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La Johnson
La Johnson Senior HR Performance Advisor at Intuit

La Johnson is a highly connected and respected Senior HR Performance Advisor at Intuit, boasting a robust network of over 5000 LinkedIn connections. With an impressive MBA in HR Management from Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Johnson combines deep business knowledge with expert-level HR proficiency. Their career demonstrates a consistent dedication to enhancing business outcomes through strategic HR solutions. At Intuit, Johnson's leadership is instrumental in creating performance management strategies that not only optimize employee engagement and streamline HR processes but also contribute significantly to the organization's long-term success. Their commitment to improving performance metrics and employee relations underpins a career firmly rooted in adding value to the business bottom line.

Prior to joining Intuit, La Johnson brought transformative impact to Microsoft as a HR Consulting Manager across multiple functions, including Marketing, Finance, HR4HR, Legal, and Business Development. Renowned for generating energy and delivering results, Johnson excelled in guiding high-achieving teams, strongly focusing on performance management strategies that empower every individual within the organization to excel. Their tenure at Microsoft and previous experience as an HR Specialist at The Home Depot reflect a profound capability to manage associate development, implement Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, and lead strategic HR projects.

Johnson's background is complemented by early career involvement in student government at Florida State University as Secretary of Diversity & Inclusion and as a Human Resources Consultant with FSU Consulting Group, where they demonstrated a passion for advocacy and systematic improvement. Their expertise is further evidenced by their mastery in areas of Diversity & Inclusion and Business Acumen, ensuring their role as an HR advisor not only achieves, but sets new standards of excellence within the software development industry.

More about this expert

Full name
La Johnson
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Title
Senior HR Performance Advisor
Company
Intuit
Industry
Software Development
LinkedIn Connections
5000
Summary
Unlocking business potential through strategic HR solutions. With an MBA in HR Management and several years of experience in HR operations and employee relations roles, I bring a unique combination of business acumen and HR expertise to the table. Whether it's improving performance metrics, promoting employee engagement, or streamlining HR processes, I'm dedicated to delivering results that drive business success. Let's work together to create a performance management strategy that sets your organization apart and positions it for long-term success. Invest in your HR, invest in your future!
Skills
Diversity & Inclusion Business Acumen

Education

Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Attended in Aug 2020 - Dec 2023
Field of study: Human Resources Management
Florida State University - College of Business
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Attended in 2016 - 2018
Field of study: Human Resources Management

Positions

Intuit
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Hybrid
Senior HR Performance Advisor
Oct 2023 - Present

Empowering the people who power prosperity around the world.
Microsoft
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
HR Consulting Manager, Corporate Functions (Marketing, Finance, HR4HR, Legal, Business Development)
Jul 2022 - Sep 2023

In this role I was focused on building the capability of managers who led high-achieving teams to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

During my time at Microsoft, I had the privilege to support business functions such as Corporate Functions (Marketing, Finance, HR4HR, Legal, Business Development), Core Engineering + Devices, Technology & Research, Gaming, Sales, Services, and physical retail stores (large hourly population) due to organizational changes.

I was known for generating energy and delivering results. Driven by the desire to develop and execute effective performance management strategies to deliver business success while enabling leaders to provide quality employee experiences.
Microsoft
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
HR Consulting Manager, Engineering + Devices, Gaming, Technology & Research, and Marketing
Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
Microsoft
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
HR Consulting Manager, Business Development, Marketing, and Worldwide Commercial Business
Jun 2020 - Jun 2021
The Home Depot
On-site
HR Specialist - Online Contact Centers
Aug 2017 - Jan 2020

In this role, I supported a HR generalist team with the following responsibilities:

-Provided general HR support to a total of 800 exempt and non-exempt employees
-Served as the HR Business partner for DesignConnect(a team of virtual Kitchen & Bath Designers and sales professionals), The Company Store (A Home Depot acquisition) customer operations team, and all Kennesaw Contact Center Phones and Messaging departments work-from-home teams
-Managed associate development and performance management in assigned area. Provided tools and facilitated meetings to ensure ongoing development and follow-up. Coached and counseled management on business decisions related to personnel issues, leadership and management effectiveness
-Managed quarterly performance review cycles to ensure compliance and quality feedback, assisted leaders with regular coaching and feedback to associates and provided policy guidance with the disciplinary process
-Resolved general associate relations issues. Gathered information for investigations. Identified breaches of culture/values that impact the workplace. Supported consistency in practice of SOP and employment law
-Supported business partners with questions on how to accommodate for religious and medical accommodations
-Developed and implemented a Diversity & Inclusion Council to drive workplace inclusion, associate development & engagement
-Championed special various ad-hoc HR projects and initiatives that respond to business needs


Volunteer & Involvements:
Co-Captain, THD’s Homer Fund Committee
Sponsor, Diversity & Inclusion Council
Member, THD’s University Relations Intern Council
Member, THD’s HR Internship Interview & Engagement Committee
The Home Depot
Greater Atlanta Area
Human Resources Intern - Online Contact Centers
May 2017 - Aug 2017

During this internship I:

-Developed and executed a strategy that improved the diversity of the workforce to match the demographics of the surrounding communities.
-Coordinated hiring events. Task include: scheduling and administering on-site assessments, scheduling on-site interviews, administering drug tests, extend offer letters, disposition candidates and maintain new hire files.
-Conducted focus groups to check the pulse on leader onboarding and development.
-Developed and implemented an onboarding program for all new leaders (Supervisors, Managers, and Sr. Managers) within The Home Depot's Online Contact Centers. This included building programs/activities that allow new leaders to be fully engaged and focused on learning the tools necessary to be successful in their new role.
-Built tools on excel to support HR Managers with managing the leadership development and the new leader onboarding experiences.
Florida State University Student Government Association
Tallahassee, Florida Area
Secretary of Diversity & Inclusion
Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

-Promoted active recruitment for a diverse student body and faculty, and seek to enhance the quality of life of all students and alerted the student government association to all social issues concerning the campus and its community
-Developed a Diversity & Inclusion Certificate program for students
-Founded the Diversity & Inclusion Institute
-Pioneered FSU Mental Health Council. (This council worked with different student communities at FSU to reduce the negative stigma associated with mental health.)
-Negotiated with different departments to increase the number of Gender-Inclusive Restrooms around FSU Campus
FSU Consulting Group
Tallahassee, Florida Area
Partner, Human Resources Consultant
Apr 2016 - Apr 2018

The Florida State University Consulting Group is a not-for-profit, entirely student-run consulting firm in service to businesses and organizations throughout Florida. We combine decades of operational expertise from our advisory board with the dynamic insights of a young team, composed of the top students in the College of Business, to solve a wide spectrum of business complexities.

For example, I provided insights to compensation structures that fits our clients organizations, conducted competitive compensation market surveys, conducted job analysis/evaluations, and created an employee organizational commitment survey to help our clients identify organization opportunities.

As Partner & Executive Vice President of Membership, I was responsible for managing all of our internal talent acquisition processes and leadership development efforts for our Partners. I also led the efforts of establishing The Consulting Group core values, and leadership structure to drive culture change within the organization.