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Lauren Jacques

Nashua

Summary

A highly knowledgeable and experienced Equity Plan Administrator, Human Resource and HRIS Analyst with a proven track record of successfully oversight of all functions pertaining to Human Resources and global equity administration at medical device pharmaceutical companies of over 3000 employees.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Microsembly
12.2024 - Current
  • Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
  • Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
  • Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
  • Optimized payroll processing procedures for accuracy and timeliness using advanced software solutions.
  • Provided expert guidance on labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks for the organization.
  • Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management by conducting regular town hall meetings or roundtable discussions.
  • Spearheaded successful recruitment campaigns, attracting top-tier talent to fill key company positions.
  • Conducted comprehensive HR audits to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, mitigating risk of legal issues.
  • Led negotiations for employee benefits packages, securing cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality offerings.

SENIOR STOCK PLAN GLOBAL ANALYST

LUMIRADX
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for the compliance and administration of the Company's share plans
  • This includes ensuring the grants of options/shares, exercises and lapses of awards are handled efficiently and accurately within specified timelines
  • Collaborate with company Legal, Finance, Total Reward and HR teams to anticipate, implement and/or address equity compensation matters
  • Coordinate nomination processes for executive share plans
  • Ensure compliance with tax legislation and support tax filing requirements
  • Work with other internal stakeholders to ensure all relevant share plan documentation and communications are defined and issued in a timely manner
  • Provide management information for statutory and regulatory reporting (e.g., Annual Report)
  • Lead on regulatory company reporting requirements
  • Assist in the planning and implementation of compensation programs and projects
  • Assisting with the global employer tax withholding process through payroll following option exercises
  • Supply accurate employee enrollment and eligibility data for the share plan provider
  • Maintaining an internal share plans tracker and instruct finance and payroll on new actional data
  • Built and deliver engaging employee communications
  • Execute the timely processing of operational transactions, including data management, reconciliation, processing, reporting, and problem solving
  • Organize, develop, and maintain procedural and process documentation to ensure accurate transaction processing and minimize risk
  • Assisting with the drafting of vesting and maturity documentation and communicating in a timely manner to participants

EQUITY PLAN ADMINISTRATOR

INSULET CORPORATION
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Principle leader of all global equity plans including stock option grants and exercises, restricted stock unit award grants and vesting, ESPP, LTIP, SOX financial reporting as well as special projects and process improvements
  • Collaborate with US and International Payroll, Legal, HR, Tax, transfer agent, outside broker service broker, for accurate and compliant accounting, taxation, and SOX financial reporting
  • Increased department productivity by, implementing mobility tracking for international employee transfers and EXPATS ensuring correct taxation on grant vesting
  • Administer the semi-annual global ESPP which includes Fidelity enrollment, eligibility tracking, contributions, refunds, and oversight of the purchase across the global payroll teams
  • Increased ESPP participation rate by 30% by creating a more robust enrollment and workshop series for education
  • Functional expert for entire global organization on stock-related issues and questions (e.g., best practice, common processes, trends, compliance, global regulatory changes)

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR & RECRUITER

MELMARK NEW ENGLAND
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Implemented effective HR polices to ensure all practices follow labor and employment regulations
  • Increased employee retention rates above 90% by creating and maintaining a positive work environment
  • Manager of full-cycle recruitment operations, including screening, phone interviews, salary negotiation, and extending formal offers
  • Managed regulations of state compliance for all records and passed (100%) audits quarterly
  • Generated complex analytical reports on various platforms regarding departmental data and overall company trends and statistics
  • Processed of new hires, including answering general employment questions, legal paperwork, reference checks, background checks, and benefits administration
  • Managed job postings among multiple websites and worked with colleges to arrange internship programs

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST & RECRUITER

INTERNATIONAL CARS LTD.
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Facilitated new employee hiring process, which included: job offers, pre-employment paperwork, salary negotiation, background screenings and onboarding
  • Conducted new employee orientation and on-boarding processes, Advanced understanding of all company benefits, policies, and procedures
  • Manager of full-cycle recruitment among 7 locations (hiring approx
  • 700 employees yearly)
  • Responsible for HRIS and attendance systems: managed payroll, benefits, and accruals of employee
  • Oversaw compliance within multiple HRIS - preparation of state government labor reports and record retention (e.g., I- 9 maintenance, Multiple Worksite Reports, OSHA)

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS - ZOOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
01.2014

Skills

  • HR policies and procedures
  • Employee relations
  • Microsoft office proficiency
  • Training and mentoring
  • Benefits and compensation management
  • Payroll administration
  • Workforce planning
  • Talent management
  • HR analytics

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Microsembly
12.2024 - Current

SENIOR STOCK PLAN GLOBAL ANALYST

LUMIRADX
01.2021 - 01.2023

EQUITY PLAN ADMINISTRATOR

INSULET CORPORATION
01.2018 - 01.2021

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR & RECRUITER

MELMARK NEW ENGLAND
01.2015 - 01.2018

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST & RECRUITER

INTERNATIONAL CARS LTD.
01.2014 - 01.2015

BACHELOR OF ARTS - ZOOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Lauren Jacques