Lori Durrough

About Lori Durrough

I bring a unique blend of analytical rigor and human capital expertise to the HR landscape. With a master’s in statistics, I bridge the gap between data and people, transforming workforce insights into actionable strategies that drive performance, efficiency, and employee engagement.At the core of my leadership philosophy are the Three P’s: Passion, Purpose, and People. Passion fuels innovation. Purpose ensures our work has impact. And people—empowered, engaged, and equipped with the right tools—are the key to sustained success.My approach is rooted in problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and business alignment. I excel at analyzing workforce data, identifying key trends, and transforming insights into strategic actions. My strength lies in turning analytics into practical, high-impact solutions that drive business outcomes, extract meaningful insights, and translate them into strategic actions. I thrive in this space, turning workforce analytics into practical, high-impact solutions that shape business outcomes.I believe in balancing structure with flexibility, ensuring that HR processes are not just efficient, but adaptable and employee-centric. A well-optimized system should empower employees, enhance the workplace experience, and support business objectives, not just enforce policies.Success, to me, comes from delivering tangible, measurable results while keeping the human element at the core. Some key outcomes from this approach include: Global HR Digital Transformation: Spearheaded a global, cross-cultural team to develop and execute a digital HR technology strategy, delivering a 90% adoption rate across HR systems in 33 countries. Cost Optimization & Efficiency Gains: Reduced HR operational costs by 40% through process automation, platform consolidation, and strategic offshoring, all while improving service levels. Workforce Productivity & Employee Experience: Enhanced Workday business process volume, optimizing workflows and improving task completion times to reduce administrative burden and free up time for high-value work.I am competitive, analytical, and collaborative, with a balanced, performance-driven mindset. I don’t just set goals—I achieve them efficiently, without excessive oversight. I thrive in fast-paced, complex environments where challenges require a mix of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and execution.Let’s connect and build our networks to further explore how we can drive meaningful, people-related change.

Experience

1. Director, Human Resources - Manufacturing Business Partner

   Nissan Motor Corporation

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Lead HR strategy across Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Engineering functions, driving organizational effectiveness, workforce optimization, and cultural transformation to enable business growth and operational excellence. Advise senior leadership on talent strategy, succession planning, and organizational design; champion change initiatives that foster innovation, strengthen employee engagement, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Education

• Oakland University

  Master of Science, Applied Statistics

• Central Michigan University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)