Angela O’Neel, Candace Williams join LAFCU to refine internal processes and advance recruitment efforts 

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has welcomed Angela O’Neel as payroll and benefits specialist and Candace Williams as talent acquisition specialist, a newly-created position at the Michigan credit union. Both O’Neel and Williams bring key expertise that strengthens LAFCU’s human resources team.

“The addition of Angela and Candace further bolsters LAFCU's HR department,” said Patricia Forsyth, vice president of human resources, LAFCU. “Their expertise allows us to streamline our internal processes and enhance our recruitment efforts. LAFCU is the only credit union in Michigan we are aware of that has a dedicated recruiter on staff, which ensures we can continue attracting and retaining top talent.”

Angela O’Neel’s primary responsibility as payroll and benefits specialist is to manage weekly payroll processing for LAFCU’s 160+ team members, handling salary adjustments, tax filings, and regulatory compliance. She also oversees open enrollment, monthly check requests, invoicing, and audits. Before joining LAFCU, O’Neel worked for the Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority, where she processed weekly payroll for over 300 employees and managed a comprehensive benefits program. She holds a bachelor’s degree in management and health care from Park University in St. Louis, Missouri, and a master’s degree in business administration and human resources from Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

“I’m excited to be a resource for all things payroll and benefits for LAFCU employees,” said O’Neel. “I’m working on ways to make processes more manageable and straightforward for the staff and learning what they could benefit from going forward.”

As talent acquisition specialist, Candace Williams manages LAFCU's recruitment efforts, including sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and facilitating new hire orientations. Her role is crucial to ensuring that LAFCU brings on individuals who align with the organization’s goals and culture. Prior to joining LAFCU, Williams worked as a senior employment specialist at a Lansing-based staffing firm for five years, overseeing all aspects of recruitment and talent acquisition.

“I hope to hire amazing candidates that grow within LAFCU,” said Williams. “I am most excited to see the growth in our workforce, community, and organization and to know that I was a part of something great!”

About LAFCU
Founded in 1936, LAFCU (pronounced laugh-cue) is a not-for-profit, member-owned credit union open to all who live, work, worship or attend school in Michigan, and to Michigan businesses. LAFCU serves more than 74,000 members and holds over $1 billion in assets. With a particular focus on serving people of modest means, LAFCU is committed to enhancing its members' financial well-being and creating long-lasting positive change across generations. Awarded the prestigious Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award, LAFCU is known for its people-helping-people mission, which has led to award-winning financial literacy programs for all ages. Twice honored as a national ‘Best Credit Union to Work For’ and recognized globally for its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, LAFCU stands out for its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace. Learn more at www.lafcu.com. 

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