Laura Ladd
Suwanee,USA
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources Professional leveraging strategic HR initiatives to align talent acquisition and employee development with business goals. Skilled in fostering positive workplace culture and enhancing employee engagement through effective communication. Strong leadership grounded in a comprehensive understanding of employment laws and regulations, committed to delivering innovative HR solutions that support organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefit Specialist
SK Battery
Commerce, USA
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Effectively managed employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and leave policies ensuring legal compliance.
- Designed and streamlined open enrollment process, guiding staff to enhance understanding of benefit options.
- Designed and conducted new hire benefit orientation providing an extensive overview of benefit offerings.
- Researched and resolved benefit inquiries, collaborating with vendors to ensure timely and accurate responses.
Human Resources Business Partner
GritHR Solutions
Winder, USA
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Skillfully partnered with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business goals, driving organizational effectiveness and talent development.
- Guided managers on employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management to ensure legal compliance and foster positive workplace culture and continuous development.
- Interpreted and communicated HR policies, employment laws, and best practices to inform leaders and employees.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal labor laws, maintaining up-to-date documentation and reporting procedures.
- Guided managers through annual compensation reviews and promotion processes to ensure internal equity and budget alignment.
- Utilized HR analytics to identify trends in turnover, performance, and engagement, proposing insights to leadership for informed decision-making.
Human Resources Manager
Flex HR, Inc.
Johns Creek, USA
03.2021 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with managers to address complex employee issues while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, reducing liability.
- Managed employee benefits (health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance) through client-specific HRIS platforms, enhancing employee satisfaction.
- Partnered with internal team to create streamlined new hire onboarding and offboarding processes, improving transition experience for employees.
- Provided coaching and mentorship across organizational levels, fostering professional development and strengthening team dynamics.
Human Resources Specialist
Prime Retail Services, Inc.
Flowery Branch, USA
03.2018 - 02.2021
- Guided managers in executing performance management strategies and disciplinary actions, enhancing alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed employee inquiries related to benefits and company policies, providing clear, professional, timely guidance to enhance employee understanding.
- Facilitated conflict resolution initiatives, fostering a positive workplace culture and improving team dynamics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Development
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-1994
Skills
- Health plan administration
- Policy compliance
- Benefit strategy development
- Data analysis
- HRIS administration
- New employee orientation
- Open enrollment management
- Compliance oversight
- Policy enforcement
- Recruitment support
- Employee relations
- ADP Workforce Now and Gusto
- Netchex and Rippling and Paycom
Timeline
Benefit Specialist
SK Battery
10.2025 - 03.2026
Human Resources Business Partner
GritHR Solutions
07.2024 - 09.2025
Human Resources Manager
Flex HR, Inc.
03.2021 - 06.2024
Human Resources Specialist
Prime Retail Services, Inc.
03.2018 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Development
Georgia State University