Lauren Smith
Portland,OR
Summary
Energetic People Partner with significant experience in building strong relationships and driving strategic initiatives. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, consistently adapting to changing needs. Proven skills in talent management, operational excellence, and organizational development. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication in high-pressure environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr HR Business Partner
HP Inc
05.2023 - Current
- Support two critical business units within HP Personal Systems, gaining knowledge in both the commercial and consumer PC space.
- I currently support the SVP & Division President, PS Consumer Solutions and his senior leadership team spanning Engineering, Product Management, Business Development, and our India Development Center as they tap into an expanding market.
- Focus on talent development, ensuring the right talent is in the right roles and drive succession planning/leadership readiness
- Championed change management initiatives during periods of organizational transformation
- Actively collaborate with executive leadership to align HR strategy with overall business objectives
- Mentor and lead the work of more junior HRBPs
- I also lead special projects across Personal Systems. I implemented a pan-PS talent marketplace and I’m currently leading a large-scale NDA project
Sr HR Business Partner
NWEA
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Supported the Chief Technology Officer, the President of State Solutions, and their respective leadership teams.
- Provided strategic workforce design guidance, leadership and staff coaching, and change management consultation.
- I also worked with senior leaders to define and effectively communicate long-term strategy and manage transition activities during acquisition
- Coached managers on effective communication techniques, promoting greater transparency within the organization
- Oversaw employee engagement surveys and action plans, addressing areas of concern proactively to improve satisfaction rates.
HR Business Partner
HP Inc
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Worked closely with two executives and their senior leadership teams to define and advance HP’s people priorities.
- Led engagement task forces, technical talent movement, workforce planning, and recognition programs for a 3,000+ employee organization under Print Microfluidics, Technology, and Operations.
- Worked closely with leadership to identify, nurture, an develop talent to strengthen talent movement and succession planning.
- Identified talent & learning needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives and career development as part of engagement action planning
Program Manager
HP Inc
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Led strategy, user experience, analytics, and communications for an enterprise social learning platform that supports employee development through skill growth.
- Successfully led two teams dedicated to UX, change experience, and governance during the global launch of a new software platform.
- Consulted with business embedded L&D leads across the globe to help them design and target business driven initiatives using platform functionality.
- Managed vendor relationships with Degreed, LinkedIn Learning, MIT Horizon, and AON consulting
Talent Partner
HP Inc
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Partnered closely with business HR and executive leadership to align on talent priorities and develop actions to activate internal leadership pipelines and succession readiness.
- Facilitated quarterly talent reviews, consulted with the business on program portfolios that could help fill talent gaps, and led new leader assimilation
- Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals
- Note on this role: Shortly after joining HP, the Talent Partner role was dissolved so I transitioned into a Program Management role.
People & Culture Manager, HRBP
KEEN Footwear
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Supported three entities under the Fuerst Group umbrella including KEEN Footwear, Chrome Industries, and Rofu Chico.
- Supported Sales, Marketing, the Utility BU, Chrome HQ, and our manufacturing facility in Chico, CA
- Developed a strong understanding of business priorities and how to translate them into HR programs that drove results
- Partnered with leaders to develop strong teams, build leadership acumen, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration
- Led ad-hoc programs, team interventions, trainings, annual review cycles, and talent calibrations
HR Business Partner
Lattice Semiconductor
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Supported the R&D business by providing strategic and operational consultation.
- I acted as a liaison between site leadership and R&D executive leadership.
- I led task forces to develop actions/programs to address engagement survey feedback.
- I also led an organizational health assessment to determine strengths, needs, opportunities, and challenges, which later became a catalyst for candid conversations between executive R&D and site R&D leadership on how to partner better globally.
- This led to initiatives around coaching, team development, and mindset shifting.
Sr Compensation Analyst
A-dec
11.2010 - 09.2015
- Managed compensation program, philosophy, and strategy for this dental equipment manufacturing organization.
- I developed a multi-year compensation roadmap to address needs within total rewards, talent acquisition, and overall employee retention.
- I also predicted and assessed annual merit increase costs and recommended annual merit budgets to Finance and the ELT.
HR Generalist
Morrison Child & Family Services
12.2007 - 11.2010
- Administered Morrison sponsored benefit programs, working closely with HR leadership and benefit carriers during benefit renewal negotiations.
- I led open enrollment initiatives and acted as HRIS administrator.
- I was heavily involved in a large-scale HRIS upgrade, working closely with IT and Finance to integrate systems.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Human Resource Management
Portland State University
Portland, OR08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Political Science
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2003
Skills
- Managed diverse teams for program execution
- Led global change initiatives
- Consultative intervention strategies
- Talent management
- Succession planning
- OpEx Execution
- Workforce planning
- HR analytics
- Organizational development
Timeline
Sr HR Business Partner
HP Inc
05.2023 - Current
Sr HR Business Partner
NWEA
09.2022 - 04.2023
HR Business Partner
HP Inc
07.2021 - 09.2022
Program Manager
HP Inc
06.2020 - 07.2021
Talent Partner
HP Inc
10.2018 - 06.2019
People & Culture Manager, HRBP
KEEN Footwear
07.2017 - 10.2018
HR Business Partner
Lattice Semiconductor
09.2015 - 07.2017
Sr Compensation Analyst
A-dec
11.2010 - 09.2015
HR Generalist
Morrison Child & Family Services
12.2007 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Political Science
University of South Carolina
Master of Public Administration - Human Resource Management
Portland State University
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