LANEAR ALLEN
Frisco,TX
Summary
Innovative Human Capital Leader who demonstrates talent for turning around flagging operations and spearheading growth through proactive leadership. Experienced with HRIS and data-driven approaches to personnel management, benefits administration and organizational development. Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills to connect effectively with various levels of employees.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of HR Operations
Oceans Healthcare
2023.06 - Current
- Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Led development of business operation processes and policies.
- Implemented HR policies and procedures that complied with legal regulations and supported organizational goals.
- Strategically align HR initiatives with the private equity firm's investment objectives, overseeing talent management, employee engagement, and HR policies.
- Spearhead due diligence processes related to HR and talent management during acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration and retention of key personnel.
Director of Human Resources
Behavioral Health Group
2020.02 - 2023.06
- Lead a team of HR professionals, overseeing all HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, training, and HR policies.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
- Influenced and consulted with business leaders to address market issues, workforce planning/selection, retention and organizational design.
- Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, resulting in a more diverse workforce and improved workplace culture.
- Organized teams to improve culture survey results 5% each year for operational excellence.
- Led 30+ mergers and integration projects for human resources (due diligence, consulting, onboarding, change, culture).
- Supported over 2,500 employees across 20 states and 117 locations. Managed a team of 8 direct reports.
Human Resources Manager
Faulkner Design Group
2019.02 - 2020.02
- Directly responsible for compensation structure, job descriptions, performance evaluations, corrective action plans, employee recognition programs and professional development track.
- Vetted and implemented company-wide safety training and team training software.
- Facilitated all recruitment efforts utilizing referrals, ZipRecruiter or LinkedIn Recruiter; schedule interviews, coordinate background checks and drug screens; conduct new employee orientations; monitor career- pathing programs.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Mitigated risk factors through careful analysis of financial and statistical data by estimating, forecasting and analyzing.
- Monitored and handled employee claims, including performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
Human Resources & Compliance Manager
Infinity Health Group, LLC
2017.07 - 2019.01
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for entire company.
- Researched and selected employee benefits plans to design attractive total rewards package.
- Implemented new-hire program by incorporating training initiatives while resolving problems and processing related documents.
- Managed team of 4 while supporting 200+ employees locally and internationally.
- Monitored and handled all employee claims, including performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Streamlined training programs to increase procedural efficiency.
- Drove high-quality completion of projects for various departments.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
Human Resources Manager
RJ Byrd Search Group, LLC
2012.11 - 2017.06
- Complied with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Integral factor in company's strategic planning session; succession planning and growth strategy.
- Coordinated culture events for birthdays, team celebrations and company events based on annual budget.
- Developed and implemented strategic HR strategies for employee retention and organizational direction.
- Responsible for developing company wide-training plans.
- Processed multi-state payroll via Paycom payroll software.
- Prepared and presented HR initiatives and programs to management and employees.
Payroll/Office Manager
MyComputerCareer.com
2012.08 - 2013.01
- Processed multi-state bi-weekly payroll utilizing ADP.
- Prepared reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, and disability wages.
- Prepared operational reports and schedules to ensure efficiency.
Human Resources Coordinator
Delta Flex Traveler
2011.06 - 2012.08
- Managed all new hire paperwork including, I-9 documents, W-4 documents, benefit forms, and compliance documents.
- Processed payroll utilizing ExponentHR for 1000+ external employees.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Central Missouri
Skills
- Workforce Improvements
- Employee Relations
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Benefits and Compensation Management
- Strategic HR Management
- Employee Performance Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Change Management
- Culture Transformation
Timeline
Senior Director of HR Operations
Oceans Healthcare
2023.06 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Behavioral Health Group
2020.02 - 2023.06
Human Resources Manager
Faulkner Design Group
2019.02 - 2020.02
Human Resources & Compliance Manager
Infinity Health Group, LLC
2017.07 - 2019.01
Human Resources Manager
RJ Byrd Search Group, LLC
2012.11 - 2017.06
Payroll/Office Manager
MyComputerCareer.com
2012.08 - 2013.01
Human Resources Coordinator
Delta Flex Traveler
2011.06 - 2012.08
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Central Missouri
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