Ep. 35- Andrea Parnell: Winning the War on Talent at Southern Bancorp

Arkansas Talent

Discover how Andrea Parnell and her team at Southern Bancorp have mastered the art of talent acquisition. They have had incredible growth requiring over 200 new hires in which they've implemented strategic processes and HR initiatives to streamline recruitment and onboarding. In this insightful discussion, we'll uncover Southern Bancorp's preparation and innovative tactics for winning the war on talent. From targeted recruitment campaigns to onboarding, gain valuable insights to elevate your organization's ability to attract and retain top professionals. Join us as we explore Southern Bancorp's talent acquisition success story and learn strategies to conquer your own talent challenges.
Andrea Parnell is a seasoned professional in the field of human resources and currently serves in the role of Chief People Officer at Southern Bancorp. With a proven track record of driving organizational success through effective people strategies, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s culture and driving employee engagement.

Prior to joining Southern Bancorp, she held key leadership positions in HR within the information technology and telecommunications industries where she spearheaded initiatives such as talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development programs. She has a proven ability to align talent initiatives with business objectives to achieve strategic goals.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas and has a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation. Andrea Parnell is also actively involved in industry associations and regularly contributes to thought leadership on topics related to HR.

As Chief People Officer at Southern Bancorp, Andrea Parnell is dedicated to driving the human capital strategy forward, ensuring that the organization remains an employer of choice in a competitive labor market where talented people have options.
Connect with Andrea: (2) Andrea Parnell | LinkedIn
Learn more about Southern Bancorp: Careers - Southern Bancorp (banksouthern.com)

For more information, staffing, or career advice, get in touch with Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine via Linkedin.