Lauren Thomas

Senior Director Human Resources at Prospiant
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Experience

    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Director Human Resources
      • May 2022 - Present

      Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Report to Group President as leader of a cross functional HR team supporting 300 employees across US and Canadian markets. Accountable for development and successful execution of workforce hiring plan, talent development and HR Operations. Responsible for ensuring policies and processes are put in place to effectively scale the organization over company strategic plans. Skills: Performance Management · Organizational Effectiveness · Microsoft Excel · Conflict Resolution · Change… Show more Report to Group President as leader of a cross functional HR team supporting 300 employees across US and Canadian markets. Accountable for development and successful execution of workforce hiring plan, talent development and HR Operations. Responsible for ensuring policies and processes are put in place to effectively scale the organization over company strategic plans. Skills: Performance Management · Organizational Effectiveness · Microsoft Excel · Conflict Resolution · Change Management · Legal Compliance · Talent Development · Team Leadership · Training Management Turnkey controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions for growing fruits and vegetables, supplier of custom greenhouses for research, education, and retail, and provider of soil-to-oil cannabis ecosystems with technologies for the cultivation, extraction, and refinement of cannabinoids.

    • Director Human Resources
      • Nov 2020 - May 2022

    • Senior Human Resources Manager
      • Jun 2020 - Nov 2020

      Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • Executive Board Member - Secretary
      • Dec 2021 - Present

      Cincinnati Metropolitan Area GCHRA is a local chapter and recognized affiliate of the national Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). GCHRA is a local chapter and recognized affiliate of the national Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). GCHRA is focused on three pillars for our members, as our consistent goal is to energize, educate, and connect about HR! Members are energized to be part of this organization; they are furthering their education through the many professional development opportunities… Show more GCHRA is a local chapter and recognized affiliate of the national Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). GCHRA is a local chapter and recognized affiliate of the national Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). GCHRA is focused on three pillars for our members, as our consistent goal is to energize, educate, and connect about HR! Members are energized to be part of this organization; they are furthering their education through the many professional development opportunities, and they are connecting and building meaningful relationships! Show less

    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Human Resources Manager
      • Apr 2017 - Jun 2020

      Cincinnati, Ohio Reported to CHRO and managed day to day HR functions: including employee relations, employee development, recruitment, and performance management. In addition, provides HR support firm wide and works closely with Regional Office Administrators. Develop, interpret, explain and ensure adherence to Firm policies and procedures. Oversee recruiting/staffing efforts for the Cincinnati office. Oversee the performance management process firm wide and conduct evaluation meetings… Show more Reported to CHRO and managed day to day HR functions: including employee relations, employee development, recruitment, and performance management. In addition, provides HR support firm wide and works closely with Regional Office Administrators. Develop, interpret, explain and ensure adherence to Firm policies and procedures. Oversee recruiting/staffing efforts for the Cincinnati office. Oversee the performance management process firm wide and conduct evaluation meetings for Cincinnati non -attorney employees. Manage attendance tracking firm wide. Provide coaching and counseling to employees on issues related to employee relations, including providing guidance to fair and legal resolutions. Administer disciplinary actions as required. Prepare documentation of corrective action, investigations, and terminations as needed. Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations and ensure the firm's compliance. Maintain Firm’s HR system (Ceridian/Dayforce) Show less

    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Field Human Resources
      • Feb 2014 - Apr 2017

