Lisa Thornton
About Lisa Thornton
Lisa Thornton is a Human Resource Specialist with extensive experience in payroll and human resources management. She has worked at Methodist Family Health since 2005 and previously served as a Payroll Officer at Southern Arkansas University for 19 years.
Work at Methodist Family Health
Lisa Thornton has served as a Human Resource Specialist at Methodist Family Health since 2005. In this role, she supervises 35 part-time behavioral instructors and participates in conflict resolution and grievance hearings within the organization, which employs over 600 individuals. Thornton plays a key role in recruitment efforts for both exempt and nonexempt personnel, as well as interns and contract employees. She is also responsible for conducting credentialing audits to ensure compliance with various regulatory bodies, including the Joint Commission, Medicaid, DHS, and Childcare Licensing across all Methodist Family Health facilities statewide.
Previous Experience at Southern Arkansas University
Prior to her current position, Lisa Thornton worked at Southern Arkansas University as a Payroll Officer from 1984 to 2003, accumulating 19 years of experience in Magnolia, Arkansas. Her tenure at the university provided her with a solid foundation in payroll management and human resources, which she has built upon in her subsequent roles.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Thornton holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Human Resource and Workforce Development from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, which she completed from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management from Southern Arkansas University, studying from 2007 to 2012. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective human resource management.
Union Negotiation Experience
Lisa Thornton has over a year of experience in union negotiation, which adds to her expertise in human resources. This experience is valuable in her current role, where she deals with various employee relations issues and contributes to maintaining a positive work environment.
HR Record Management and Compliance
In her role at Methodist Family Health, Lisa Thornton utilizes the ADP software system to maintain HR records and provide continuous reporting on internal recruitment and attendance. Her responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with regulatory standards through credentialing audits, which are critical for the organization's operations across multiple facilities.