Lauren Mitchell
Charlotte, NC · lauren.mitchell@example.com · (704) 555-0168 · linkedin.com/in/laurenmitchell-hr
Summary
HR manager with 9 years supporting manufacturing and distribution teams of 300 to 1,200 people. Known for cutting frontline turnover, building fair pay structures, and handling employee relations with care and documentation.
Experience
Carolina Packaging Group · HR Manager
2021 – Present
- Lead HR for three plants and 850 employees with a team of four; partner with plant managers on staffing and performance.
- Cut first-year frontline turnover from 61% to 38% with structured onboarding, shift-preference scheduling, and check-ins.
- Reduced average time to hire for production roles from 34 to 16 days by moving to same-week interviews and offers.
- Built a pay band structure for 120 job titles after a market study; closed pay gaps for 74 employees within budget.
- Selected and implemented Paylocity HRIS in five months, replacing paper processes for time off and onboarding.
Southeast Distribution Co. · HR Business Partner
2018 – 2021
- Supported 400 employees across warehouse and transportation; investigated and resolved 60+ employee relations cases.
- Rolled out a supervisor training program on coaching and documentation that cut grievances by 45%.
Southeast Distribution Co. · HR Generalist
2016 – 2018
- Ran benefits open enrollment, leave administration (FMLA, ADA), and new-hire onboarding for 400 employees.
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte · B.S. in Business Administration, Management
2016
Certifications
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), 2022
Skills
Employee relations and investigations, recruiting, compensation design, FMLA/ADA/FLSA compliance, Paylocity, Workday, ADP