Joyce Loftus

Joyce Loftus, SPHR has extensive work experience in the field of human resources. Joyce is currently employed as a Manager, HR Business Partner at Savvas Learning Company since May 2020. Prior to this, they held the same position at Pearson K-12 Learning from March 2019 to May 2020.

From 2004 to 2019, Joyce worked at Pearson in various roles. Joyce started as a Manager, HR Business Partner in November 2004 and held this position until March 2019. Before that, they worked as a Human Resources Generalist from January 2001 to November 2004, where they provided generalist support to senior level management and employees, managed employee relations issues, and was promoted from the Benefits Administrator role. Joyce also worked as a Benefits Consultant from February 1999 to January 2001 and as a Benefits Administrator from March 1997 to February 1999, where they were responsible for the administration of various benefit plans for employees and retirees and provided support to Human Resource Managers in different office locations.

Prior to joining Pearson, Joyce worked at Edward Don & Company from 1993 to 1997. Joyce held the position of a Benefits Administrator from November 1995 to March 1997 and was promoted to this role from the Benefits Coordination position. Their responsibilities included managing daily benefit duties, conducting request for proposals, contract renewals, and other related activities. Joyce also worked as a Benefits Coordinator from August 1993 to November 1995, where they administered benefit programs and developed policies and procedures for the company's corporate office and branch locations.

Before that, Joyce worked at CCH Computax from 1992 to 1993. Joyce began as a Human Resources Assistant in January 1992 and was later promoted to the role of Human Resources Coordinator. In this position, they performed various HR functions, such as recruitment, employee supervision, record-keeping, and employee relations.

Overall, Joyce Loftus, SPHR has over 20 years of experience in HR roles with a strong focus on HR business partnering, benefits administration, and generalist support.

Joyce Loftus, SPHR, received their Master of Science (MS) degree in Human Resources from Loyola University Chicago from 1991 to 1993. Prior to that, they obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 1987 to 1991.

In addition to their formal education, Joyce has also earned several certifications. Joyce obtained their HR Leadership as We Move Back into the Office certification from LinkedIn in October 2021. In 2018, they became a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the Human Capital Institute (HCI). Additionally, Joyce holds certifications as a Certified Compensation Professional from World at Work and as a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP), although the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.