Baystate Health Strengthens Leadership Team with Key HR Appointments

SPRINGFIELD, MA – Baystate Health has announced the appointments of Jen Azuri-Humm as Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Provider Recruitment, effective January 12, and Jennifer Stehman as Vice President of HR Strategy & Consulting, effective January 26. These strategic additions are poised to significantly enhance Baystate Health’s human resources capabilities and reinforce its dedication to a thriving, employee-focused work environment. The moves signal a commitment to attracting and retaining top talent in a competitive healthcare landscape.

Azuri-Humm will spearhead Baystate Health’s efforts to attract, recruit, and onboard exceptional individuals across all levels of the organization. Her leadership will encompass executive searches, team member recruitment, physician and provider recruitment, and the development of robust campus relations and community partnerships. A key focus will be on strengthening the organization’s employment branding and refining workforce planning to align with Baystate Health’s ambitious growth objectives.

Bringing over 18 years of experience in organizational leadership within both the healthcare and technology sectors, Azuri-Humm joins Baystate Health from Emory Healthcare in Georgia, where she served as Vice President of Talent Acquisition for the 13-hospital system with over 425 provider locations. Her prior experience includes leadership roles at Soar Autism Center (Brighton Health Partners) as Senior Vice President of People, at Bonterra as Vice President of Talent, and as AVP Talent – Enterprise at Inovalon. She earned her bachelor’s degree in women’s studies from the University of Delaware.

Jennifer Stehman will assume a pivotal role as an enterprise strategist, redefining the partnership between Human Resources and the broader business operations of Baystate Health and Health New England. She will be responsible for shaping the strategy for HR business partners and consulting services, ensuring compliance, navigating labor relations, overseeing employee health and leave programs, and managing organizational restructuring initiatives. Stehman’s vision is to transform HR into a proactive, strategic consulting function that drives workforce alignment, enhances leadership effectiveness, and fosters a cohesive organizational culture.

Stehman offers more than 20 years of progressive HR leadership experience within large, complex healthcare systems. Most recently, she served as Senior Director of Human Resources for the UPMC North Central Pennsylvania Region, a six-hospital system supporting approximately 5,000 employees. Previously, she held the position of Regional Human Resources Director at St. Luke’s University Health Network. She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, an MBA in operations management from the University of Scranton, and a senior HR business partner certification.

These appointments come at a critical time for healthcare organizations nationwide, as they grapple with workforce shortages and evolving employee expectations. How will these new leaders navigate the challenges of attracting and retaining skilled professionals in a rapidly changing environment?

Baystate Health’s investment in its HR leadership underscores the growing recognition that a strong, engaged workforce is essential for delivering high-quality patient care. What innovative strategies will Azuri-Humm and Stehman implement to cultivate a culture of excellence and employee well-being?

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