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.

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Departmental Assignments

*Indicates some sub-unit(s) of the department fall under a different Talent Acquisition team member. 

Talent Acquisition Specialists Departments/Colleges Phone Email
Joyce Whitfield
Director

 

225-578-8396 joycew@lsu.edu
Lauren Hensel
Manager

College of Music & Dramatic Arts
Office of the President
Office of Engagement, Civil Rights, and Title IX
Office of Human Resource Management
Advisor for other LSU Campuses

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)
College of Human Sciences & Education
University Lab School
Executive Search Support 

225-578-7337 mbell20@lsu.edu
Joseph Dunbar
Senior Talent Strategy Partner

Facility and Property Oversight
College of Science
Executive Search Support

225-578-5492 jdunbar@lsu.edu
Dani Escobedo
Talent Operation Specialist 

Office of Academic Affairs/Office of the Provost
Academic Affairs Programs
LSU Online
College of Art & Design
College of Coast & Environment
Office of Communications & University Relations
E.J. Ourso College of Business 
Law Center 
Manship School of Mass Communications

225-578-4985 descobedo@lsu.edu
Vacant
Talent Operation Specialist 

College of Agriculture
Athletics
College of Engineering
Office of Research & Economic Development (ORED)
Student Affairs

   
Gabrielle Hutchinson
Talent Operation Specialist 

Office of Enrollment Management
Finance & Administrative Services (other than FPO)
College of Humanities & Social Sciences

225-578-8779 ghutch7@lsu.edu
Makayla Holden
Talent Acquisition Analyst 

Workday Transactions
NextSource
Wages as Earned Transient Employees
Co – SME Role 
Data Support

225-578-2064 mholden1@lsu.edu
Sarah Durocher
Compensation/Talent Analyst

Workday Transactions
Data Support

  sduroc2@lsu.edu