Lauren Abelson

Experience

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  Arbor Associates

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2017

  Human Resources Coordinator

  -Assisted recruitment process by screening and interviewing qualified candidates for human services positions. Also attended career fairs. -Conducted reference checks and background checks.-Facilitated orientations and onboarding process.-Created and managed all employee files. -Assisted with worker's compensation claims. -Handled social media outreach via Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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  Harvard Business Publishing

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2021

  Human Resources Coordinator

  -Managed onboarding process for Boston-based, remote, and international employees. -Served as program manager for company's college internship program, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and weekly professional development activities.-Collaborated across departments to expand company’s diversity, inclusion and belonging efforts in onboarding, recognition, and community outreach. -Administered performance management and employee recognition program.-Organized training programs with outside vendors and serve as primary contact for in-office trainings.-Managed company social media and employer branding efforts. Show less

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  Marcum LLP

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Human Resources Generalist

  -Managed Human Resources functions for ~130 employees in Boston and Portland offices.-Assisted with recruitment process by coordinating interviews, sending offer letters, completing background checks and answering questions.-Managed full employee lifecycle including onboarding, performance management, to termination.-Facilitated internship program by attending campus events, interviewing, onboarding, and making recommendations to senior management on future opportunities.-Planned all logistics for various office events, including happy hours, sporting events, and parties.-Collaborated with New England HR team and national HR team to improve processes and programs.-Partnered with senior management on employee performance issues and employee relations issues. Show less

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  AssuredPartners

  Dec 2022 - now

  -Manage Human Resources function for about 100 employees in Metro-East Massachusetts.-Advise management on employee issues/situations.-Collaborate with regional HR team to improve programs and processes.-Manage all parts of employee lifecycle including onboarding, performance management, to termination.-Instituted and facilitate all-hands meetings with agency office locations.

  • Human Resources Manager

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Human Resources Generalist

    Dec 2022 - Aug 2024