Lauren Billups

Human Resources Manager @Bain & Company

Houston, TX, US

Worked with VP of HR to investigate and oversee appropriate follow-up for routine employee relations complaints; coordinated with Bain’s senior leadership and legal team on more serious matters as well as acted as a confidential resource to employees, providing guidance and direction around employee relations issuesFacilitated semi- annual performance management processes; including ensuring correct messaging in performance reviews; reviewing performance and case reviews, promotion diligence and performance warning processesManaged all COVID policy and procedures including return to work guidelines and regulations, contact tracing, testing regulations, and large group eventsFull cycle recruiting for Business Function roles including posting resumes internally and externally; screening resumes; performing phone screens; coordinating interviews with the hiring managers; following up on the interview process status; maintaining relationships with staffing firms and serving as a liaison between the hiring managers and staffing firms; extend offers of employmentRevised and managed the Consultant sponsor and mentor program- creating a “Ring of Support” for Consultant and Manager’s developmentManaged transfer process for Texas inbound and outbound transfers, including coordination, Global Mobility team, immigration specialists, and other offices’ HR contactsProvide on-going support to affinity group leaders, COE and all departments to further DEI efforts in the officeManaged onboarding for all Texas new hires including I-9 certification. As well as managed departures, transitions, exit interviews, LOA’s and the externship programKept informed on existing/changing employment laws and work with VP of HR and Bain’s Legal team to ensure that all policies/practices are in concert with local employment lawManaged all Associate Consultant and Consultant promotion cycles

University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management

Master of Arts - MA

Agnes Scott College

Bachelor's of Liberal Arts