Lauren Harris

Experience

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  Denihan Hospitality Group

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Human Resources Assistant
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  The Pierre, New York, A Taj Hotel

  Feb 2008 - May 2010

  Human Resources Coordinator

  •Responsible for the entire recruitment and onboarding process for line staff and management•Handled administration of J-1 Student Visas as well as international, internal company exchange associates•Coordinated Employee Relations events.•Processed benefits enrollments, changes and terminations

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  InterContinental New York Times Square

  May 2010 - Aug 2015

  • Managed Hotel’s Worker’s Compensation, OSHA compliance, FMLA, and Disability Programs.• Handled employee situations including progressive discipline, labor relations and other hot topic issues.• Responsible for full cycle recruitment for line staff, management, and executive level positions.• Supervised, processed and maintained the hotel’s benefit programs for all employees.• Managed and maintained all Performance Management processes.• Organized Annual Employee Engagement Surveys and follow up surveys.• Identified and implemented Action Plans derived from Employee Survey results.• Maintained Hotel’s recognition program, including employee events and celebrations.• Responsible for the planning, organizing and production of all employee events.• Facilitated Visa administration of J-1, L-1, and H-1B Visas where applicable.• Integral part of the Hotel’s strategic vision and implementation for creating a positive environment for both employees and guests.• Created and amended Hotel policies as needed.• Recruited, Hired, On-boarded 375+ hotel employees for new hotel opening.• Arranged and executed all Employee Relations events.• Responsible for annual Big Apple Stars (industry service awards) nominations and events.• Organized and participated in Responsible Business efforts (community service).• Vital part of the hotel’s transition from a non-union workforce to one covered by a CBA.• Responsible for the hotel's benefits program including annual enrollment and maintenance. Show less

  • Assistant Director of Human Resources

    Dec 2010 - Aug 2015

  • Human Resources Coordinator

    May 2010 - Dec 2010
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  EY

  Aug 2015 - now

  • Assistant Director: Metro New York Colleges & Universities Lead, Talent Attraction & Acquisition

    May 2024 - now

  • Assistant Director: Consulting Lead Recruiter, US-East Campus Recruiting

    Mar 2022 - May 2024

  • Assistant Director: New York Market Lead, US-East Campus Recruiting

    Oct 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Supervising Associate: New York Market Lead - Northeast Region Campus Recruiting

    Aug 2015 - Sept 2019