Lauren Hakim
Director, Human Resources Head of HR Us and Canada @Ovivo
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Human Resources Head of HR Us and Canada @Ovivo
Austin, TX, US
Ovivo is a global leader in water treatment solutions, dedicated to providing sustainable and innovative technologies that help preserve and enhance one of our most vital resources. With a presence in over 15 countries and a workforce of more than 1,500 employees, Ovivo is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support a cleaner, more sustainable future.Ovivo is owned by SKion Water, a global technology solution provider and plant manufacturer, supplying both municipal utilities and industrial water users. SKion Water is a subsidiary of SKion GmbH, the investment company of German entrepreneur family Klatten.Serve as Head of HR for Ovivo\'s U.S. Operations, leading HR strategy and execution across three divisions and supporting approximately 600 employees across the U.S, Canada, and India. Hired as Director of HR for the Municipal/Industrial division, my role has since expanded to encompass full HR responsibility across all U.S. divisions, including HR Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, Health & Safety, Policy and Employee Relations.Manage and develop a global HR team of 11. Drive initiatives to enhance engagement, retention, and performance, while aligning HR strategy with evolving business priorities and operational goals.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University
Master's, Labor Relations Human Resources (MLRHR)
Michigan State University
Bachelor's, Psychology
ABOUT LAUREN HAKIM
Highly adaptable “Roll-up-the-sleeves” HR generalist known for driving a culture of communication and transparency, delivering novel solutions to complex problems, serving as a trusted advisor to executives, and performing under pressure.With 20+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, I have partnered with organizations across diverse industries, including biotech, automotive, financial services, and transportation. My expertise spans global, highly matrixed organizations and fast-paced, multi-location start-up environments, enabling me to tailor HR strategies to different business models and cultures. Whether building HR functions from the ground up or optimizing existing processes, I bring a collaborative, results-oriented approach to creating workplaces where both employees and organizations thrive.Highlights from an Accomplished Career in Human Resources 20+ years’ upward trajectory serving in numerous HR leadership roles with progressive responsibility. President’s Award Winner for creating a novel on-site recruiting experience that drew nearly 500 potential candidates to fulfill a large-scale recruiting effort across multiple disciplines for multiple Daimler affiliates across the US. Thought leader credited with positively transforming internal customer perceptions of HR through a variety of activities, program enhancements, and by ensuring that HR Business Partners developed and communicated a greater understanding of customer needs. Developed a Career Management and Workforce Planning initiative to increase greater internal mobility for key roles, improve employee satisfaction, and enable customer groups to further develop their employee’s skills. Built a new HR function from disparate departments for car2go’s North American division; migrated payroll, HRIS, benefits and 401(k) for joint venture company SHARE NOW.Core CompetenciesHR Strategy & Execution | Change Management & Transformation | Executive Leadership & Coaching |Employee Engagement & Retention | Talent Acquisition | Total Rewards | Culture & Employee Experience | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging | Organizational Design & Effectiveness | Career & Succession Planning | Policy Design & Implementation | Onboarding & New Hire Orientation | Payroll, Benefits & Budget Administration | Coaching & Talent Management | Program & Project Management | Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution | HR Systems & Technology
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