Liz Barnett
About Liz Barnett
Liz Barnett is a Talent Optimization Manager at FirstBank in the Greater Nashville Area, TN, with a background in human resources and compensation. She has held various roles in recruitment and compensation, including positions at Franklin American Mortgage Company and Citizens Bank.
Work at FirstBank
Liz Barnett has been serving as the Talent Optimization Manager at FirstBank since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing talent management strategies to align with the bank's objectives. Her position involves collaborating with various departments to ensure effective recruitment, employee development, and retention practices. Barnett's expertise contributes to creating a positive workplace culture and improving overall employee performance within the organization.
Previous Experience in Recruitment and Compensation
Before joining FirstBank, Liz Barnett worked at Franklin American Mortgage Company as a National Recruiter from 2012 to 2017. She played a key role in sourcing and recruiting talent for the company. Following this, she held the position of Staffing and Compensation Manager at the same company for one year. Barnett also served as a Senior Compensation Consultant at Citizens Bank from 2018 to 2019, where she focused on compensation strategies and employee benefits.
Education and Expertise
Liz Barnett earned her Master’s degree in Labor and Human Resources from The Ohio State University - The Max M. Fisher College of Business, studying from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at The Ohio State University from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in human resources and organizational behavior, which she applies in her current role.
Volunteer Experience
In addition to her professional roles, Liz Barnett volunteered as a Volunteer Coordinator at Happy Tales Humane from 2011 to 2012. In this capacity, she managed volunteer activities and coordinated efforts to support the organization's mission. This experience reflects her commitment to community service and her ability to lead volunteer initiatives.