Laura Lyons

Mission-based tech company offering AI-driven workforce solutions through a two-sided marketplace.

• Designed and executed global compensation strategies, including pay bands, job leveling, and market benchmarking (Mercer, Radford, Pave, Carta) across 10 countries, enhancing market competitiveness.
• Spearheaded pre-IPO equity programs, aligning with strategic growth objectives.
• Negotiated benefits programs, cutting costs by 55% while maintaining 97% employee satisfaction.
• Launched a wellness platform, boosting participation by 78% and strengthening employee well-being.
• Directed merit, promotion, and bonus cycles for 550 employees, ensuring alignment with performance outcomes.
• Championed pay equity initiatives, reducing disparities by 15%.
• Led Total Rewards workshops, earning top-tier leadership satisfaction scores.

• Conducted market benchmarking and equity analyses to ensure competitive compensation practices.
• Orchestrated the annual merit cycle, aligning performance ratings with organizational objectives.
• Enhanced benefits offerings across US and Canadian operations, increasing employee satisfaction.
• Developed career progression frameworks, supporting talent retention and growth.

• Integrated Total Rewards programs during M&A transactions, ensuring consistency across entities.
• Conducted compensation and benefits audits, realizing cost savings and regulatory compliance.
• Negotiated vendor contracts, enhancing benefit offerings.
• Managed leave of absence processes and disability claims, providing employee support.
• Delivered training sessions on Total Rewards strategies, aligning leadership goals.

• Designed and implemented Total Rewards programs, increasing employee engagement by 18%.
• Performed salary surveys and market analyses to maintain competitive pay practices.
• Partnered with finance and legal teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Designed and implemented Total Rewards programs, enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Conducted market analyses to ensure competitive compensation structures and pay equity.
• Developed salary surveys and benchmarking processes to align with industry standards.
• Collaborated with finance and legal teams to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Supported organizational change initiatives by aligning Total Rewards strategies with business goals.