Jamala Thomas

Jamala Thomas SHRM-SCP has a strong background in human resources and people management. Jamala is currently employed at Priority1 as the Vice President of People & Culture since December 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Georg Fischer Harvel, LLC as the Director of Human Resources from February 2018 to December 2021. Jamala led multi-state HR service delivery and provided guidance on HR policies and practices.

Before Georg Fischer Harvel, LLC, Jamala worked at Sage V Foods as the Corporate Human Resources Manager from December 2013 to March 2018. In this role, they were responsible for various HR functions including staffing, employee relations, learning, and organizational development. Jamala also managed a team of HR professionals and ensured legal compliance.

Prior to Sage V Foods, Jamala had experience as a Supervisor of Human Resources at Welspun Group from February 2012 to December 2013. Jamala also worked as a Managing Consultant at Strategic Alliance HR Consulting from October 2005 to January 2013, where they provided HR consulting services.

Jamala's earlier career includes roles such as Career Support Facilitator at Pulaski Technical College from November 2010 to June 2011, Employment and Training Coordinator at Ouachita Technical College from March 2010 to November 2010, and Human Resources Specialist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences from August 2007 to August 2008.

Jamala also worked at Arkansas Department of Human Services, where they held multiple roles including Child Care Eligibility Supervisor and Program Development Coordinator from December 2005 to August 2007. In these roles, they managed contracts and grants and oversaw a federal and state grant budget.

Jamala's early professional experience includes working as a Human Resources Specialist at Staffmark from December 2004 to August 2005.

Overall, Jamala Thomas SHRM-SCP has a diverse and extensive career in human resources, with experience in leadership roles, HR consulting, and various HR functions.

Jamala Thomas SHRM-SCP received their Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff from 1996 to 1999. Jamala then pursued a Master's degree in Human Resources Management at Webster University from 2003 to 2004. In July 2019, they obtained the certification of SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from SHRM.