Laurie Wajda

Experience

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  Benchmark Hospitality

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

  Director, Human Resources
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  FAO (Zany Brainy, The Right Start, FAO Schwarz)

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

  Director, Human Resources
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  Amerada Hess

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Human Resources Manager
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  Campbell Soup Company

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2021

  Led $4B business portfolio HR efforts (4.4K employees across US and Canada), including commercial activities and manufacturing sites. Managed 7 direct reports and team of 35 HR professionals. Developed talent and culture strategies to build capabilities and lead organizational change and effectiveness initiatives for business growth. Served as member of Enterprise, Meals and Beverages Division and Human Resources Leadership teams. Reported to Division President and CHRO. Partnered with c-suite leaders to shape culture and develop talent pipeline to support business strategies across Global Finance, HR, R&D, Legal, Communications, and Corporate Strategy groups. Influenced and delivered center-led enterprise HR programs. Designed functionally specific organizational design and programs to build capabilities, improve organization effectiveness, and promote culture of inclusiveness and engagement.

  • VP of Human Resources

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2021

  • Human Resources Director

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2017
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  Bucks County Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired

  Jan 2011 - now

  Board Member, President

  Provide duty of care and ethical governance to advance agency’s vision for clients to lead rich, vibrant, and independent lives. Set strategic direction and ensure necessary resources for organizational heath as Long-Range Planning Committee member.

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  LKW Human Capital Solutions LLC

  Mar 2023 - now

  Principal

  Owner and Principal of a boutique Human Resources consulting firm specializing in organization design and effectiveness, culture building, change management, leadership coaching, meeting design and facilitation. Work closely with clients to understand their unique challenges / needs and offer customized solutions with a high-touch approach. Services are offered on a project, fractional or retainer basis.