Laura Olmstead

Promoted to HR Lead to oversee enterprise-wide HR operations across Texas and Tennessee locations. Serve as strategic partner to executive leadership and direct supervision of one full-time HR Coordinator.

• Supervise and develop HR Coordinator, delegating payroll, onboarding, compliance tracking, and employee documentation processes.
• Advise CEO, CFO, and operations leaders on workforce planning, risk mitigation, compliance exposure, and headcount strategy.
• Lead development of structured HR infrastructure including compliance binders, policy frameworks, and standardized workflows.
• Oversee multi-state HR operations supporting field, CDL, and corporate workforce.

• Direct FMLA, ADA interactive process, Workers’ Compensation coordination, and leave administration.
• Manage RIF strategy and severance administration, including policy development, modeling, documentation, and employee communication.
• Ensure compliance with COBRA, 401(k) administration, QDRO processing, Form 5500 support, and nondiscrimination testing.
• Maintain audit-ready HR documentation and regulatory reporting processes.

• Oversee full-cycle, multi-state payroll operations and compliance.
• Partner with Accounting on GL uploads, reconciliations, labor forecasting, and budget alignment.
• Lead annual Open Enrollment planning and broker negotiations.
• Evaluate plan design adjustments and cost containment strategies.

Served as senior HR authority responsible for full-scope HR operations across multiple locations.

• Managed enterprise payroll operations for multi-state workforce.
• Led HRIS implementation and systems modernization.
• Developed onboarding, retention, and engagement programs.
• Reduced employee turnover from 86% to 22% during early tenure through structured engagement initiatives.
• Led HR due diligence and integration of 3 acquisitions (80–100 employees).
• Managed compliance reporting including GL uploads, 401(k) reporting, and annual benefit documentation.
• Trained and supported C-Suite and managers on employee relations and HR best practices.

• Managed day-to-day HR and payroll operations including onboarding, employee record maintenance, payroll processing, and benefits administration for a multi-department workforce.
• Processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll ensuring accurate wages, overtime, bonuses, benefit deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintained employee data within HRIS platforms (such as ADP Workforce Now) including new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes, and benefit elections.
• Coordinated full-cycle onboarding including offer documentation, background checks, employment verification, I-9 completion, and new hire orientation.
• Partnered with managers and finance teams to ensure accurate timekeeping records, payroll approvals, and labor cost tracking through time and attendance systems.
• Administered employee benefits including enrollments, qualifying life event changes, COBRA notifications, and communication with benefits vendors and brokers.
• Ensured compliance with employment laws and company policies through regular audits of personnel files, payroll records, and employee documentation.
• Assisted with employee relations matters including documentation of concerns, policy interpretation, and support during workplace investigations.
• Generated HR and payroll reports including headcount tracking, turnover data, compensation summaries, and workforce analytics to support leadership decision-making.
• Supported year-end processes including W-2 preparation, payroll tax reconciliation, benefits reporting, and audit documentation.
• Coordinated termination processing including final pay, benefit notifications, system updates, and exit documentation.
• Maintained strict confidentiality of employee records, payroll information, and sensitive HR documentation.