Laura Heims

Bilingual Sr. HR Business Partner with expertise in labor relations, change management, and diverse team collaboration to enhance organizational culture and performance in Fortune 500 companies.

Role
Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Southwest Airlines
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Laura Heims

At the core of my professional journey is a deep-rooted commitment to fostering inclusive and dynamic work environments that empower both organizations and individuals. My philosophy is built on the belief that strategic human resource management can be a powerful force for positive change and operational excellence. By creating spaces where employees feel valued and heard, together we can drive meaningful impact and elevate business outcomes. I bring a rich tapestry of experiences as a seasoned HR leader, fluent in English and Spanish, with extensive expertise in labor relations within both unionized and non-unionized settings. My specialized skills include strengthening HR departments, navigating M&A integration, and conquering complex HRIS implementations. Having collaborated with Fortune 500 companies in global and multi-state operations across industries such as manufacturing, engineering services, and healthcare, I possess a comprehensive understanding of HR dynamics and an innovative problem-solving approach.Throughout my career, I\'ve led transformative initiatives that have significantly bolstered organizational performance. At Flex, I supported the redesign of the Global IT organization to streamline workflows with Global Operations. While at Kraft Heinz, I ensured on-time staffing for a major production line expansion, demonstrating my ability to mobilize resources quickly and effectively. In addition to my professional achievements, I am actively involved with the National Breast Cancer Foundation and serve as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Texas children in the foster care system, underscoring my commitment to community service.I thrive on leveraging my HR expertise to champion organizational growth and foster environments where staff engagement is at the forefront. Whether through strategic workforce planning, talent development, or ensuring HR compliance, my goal is to provide innovative HR solutions that align with the organization\'s vision.

Experience

  1. Senior Human Resources Business Partner

    Southwest Airlines

    Jan 2025 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

Education

  • University of Arkansas

    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Spanish and Latin-American Studies

Skills

  • Management
  • Organizational Design
  • Benefits Administration
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Employee Relations
  • Hris
  • HR Policies
  • Temporary Placement
  • Talent Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Compensation & Benefit
  • Sourcing
  • Staffing Services
  • Human Resources
  • Union
  • Employee Handbooks
  • Screening
  • Hiring
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Training
  • Technical Recruiting
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Union Avoidance
  • Recruiting
  • Fmla
  • Interviews
  • New Hire Orientations
  • HR Transformation
  • Employment Law
  • Organizational Effectiveness
  • Workforce Planning
  • Employee Benefits
  • HR Consulting
  • Strategic HR
  • Payroll
  • Labor Relations
  • Onboarding
  • College Recruiting
  • Organizational Development
  • Employer Branding

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