Lara Makinen

About Lara Makinen

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Experience

1. Senior Director, HR Compliance Initiatives

   Valet Living

   May 2024 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Valet Living sets the standard for residential living by providing the most used amenity services in the multifamily industry.DUTIES:• Lead HR compliance initiatives, from initial analysis through completion and provide insightful updates to executive officers.• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify compliance gaps and potential areas of concern.• Develop and implement strategies to ensure company-wide compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and standards.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize compliance efforts based on business impact and risk mitigation.• Ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards through managing detailed project plans.• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and training programs to promote a culture of compliance and awareness.• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and proactively advise leadership on necessary adjustments.• Lead, motivate, coach, and support assigned direct reports.• Serve as a subject matter expert on compliance matters, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders.• Prepare and present regular reports on compliance initiatives, progress, and outcomes to executive leadership.• Evaluate, recommend, and implement enhancements to current compliance processes, create or update policies or practices, and audit records to ensure current and ongoing compliance.

Education

• Metropolitan State College of Denver

  General Studies

• Arapahoe Community College

  Associate of Science degree in Management

• Regis University

  Bachelor of Science degree

• Red Rocks Community College

  Associate of Arts degree

Skills

• Payroll
• Cobra
• Employee Benefits
• Performance Management
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Safety
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• New Hire Orientations
• Coaching
• Workshop Facilitation
• Compensation Strategies
• Human Resources
• Resume
• Workflow Management
• Business Continuity
• Progressive Discipline
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Emergency Management
• Onboarding
• Oracle
• Exit Interviews
• Internal Investigations
• Benefits Administration
• Management
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Workers Compensation
• Business Intelligence
• Mediation
• Event Planning
• Mentoring
• Presentations
• Resume Writing
• Affirmative Action Compliance
• Personnel Management
• Conference Coordination
• Customer Service