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Lauren Dwyer

Carrollton,GA

Summary

Dedicated and dynamic Director of Human Resources bringing over 11 years of experience in Human Resources. Knowledgeable in providing guidance on human resources topics and challenges, committed to supporting and developing associates, and engaging and retaining talented staff. Sophisticated in communicating and collaborating effectively by relying on excellent interpersonal skills as well as problem-solving skills to drive the Marriott culture.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Human Resources

Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center
11.2023 - Current
  • Increased total Hotel compliance training from 30% to 96%.
  • Drove 2024 Associate Engagement to a score of 93%.
  • Partnered with department leaders on staffing needs reducing the time to fill from 31 days to 20 days.
  • Led leadership development trainings such as crucial conversations and progressive discipline.

Director of Human Resources

JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Increased Associate Engagement by 16 points from 80% to 96%.
  • Developed and led Mentorship Program within Marriott for Atlanta market.
  • Created the JW happenings board to drive departmental alignment and communication.

Director of Human Resources

Loews Atlanta Hotel
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Leveraged the family traditions to ensure positive work environment for associates.
  • Managed the annual compensation budgeting process.

Director of Human Resources Operations

The Westin Peachtree Plaza
02.2020 - 09.2021
  • Handled investigations and union grievances in the Hotel.
  • Partnered with labor team and union through the pandemic navigating through CBA.
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.

Director of Human Resources

Alpharetta Marriott
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Streamlined an executive committee management restructure for the hotel.
  • Increased Associate Engagement 9 points to an 82% by going back to basics and focusing on leadership.
  • Led a supervisor development training program for hotel supervisors.

Human Resources Manager

Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown/Legacy Ventures
06.2014 - 12.2017
  • Helped formalize and create policies and procedures to build the Legacy culture.
  • Increased Associate Opinion Survey in 2016 from 70% to 85%.

Skills

  • Associate Relations
  • Performance Management
  • Acquisitions
  • Union Experience
  • Organizational Planning
  • Training & Development
  • Compensation Planning
  • Succession Planning
  • Relationship Building
  • Talent Review
  • Payroll Coordination
  • Labor Agreements

Education And Awards

  • HR Excellence Award, 2023, Marriott International
  • Emerging Leaders Program, 2023, Marriott International
  • Certificate: Human Resources Leadership, 2023, Cornell University
  • Certificate: SHRM Prep, 2022, Kennesaw State University
  • Certificate: Women in Leadership, 2019, Cornell University
  • Certificate: Executive Leadership, 2019, Cornell University
  • Leader of the Year, 2016, Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown/Legacy Ventures
  • Some College: Art Education, University of West Georgia

Timeline

Director of Human Resources

Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center
11.2023 - Current

Director of Human Resources

JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead
04.2022 - 11.2023

Director of Human Resources

Loews Atlanta Hotel
09.2021 - 03.2022

Director of Human Resources Operations

The Westin Peachtree Plaza
02.2020 - 09.2021

Director of Human Resources

Alpharetta Marriott
01.2018 - 02.2020

Human Resources Manager

Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown/Legacy Ventures
06.2014 - 12.2017

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