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Passionate HR professional with diverse experience in the strategy, implementation and execution of programs in support of organizational HR imperatives. Recognized for ability to negotiate employee and employer objectives to resolve multi-faceted issues. Marketing background includes association and corporate themed events such as job fairs, networking functions, public forums and industry-specific brand building opportunities. Specialties: • Talent Management • Research & Data Analysis • Policy Development • Employee Relations • Recruitment • Training & DevelopmentTalent and Human Resources Manager @ From October 2015 to Present (3 months) Greater New York City AreaHR Manager - East Coast @ From February 2014 to October 2015 (1 year 9 months) Greater New York City AreaHuman Resources Manager @ Manage human resource activities including talent acquisition, employee relations, and training and development •Counsel senior leadership team on talent management and workforce planning strategies •Implement corporate training and development programs as well as create specialized local training workshops tailored to the Washington, DC operation •Coach and counsel employees regarding professional development and conflict resolution •Partner with hiring managers in staff planning to recruit and retain top talent •Manage the performance review process and assist managers with employee development •Explore and participate in networking opportunities in the Washington, DC market to promote MSLGROUP as an employer of choice •Launched MSLGROUP’s renowned Summer Insider’s Challenge, a highly competitive summer internship program, for the first time in the Washington, DC office From November 2010 to February 2014 (3 years 4 months) Human Resources Generalist @ Managed all human resource activities including talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, benefits, and training and development •Developed relationships with employment agencies, universities and professional associations to broaden the sourcing channels, attract top talent and build company brand •Managed companywide employee performance evaluation process promoting a merit based compensation structure •Counseled senior management on human resources initiatives and strategy •Oversaw talent acquisition of highly specialized and experienced professionals •Developed and maintained company salary structure, job documentation, and job evaluation systems •Redesigned and facilitated on-boarding program From June 2009 to November 2010 (1 year 6 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaHuman Resources Associate @ Managed all human resource activities including talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, benefits, and training and development • Cultivated and maintained relationships with employment agencies, universities and professional associations to broaden the sourcing channels and attract top talent and build company brand • Participated in off site campus recruiting and networking events as part of brand building initiatives • Designed and conducted first ever company wide employee performance evaluation process promoting a merit based compensation structure and resulting in improved employee relations • Compiled, analyzed, and synthesized retention and compensation metrics for senior management • Conducted monthly behavioral interviews of experienced, post graduate, and entry level prospective hires; initiated and implemented standardized questions to ensure a consistent hiring process • Prepared and maintained company salary structure, job documentation, and job evaluation systems. Completed salary survey questionnaires • Designed and facilitated on boarding including benefits orientation; researched and recommended alternative insurance carriers to diversify coverage offerings; proposed a 10% cost share contributing to an approximate cost savings of $40,000 • Successfully transitioned company to automated Paychex payroll system resulting in a more accurate and timely payroll process • Reorganized and developed a human resources database, computer software systems, and manual filing systems From April 2008 to April 2009 (1 year 1 month) Vendor Management Systems Coordinator @ Selected to build a strategic partnership and provide full life cycle recruiting and staffing services for a premier national client. • Managed and tracked requirement flow from national clients to prioritize recruiting efforts and resources • Trained and mentored associate new hires in full life cycle recruitment as a Recruiter Lead From June 2007 to April 2008 (11 months) Technical Recruiter @ Provided full life cycle recruiting services for diverse architecture and engineering firms. • Successfully sourced and recruited candidates for various architecture and engineering firms using traditional and non-traditional resources • Facilitated client meetings with management team to ensure the accuracy in qualifying client requirements • Scheduled interviews, negotiated rates, and start dates for new contractors • Processed and managed new hire paperwork and timecards for new and current contractors From June 2006 to June 2007 (1 year 1 month) B.A, Business Administration @ Georgetown University From 2002 to 2006 Lauren Cole is skilled in: Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Training & Development, Recruiting, Policy, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Public Relations, Employee Training, Human Resources, Training, Program Management