Lauren Engle Smith

About Lauren Engle Smith

Performance and results-driven HR leader with over 15 years of proven success as a valued HR business partner across multiple industries including Engineering, Big Four Consulting, Financial Services and Healthcare. Recognized for leadership, strong business acumen, and results achievement in fast pace, complex, and ever-changing environments with the ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to positively impact HR operations in both technical and non-technical environments. An enthusiastic, influential achiever with the ability to effectively communicate and adapt quickly. Strong global experience developed from HR experience in Europe, Africa, Asia and the United States. Broad scope of experience including, but not limited to:• Global HR Strategy • Talent Acquisition • HR Technology • Learning and Development • Talent Management • Organization Realignment • Change Management • Leadership Development • Employee Relations • Benefits and Compensation • Human Capital Planning • Process Improvement • Legal Compliance

Experience

1. Sr HR Director, International Division

   UPMC

   Jul 2019 — Present

   Developed the HR framework and strategy for UPMC International Division encompassing total rewards, talent management, global mobility and employer value proposition across Ireland, Italy, Croatia, Kazakhstan, and China- Oversee divisional HR operations. Assess HR operations across Ireland and Italy to define current processes, identify gaps and determine areas for alignment to the broader UPMC and UPMC International strategy- Responsible for leading the full suite implementation of Cornerstone OnDemand HRIS across all European locations. Act as executive project manager as well as change management leader- Developed HR KPIs and associated reporting tools to effectively and transparently communicate with leaders- Led the business analysis and proposal for a global HRIS- Utilize HR and business analytics to drive data-based solutions- Led the HR start-up activities of the Chinese and Croatian entities including payroll, benefits, recruitment, policy creation, and performance management- HR Lead for the Wanda project (indefinitely on hold) which involved the design, construction, and activation of five hospitals in China. Created the staffing, recruitment, compensation, benefit and talent management strategy for the hospitals- Built the programmatic foundation of a global recruitment effort to address staffing shortages and eliminate costly agency fees- Lead the ongoing development of the global mobility department and its programs, policies, and practices- Conduct HR due diligence activities for potential acquisitions- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integration plans for new acquisitions and joint ventures- Drive and champion inclusion efforts and cultural improvement initiatives within the customer base. Recognize areas of need and devise strategies and plans to lead changes in these areas.

Education

• Robert Morris University

  Master's Degree, Human Resource Management

  2008 — 2010

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor's Degree, Marketing

  2002 — 2006