      St. Louis, MO Responsibility for providing Human Resources support to the field organization including, but not limited to, policy and procedure processing, benefits assistance, associate status changes, new hire paperwork, HR file room maintenance and HR data maintenance and reporting. *Advises company leaders regarding employee relations issues. Ensures compliance with company values, policy/procedures and state and federal laws. *Assists with investigations pertaining to misconduct and policy… Show more Responsibility for providing Human Resources support to the field organization including, but not limited to, policy and procedure processing, benefits assistance, associate status changes, new hire paperwork, HR file room maintenance and HR data maintenance and reporting. *Advises company leaders regarding employee relations issues. Ensures compliance with company values, policy/procedures and state and federal laws. *Assists with investigations pertaining to misconduct and policy infractions. Provides recommendations toward dispute resolution. *Assists in addressing associate questions related to Human Resource policies and procedures, benefit and compensation programs and other workplace concerns. *Review and coordinate the processing of various HR forms/paperwork including status changes, transfer forms, new hire paperwork, terminations (including the termination checklist process) etc. *Assists with the selection process – primarily focused on facilitating the background check process. *Assists in the processing of unemployment claims – including responding to Unemployment Agency inquiries, monitoring the claim process and participating in unemployment hearings when necessary *Assists field teams with policy and procedure questions including benefits, selection processes, payroll questions and tracking of paperwork. Assists with monthly new hire benefit enrollment via an on-line HR system and will be involved with the entire organization’s annual benefit enrollment. *Reconciles insurance carrier bills to verify accuracy and control unnecessary expense when possible. *Assists in processing worker’s compensation claims – including working with our insurance carrier to manage the claim, submit an accident report etc. *Provides reporting as necessary – including termination reporting, EEO reporting, compensation reporting etc. *Maintains confidential information and proprietary reports. Show less

    • Bangladesh
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sr. Human Resources Administrator
      • Jan 2008 - Feb 2014

      • Handle all Employee Relations issues • Interview/ Conduct & Process Termination • Administer Leave of Absence • Act as a liaison between leadership team and associates to resolve issues • Complete projects such as hourly wage evaluations, headcount audits, and helping to develop the site’s intranet site • Conduct the new hire orientations • Designed/Implemented the VOA Board, the PERKS @ WORK, Birthday Roundtable, Employee Activities Committee • Plan & Execute all company… Show more • Handle all Employee Relations issues • Interview/ Conduct & Process Termination • Administer Leave of Absence • Act as a liaison between leadership team and associates to resolve issues • Complete projects such as hourly wage evaluations, headcount audits, and helping to develop the site’s intranet site • Conduct the new hire orientations • Designed/Implemented the VOA Board, the PERKS @ WORK, Birthday Roundtable, Employee Activities Committee • Plan & Execute all company parties/activities/functions • Ensure data integrity in HRIS (Peoplesoft) systems. • Daily maintenance of HRIS systems: entering new employees, issuing time cards, and updating employee information, Benefits Enrollments, etc. • Attendance tracking: coordinate with managers to ensure employees are on the correct schedule pattern and crew sheets. • Completing and distributing daily and weekly reports to Fulfillment Center (FC) managers and corporate office. Compiling all new-hire data and entering into PeopleSoft. • Coordinate with managers, using labor tracking tools, to ensure employees are on the correct schedule patterns. • Completing and distributing reports as needed by FC managers and corporate offices. Provide frequent customer service regarding payroll, benefits, scheduling, etc. • Assist internal customers with benefits, orientation, and stock inquiries. • Assist Recruiting/Safety Department, as necessary (new hire orientations, safety talks, interview loops and coordination) • Conduct administration portion of new-hire orientation. • Liaison with department managers and security for administration of badging process for building access and timekeeping. • Calculate turnover metrics for salaried and hourly associates. • Complete employment and payroll verifications. • Organize all HR department records, employment files and maintains operation of office equipment • Maintain several HR spreadsheets related to workers compensation, LOA, stock, etc. Show less

    • United States
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Staffing Specialist
      • 2004 - 2007

      • Deliver high quality service to customers and temporaries by matching skills of temporaries to customer needs. • Develop and retain business by providing outstanding customer service and performing a variety of administrative tasks that supports the overall mission of quality performance and service. • Fulfill the daily tasks of recruiting, pre-screening, interviewing, testing, and training candidates using the predictable performance systems to evaluate their qualifications for… Show more • Deliver high quality service to customers and temporaries by matching skills of temporaries to customer needs. • Develop and retain business by providing outstanding customer service and performing a variety of administrative tasks that supports the overall mission of quality performance and service. • Fulfill the daily tasks of recruiting, pre-screening, interviewing, testing, and training candidates using the predictable performance systems to evaluate their qualifications for assignments. • Present self and services to local companies in lieu of boosting internal revenue and profit margin of Manpower as a whole. • Implement company award programs to recognize the good performance of temporaries. • Process unemployment claims of temporary workers. • Complete Workers Compensation insurance, accident, and OSHA forms of temporary workers. • Administer Benefits • Process Payroll Show less

Education

  • Eastern Kentucky University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
    2000 - 2004

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