“I enjoy the feel of community hospitals,” said Mastroianni in a statement.

Mastroianni comes to HRMC from Stellaris Health System in Greenwich, Connecticut, where he served since 2007 as vice president for Human Resources for the 275-bed community hospital.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Union College and a master’s degree in teaching from Fordham University.

He is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management.

Mastroianni comes to Halifax Regional with 29 years of experience in human resources and 19 years direct experience working in community hospitals.

In his new role, he will be responsible for employee relations, benefits administration, training, compensation analysis and employee recruitment and retention, as well as other human resource functions.

“We are excited to welcome Tom to North Carolina and Halifax Regional,” HRMC President William Mahone said. “He has extensive experience in employee engagement and leadership development.”

Relocating with Mastroianni is his fiancée. The couple is planning to wed in the spring of next year. Mastroianni also has two grown children.

In his free time, he enjoys reading mystery novels, travel, and researching his family history.