Erica Bitten, MHA,SPHR

Erica B. has a diverse work experience in HR and people operations roles. Erica currently works as the Senior Director of People Operations at Florence Healthcare, where they provide strategic direction and oversees a global team. Erica is responsible for developing and implementing scalable HR processes and programs and managing a comprehensive total rewards program.

Prior to their current role, Erica worked as a Fractional HR Consultant at Altesa BioSciences, Inc. and as a Fractional People Operations Consultant at adtechnacity. Erica also served as the Head of Human Resources (Fractional) at BeVera Solutions.

Erica has held leadership positions in HR, including being the Director of Human Resources at Antios Therapeutics and the Director of Human Strategies at VERO Biotech. Additionally, they worked as a Program Director in HR at Drug Innovation Ventures at Emory and as a Senior Program Associate at Emory Institute for Drug Development.

Overall, Erica B. has a strong background in HR and people operations, with experience in strategic planning, HR program development, and talent management.

Erica B. has a Master's degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Ohio University. Erica also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Clayton State University. In addition to their academic qualifications, they have obtained several certifications. Erica is a Birkman Certified Professional from Birkman, an Employee Law certified by eCornell, and a Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) certified by HRCI (HR Certification Institute - HRCI). Erica achieved the SPHR certification in November 2018. Their most recent certification is the Birkman Certified Professional, which they obtained in July 2020.