LAUREN TODD
Marlborough,MA
Summary
Strategic C-suite People executive with over 20 years of experience in creating scalable, high-performance organizations in diverse environments. Expert in workforce governance, culture, and organizational transformation, providing guidance to CEOs and Boards. Architect of HR technology modernization and benefits strategies. Focused on aligning people strategy with business objectives to enhance operational performance and enterprise value.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer
Jeanne D’arc Credit Union
Lowell, MA
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Executive People leader for multi-branch financial institution, advising CEO and Board on workforce strategy, pay transparency, succession planning, and compliance governance.
- Implemented pay transparency framework and workforce education initiatives to foster organizational trust and engagement.
- Strengthened leadership development, succession architecture, and retention initiatives through structured stay-interview framework.
- Redesigned recruiting strategy and workforce pipeline through partnerships with regional universities and workforce agencies to strengthen talent acquisition.
- Led HR modernization, transitioned Paycom to ADP and redesigned performance management and timekeeping infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency.
- Negotiated benefits renewal during inflationary cycle, protecting cost structure while maintaining competitive offerings.
Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer
THE RIVERSTONE GROUP, INC.
Manchester, NH
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Resigned from position to focus on cancer treatment.
- Collaborated with Executive Management Team to oversee global HR, talent, and payroll functions for 11 team members.
- Led enterprise compensation study (Mercer) to align roles with compensation philosophy and evolving state transparency laws.
- Directed Workday implementation across US and UK operations, streamlining processes and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Transitioned UKG to ADP payroll supporting hybrid workforce across 38 states.
- Launched enterprise employee recognition and engagement architecture contributing to Great Place to Work certification (3x).
- Developed structured DEIB strategy incorporating ERGs, inclusive leadership programming, and measurable workforce metrics.
Care Taker for Father
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Traveled to Boulder, CO to provide care for father with Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia, ensuring his comfort and well-being.
- Support mother in researching long-term memory care options for my father while spending quality time together.
Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources
AMERESCO, INC.
Framingham, MA
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Promoted from VP & Director roles (2012-2021)
- Global HR executive for publicly traded clean energy organization overseeing HR, Talent, Payroll, and Administration across North America and Europe. Governed $16M+ benefits portfolio and $10–15M operating budget.
- Enhanced Forbes America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies ranking to #6 through enterprise engagement and culture initiatives.
- Reduced voluntary turnover to 8% vs 15% industry benchmark for five consecutive years.
- Improved pay equity by 45% through structured compensation redesign and governance transparency.
- Streamlined benefits portfolio to boost competitiveness by 40% and achieve $5M in savings via self-funded model transition.
- Led global HRIS transformation (ADP to Workday), digitizing 100% of workflows and increasing efficiency 60%.
- Led HR integration for two international acquisitions, ensuring EU compliance and harmonizing workforce.
- Served on ESG Committee, leading Social strategy development and workforce governance alignment.
Education
M.S. - Human Resource Management
Lesley University
Cambridge, MAB.A. - Child Psychology/Counseling
Pine Manor College
Chestnut Hill, MASkills
- Executive & Board Partnership
- Enterprise Workforce Strategy
- Global HR Operations
- Culture & Engagement Strategy
- DEI Strategy & ESG Alignment
- Compensation & Total Rewards Architecture
- Pay Equity & Transparency Compliance
- HRIS & Payroll Transformation
- M&A Integration & Governance
- Succession Planning
- Change Management
- Budget Oversight & Cost Optimization
Degree
M.S. HRM
Personal Information
Title: Chief People Officer/Global HR executive
Early Career Leadership
- Director, Human Resources, Sawyer Realty Holdings
- Director, Human Resources, New England Institute of Art
- American Superconductor Corporation, Promoted 3x from HR Assistant to HR Infrastructure Manager. Built foundation in benefits administration, recruiting, employee relations, compensation strategy, compliance, payroll governance, and organizational change leadership.
Core Leadership Expertise
- Enterprise Workforce Strategy
- Executive & Board Partnership
- Global HR Operations
- Compensation & Total Rewards Architecture
- Pay Equity & Transparency Compliance
- HRIS & Payroll Transformation
- M&A Integration & Governance
- Succession Planning
- Culture & Engagement Strategy
- DEI Strategy & ESG Alignment
- Change Management
- Budget Oversight & Cost Optimization
Timeline
Interim Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer
Jeanne D’arc Credit Union
01.2025 - 01.2026
Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer
THE RIVERSTONE GROUP, INC.
08.2023 - 08.2024
Care Taker for Father
05.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources
AMERESCO, INC.
05.2021 - 05.2022
M.S. - Human Resource Management
Lesley University
B.A. - Child Psychology/Counseling
Pine Manor College