Emmanuel François – Director of Human Resources | F.I.R.S.T. Institute

Emmanuel is an ambitious and strategic HR professional boasting over 10 years of diverse experience in higher education, manufacturing, and retail sectors. Since joining F.I.R.S.T. Institute in February 2022, he has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing HR processes, empowering staff through innovative training that significantly enhances the accessibility of evaluations, hiring, and various HR functions.

Emmanuel launched his HR career at Publix Super Markets, where he honed his skills in payroll, people operations, scheduling, training, development, and customer relations. His journey then took him to McLane Distributions, where he flourished for six years as the Human Resources Representative for over 1,500 employees. In this critical role, he sharpened his expertise in Federal and State employment law, compliance, performance management, recruiting, leave of absence management, and benefits administration.

As a resourceful and forward-thinking leader, Emmanuel thrives on challenges and embraces a ‘People-First’ mentality. His unwavering commitment to driving impactful HR solutions while fostering positive workplace cultures underscores his dedication to excellence in human resources. With Emmanuel at the helm, the future of HR at F.I.R.S.T. Institute is not just promising; it’s transformative!

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