Lauren Matthews
Hutto,Texas
Summary
Dynamic, dedicated, and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to achieve organizational targets with compliance and employee demands.
Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches.
Supports and guides cross-functional team members while implementing best practices within HR team. Serves as HR champion in administering and advancing HR functions while acting as resource on policy interpretation and implementation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HUMAN RESOURCES CONTRACT
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Contract/Special projects - Classifications, Job Descriptions, Performance Management.
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST V
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY PROTECTIVE SERVICES
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Employee Relations Specialist and HR Specialist for a department of 13,000 employees.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Worked with Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director on HR process improvement and agency objectives and initiatives
- Managed life cycle recruiting, job postings, pre-employment, orientation, onboarding, and offboarding processes
- Managed staffing agencies' contracts and recruiting, Job Description audits & revisions, Compensation analysis, performance evaluations, and metrics, and conducted training for management
- Administered and conducted open enrollment for agency health benefits, 401(k) retirement, compensation assessments, and other employee benefit programs
- Administered Leave Benefits; FMLA, Worker's Compensation, ADA, Light Duty, and FLSA
- Performed quality reviews to uncover workflow and communication issues.
- HR record management and financial reporting
- Interpreted state/federal HR laws and regulations to ensure compliance
- Managed agency hiring, separations, and offboarding procedures
- Prepared and revised job descriptions (JD) and conducted JD audits, classification, and pay grade auditing
- Led several HR efforts to achieve administrative cost-savings
- Created, revised, and integrated new forms, workflows, platforms/sites by collaborating with leadership for workplace efficiencies
- Participated in the agency's 401K Committee, Employee Benefits Committee, and Team CAPCOG to establish and carry out team-building exercises and events throughout the year to improve employee retention.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
HUMAN RESOURCES
TRAVIS COUNTY
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Human Resources in a department of 500 employees
- Managed and facilitated life cycle recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding processes for all new hires and employees.
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
HEAVY HAULING AND EQUIPMENT
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Researched and developed new system integration to comply with federal law
- Implemented 25 heavy hauling and equipment operators, mechanics, and CDL holders for compliance and reporting accuracies
- Conducted recruiting, Pre-Employment Screening, processing, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, WC, Time Keeping, Reporting, Payroll AP/AR support (ADP), DOT Compliance, and IFTA reporting
- Processed Drug and alcohol testing - DOT/FMCSA regulations
- Reviewed Vehicle/Equipment Safety, Inspections, and Maintenance Reports
- Managed and tracked employees' timesheets and Employment verifications functions
- Maintained company compliance with all Local, State, and Federal laws, in addition to establishing organizational standards.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
STEPPING STONE SCHOOL
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Ensured compliance with DFPS regulations
- Managed job postings, recruiting, pre-employment process, interviewing, personnel records, compensation analysis, new employee orientation and onboarding functions
- Managed initial certifications and certification renewals
- Audit and revise employee handbook in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Managed Employee Relations, Worker's Comp, FMLA Administration, and EEO reporting
- Researched and integrated Applicant Tracking System (ATS) - cost savings initiatives for ELD.
Education
Business Administration -
Austin Community College
Austin, TexasHS Diploma -
Cedar Park High School
Cedar Park, TexasSkills
Recruitment Planning and Talent Management
Selection and Hiring
Employee Onboarding
Employee Retention
Employee Training
Organizational Development
Project Management
Leadership Training
Performance Management
Employee Relations
Job Analysis / Job Descriptions / Classifications
Wages and Salary / Total Compensation
Risk Management
Contract Negotiation
Benefits Administration
Leave Administration
Worker's Comp
Employee Handbook Development
Legal Compliance
Policy Enforcement
System Development
Creating new forms and templates, and integrating electronic systems
Creating workflows and revising policies/procedures
Certification
- American Financial Services Association - Leadership and financial courses - online
- Pursuing SHRM-SCP - Fall 2023 - Winter 2023
Personal Information
Title: Human Resources Manager
References
Personal and professional References available upon request.
Timeline
HUMAN RESOURCES CONTRACT
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
06.2023 - 10.2023
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST V
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY PROTECTIVE SERVICES
11.2022 - 03.2023
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
09.2021 - 11.2022
HUMAN RESOURCES
TRAVIS COUNTY
10.2019 - 08.2021
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
HEAVY HAULING AND EQUIPMENT
07.2017 - 12.2017
HUMAN RESOURCES AND COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
STEPPING STONE SCHOOL
11.2015 - 07.2017
Business Administration -
Austin Community College
HS Diploma -
Cedar Park High School
Similar Profiles
Elizabeth OridediElizabeth Oridedi
IT Business Analyst at Texas Department of AgricultureIT Business Analyst at Texas Department of Agriculture
Laura Benavidez, MBALaura Benavidez, MBA
Deputy Administrator of Compliance at Texas Department of AgricultureDeputy Administrator of Compliance at Texas Department of Agriculture
Michael SotoMichael Soto
Licensing Specialist II at Texas Department of AgricultureLicensing Specialist II at Texas Department of Agriculture
Annette ArevaloAnnette Arevalo
Enforcement Specialist at Texas Department Of AgricultureEnforcement Specialist at Texas Department Of Agriculture
Brandon GonzalezBrandon Gonzalez
Warehouse Forklift Operator at Fortiline WaterworksWarehouse Forklift Operator at Fortiline Waterworks