Laura A. Hughes, Ms
About Laura A. Hughes, Ms
Laura A. Hughes is a Manager of Talent Acquisition with experience at Benefitfocus and Voya Financial. She has a background in psychology and counseling studies, enhancing her skills in recruitment and talent management.
Work at Benefitfocus
Laura A. Hughes has been employed at Benefitfocus since 2021, serving as the Manager of Talent Acquisition. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing recruitment strategies and managing the talent acquisition team. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Corporate Recruiter at Benefitfocus from 2018 to 2021, where she focused on sourcing and recruiting top talent for the organization. Additionally, she briefly held the position of Team Lead, Recruiting in 2021.
Current Role at Voya Financial
In 2023, Laura A. Hughes began her role as Manager of Talent Acquisition at Voya Financial. This position is remote and based in Charleston, South Carolina. In this capacity, she manages talent acquisition efforts, contributing to the recruitment of skilled professionals for the company. Her dual roles in talent acquisition at both Benefitfocus and Voya Financial demonstrate her capability to handle multiple responsibilities effectively.
Education and Expertise
Laura A. Hughes holds a Master of Science in Counseling Studies from Capella University, which she completed between 2008 and 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the College of Charleston from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background in psychology and counseling studies provides her with a strong foundation for understanding human behavior, which is beneficial in her talent acquisition roles.
Background in Talent Acquisition
Laura A. Hughes has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having worked in various roles since 2010. She began her career as an Admissions Recruiter at Southeastern Institute and later served as the Assistant Director of Admissions at The Art Institute of Charleston from 2011 to 2018. Her progression in the field led her to senior roles at Benefitfocus, where she developed her expertise in recruiting and team management.