Lian Thang Ma, Shrm-Scp

Lian Thang, MA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR has a diverse work experience spanning different industries. They currently hold the position of Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Arcosa Inc., which they began in January 2023. Prior to this role, Lian worked at AAON, Inc. from November 2016 to December 2022, where they held various positions. As a Compensation Analyst, they researched and implemented compensation structures, prepared job descriptions, and benchmarked jobs against market data. As a Human Resources Generalist, Lian assessed HR policies and programs, performed various HR functions such as recruitment, talent management, and employee engagement. In their initial role at AAON, Lian served as a Human Resources Assistant, handling HR calls and arranging interviews for specific language applicants. Lian's early work experience includes roles such as a Packer at Tulsa World Media Company, an Advertising Associate at Tulsa Event Management, and an Interpreter at Exodus Refugee Immigration and LTC Language Solutions. They also served as a Material Handler at Ozburn Hessey Carpet Center. Overall, Lian Thang has gained expertise in human resources, compensation analysis, and interpretation throughout their career.

Lian Thang has a comprehensive education history. Starting in 2009, they attended Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Geography in 2013. They then pursued further education at Tulsa Community College from 2016 to 2018, focusing on Human Resources Development. Most recently, from 2020 to 2022, Lian Thang attended the University of Oklahoma, earning a Master of Art degree in Organizational Dynamics.

In addition to their academic achievements, Lian Thang has obtained various certifications. In 2018, they became a SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) through SHRM. Then, in 2019, they obtained the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). Building on their HR expertise, Lian Thang acquired the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from HRCI in June 2021. Later that year, in July 2021, they obtained the SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation from SHRM. Continuing their professional development, Lian Thang obtained the HR Compensation Metrics Manager certification from HRWebAdvisor in January 2022, followed by the Compensation Analyst Credential from ERI Economic Research Institute in February 2022.