Laurie Johnston
HR Leader
- Role
- Vice President of People Support at Holman Logistics
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Laurie Johnston
Progressive and high impact HR executive with over 25 years advancing people policies and strategies to deliver business value domestic and abroad. Passionate about improving employee\'s lives and developing talent at all levels from Individual Contributors to C-Suite, building high-performing and empowered organizations and cultures, and helping businesses navigate inflection points such as growth, transformations, change-management, up-skilling, acquisitions or tailoring best practice solutions for the business. My \"sweet spot\" is helping small to mid-size companies in a high-growth mode develop the people, policies, programs, and systems needed to grow and retain their employees. Experience across multiple industries allows me to leverage a breadth of insight for addressing business challenges with management teams. Strong business acumen with high EQ and leadership abilities that enable superior execution of initiatives. Extensive experience with international operations including Americas, Asia, and Europe.Skills and capabilities in:HR Strategy | Employee Relations | Talent Assessment |Talent Management | Talent Acquisition |Organizational Design | Succession Planning | M&A |Due Diligence | Integration | Executive Coaching |Senior Leadership Team | Team Leadership |Change Management | Performance Management |Compensation | Restructuring | Transformation |People Strategies | Global | Best Practices | Labor Relations |High Growth | Process Improvement | Private Equity |CONTACT ME AT:2••••••••@burnsjohnston.com
Experience
Vice President of People Support
Mar 2026 — Present · Federal Way, WA, US
Lead the People Support function for a multi-site organization, partnering with leadership to ensure the company’s people strategy supports operational goals and long-term growth.Responsible for building and strengthening programs that support employee engagement, leadership development, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, safety, and compliance. Focused on creating scalable processes, clear communication, and consistent people practices that help employees succeed while supporting the organization’s continued expansion.
Education
Colorado State University Global
Master’s Degree (in progress), Organizational Leadership
University of Northern Iowa
BA, Political Science, Communications - Theater Arts
Creighton University School of Law
JD, Law
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