. Through aligned talent strategy, streamlined systems, compliance, and operational excellence, we enable effective sourcing and recruiting to meet the university’s current and future workforce needs.
Vision
HRM Talent Acquisition is a trusted strategic workforce partner that integrates consultative recruiting with equitable/consistent, efficient, and data-informed hiring practices. Through strong collaboration, reliable operations, and continuous improvement, we strengthen workforce planning and support excellence across LSU’s flagship campus.
Departmental Assignments
*Indicates some sub-unit(s) of the department fall under a different Talent Acquisition team member.
| Talent Acquisition Specialists | Departments/Colleges | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Whitfield Director |
|
225-578-8396 | joycew@lsu.edu |
| Lauren Hensel Manager |
College of Music & Dramatic Arts |
225-578-8286 | lfoster1@lsu.edu |
| Charles Phillips Business Partner |
School of Veterinary Medicine |
225-578-4927 | cphillips4@lsu.edu |
| Morgan Bell Senior Talent Strategy Partner |
Campus Safety, Emergency Preparedness & Emergency Response (CSPER) |
225-578-7337 | mbell20@lsu.edu |
| Joseph Dunbar Senior Talent Strategy Partner |
Facility and Property Oversight |
225-578-5492 | jdunbar@lsu.edu |
| Dani Escobedo Talent Operation Specialist |
Office of Academic Affairs/Office of the Provost |
225-578-4985 | descobedo@lsu.edu |
| Vacant Talent Operation Specialist |
College of Agriculture |
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| Gabrielle Hutchinson Talent Operation Specialist |
Office of Enrollment Management |
225-578-8779 | ghutch7@lsu.edu |
| Makayla Holden Talent Acquisition Analyst |
Workday Transactions |
225-578-2064 | mholden1@lsu.edu |
| Sarah Durocher Compensation/Talent Analyst |
Workday Transactions |
sduroc2@lsu.edu |