Lara Sperber
Huntersville,NC
Summary
High achieving and results oriented HR professional with more than 17 years of experience achieving corporate excellence and implementing company wide human resource initiatives. Forward thinker with the ability to align the needs of employees with the goals and mission of the organization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Agent
The Brokery
10.2015 - 05.2023
- Initiated negotiation processes, consulted with clients concerning market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters to ensure a fair and honest dealing
- Promoted sale of properties through open houses, engagement in multiple listing services, and digital and paper marketing campaigns, closing upwards of 25 deals per year ($10-$13M)
- Communicated with sellers and buyers to understand property needs, timeline, and budget
- Developed relationship with lenders, home inspectors and escrow companies
- Facilitated necessary transaction paperwork to include closing statements, sales contracts, purchase agreements and supporting transactional documentation
- Diamond Club award winner for sales in excess of $10M annual sales for the past consecutive six years, demonstrating excellent client relationship management.
Human Resources Director
Phoenix Flower Shops
04.2001 - 10.2015
- Led and directed all aspects of human resources management including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits and training and development
- Involved in a recruitment strategy to ensure that the departments were adequately staffed for both ongoing and project deadlines
- Entered new hire information into HRIS, recorded terminations, and processed employee changes and updates
- Provided guidance on matters of corrective action for employee relations
- Collaborated with leadership on recruitment strategies, development plans, performance management, and employee engagement
- Mentored department managers to drive productivity and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring cost-effective coverage options for employees while staying within budget constraints.
- Coordinated internal communications efforts, keeping employees informed of important organizational updates and changes.
- Oversaw workers' compensation program for employees injured on job.
- Developed incentive program for hiring of and retaining of employees.
Office Manager/Payroll Specialist
Snelling Personnel Services
05.1998 - 04.2001
- Assisted managers in the use of objectives and performance reviews as coaching tools for individual development
- Worked closely with existing clients to uncover potential areas of service expansion and presented findings to the executive team
- Managed weekly payroll processing for over 300 employees, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, including reconciling any discrepancies.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Supported department heads in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation and data entry.
- Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science of Communications -
State University of New York At Brockport
05.1995
Skills
- Human Resources Operations
- Excellent Verbal Communication
- Strong Organizational and Multitasking abilities
- Compensation and benefits
- Payroll Management
- Employee Relations
- Workforce Planning
- Leadership Development
- Recruitment strategy
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
The Brokery
10.2015 - 05.2023
Human Resources Director
Phoenix Flower Shops
04.2001 - 10.2015
Office Manager/Payroll Specialist
Snelling Personnel Services
05.1998 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Science of Communications -
State University of New York At Brockport
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