JSJohanna Sylvain
@johannasylvain
Strategic HR leader driving compliance, retention, and people-centered solutions in healthcare and senior living.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven strategic HR leader with hands-on experience supporting healthcare and senior living environments, skilled across full-spectrum HR functions including employee relations, regulatory compliance, workforce planning, and talent acquisition.
I have led enterprise HRIS implementations (Workday, Paycom, UltiPro), deployed onboarding and training programs that ensured 100% compliance, and created retention strategies that achieved an 85% retention rate and reduced regrettable turnover by 45%.
I build high-trust partnerships across all levels, advise leadership on workforce development and compliance, and deliver people-centered solutions that improve employee experience, strengthen compliance, and align HR strategy with sustainable business outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Director
Abbey Delray South
Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Led cross-functional HR strategy for the community, achieving 85% retention and reducing regrettable turnover by 45% while ensuring 100% regulatory compliance and improving time-to-fill through strengthened talent acquisition.
Senior HR Generalist
Abbey Delray South
Feb 2020 - Jun 2023 (3 years 4 months)
Managed end-to-end HR operations for a 200–300 employee senior living community as a solo HR practitioner, led Workday implementation, redesigned orientation, and maintained 100% compliance with AHCA standards.
Human Resources Generalist
Beachway Therapy Center
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Supported enterprise HR initiatives across five organizations in two states, managed recruitment pipelines, benefits and payroll support, and contributed to HRIS and payroll platform implementations while ensuring DCF and JCAHO compliance.
Office/HR Assistant
Palm Beach State College
Aug 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 4 months)
Provided frontline HR support during faculty recruitment seasons, managed onboarding and I-9 verification, maintained compliant personnel records, and supported process improvements to streamline HR operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NUNova Southeastern University
Master of Science, Public Health
Completed a Master of Science in Public Health with coursework in health management, health policy, aging, and health needs assessments.
FUFlorida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts, Biological Sciences
Activities and societies: First Year Connections Mentorship Committee; Member, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences and participated in student-athlete mentorship and advisory activities.
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