Lauren Thomas

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ABOUT LAUREN THOMAS

Experienced, innovative, quick-thinking and trusted human resources professional and attorney with a proven track record to build and sustain HR and people programs. My key strengths are: Responsibility - Learning - Achieving - Leadership. Key areas of expertise are: HR and people leadership, Employee relations, performance management, compensation, employer-provided benefits, compliance, HRIS. Experience with non-profit higher education needs such as accreditation, culture development, staffing, training, risk management and privacy issues. Key responsibilities have included: Serving as a trusted and strategic thought leader for businesses for HR matters with a hands-on leadership style and data-driven approach; demonstrating high judgment and delivering results; advising businesses on all HR matters including employment law and employee relations matters; immigration matters, performance management, compensation & benefits, succession planning; successfully implementing state-of-the art private exchange for employee benefits, reducing cost while enhancing employee experience and plan performance; designing and implementing performance management systems for evaluations and compensation reviews; trusted mentor and supportive leader within HR and across departments by encouraging learning, development and promoting a culture of excellence.