Thomas Murphy
Thomas Murphy, SHRM-SCP, is the VP of HR at Liberty Hospital, part of The University of Kansas Health System. With over 25 years of experience in operational & human resources leadership roles, Thomas specializes in employee engagement, leadership development, talent recruitment, & strategic planning. He leads initiatives that have improved employee engagement and retention, spearheads people strategies, and participates in multidisciplinary efforts to improve operational efficiency. Thomas has played a key role in positioning Liberty Hospital as an employer of choice through recognition by Forbes and Newsweek.
Thomas holds a BS in Business with a concentration in Management from the University of Phoenix. Thomas enjoys mentoring new HR leaders and contributing to healthcare talent development. He serves as the 2025 President of the Missouri Society for Healthcare HR Administration and serves on the board for the American Society for Healthcare HR Administration.