LAUREN ANDERSON
Montclair
Summary
15+ years of progressive administrative and Human Resources experience supporting public sector, nonprofit, and private organizations. 6+ years in HR including full-cycle recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and payroll processing. Strong background in audits, HRIS administration, policy implementation, process improvement, and maintaining confidentiality in high-volume environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
TIMEKEEPER
Nevada Energy
Reno
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed timekeeping and attendance for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Conducted payroll audits and resolved discrepancies related to wages and deductions.
- Assisted employees with pay stubs, timecard corrections, and payroll inquiries.
- Reviewed and approved employee timecards for accuracy prior to payroll processing.
- Collaborated with HR and payroll departments to resolve pay issues and compliance concerns.
- Monitored overtime, leave balances, and attendance trends to ensure policy compliance.
- Maintained confidential employee payroll and attendance records in accordance with company policies.
- Trained staff on timekeeping systems and procedures and maintained organized electronic filing systems.
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority
Reno
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Administered full-cycle recruitment including posting, screening, interviews, and onboarding.
- Processed Nevada PERS forms and maintained personnel files.
- Assisted with payroll, benefits, leave administration, and wellness initiatives.
- Conducted I-9 tracking and audits to ensure compliance.
- Drafted offer letters and managed new hire documentation and badge access.
- Managed offboarding including final payroll processing and exit interviews.
- Participated in job evaluations, salary surveys, and performance management initiatives.
- Coordinated pre-employment background checks, reference checks, and drug screenings.
- Maintained HRIS data accuracy and generated reports for leadership and compliance purposes.
- Advised employees on HR policies, procedures, and benefits programs.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Clark County Department of Family Services
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Processed legal documents including notary bonds, marriage licenses, and DBA/fictitious firm name applications.
- Processed cash transactions, administered oaths, and officiated marriage ceremonies.
- Provided high-volume customer service and answered incoming calls and emails.
- Maintained electronic records and redacted confidential court documents.
- Implemented office procedures to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
- Prepared official correspondence, reports, and documentation for management.
- Ensured compliance with records retention and confidentiality requirements.
- Assisted with data entry, database maintenance, and document management.
MORTGAGE LOAN ASSISTANT
Union Bank
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Reviewed loan applications and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and guideline compliance.
- Uploaded and scanned loan documents into third-party origination systems and maintained organized digital loan files.
- Monitored loan pipelines daily, tracked progression, and took action as needed to support timely closings.
- Coordinated communication between clients, loan officers, processors, and underwriters to resolve conditions and discrepancies.
- Verified borrower documentation including income, assets, and credit information.
- Collected required documentation and ensured files met processing, approval, and closing requirements.
- Complied with BSA/AML, OFAC, and internal bank procedures related to transaction monitoring and documentation.
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Volunteers of America
San Diego
06.2016 - 05.2020
- Managed donor tracking systems and maintained donor/prospect database records, profiles, tags, and touchpoints.
- Processed contributions and generated tax receipts, thank-you letters, acknowledgments, and donor reports.
- Conducted prospect research and supported donor stewardship initiatives across multiple giving levels.
- Coordinated fundraising events, volunteer recruitment efforts, and community service projects.
- Participated in golf, major gifts/planned gifts, and marketing committee initiatives.
- Developed marketing materials and managed communications across multiple social media platforms.
- Composed correspondence and reports, scheduled meetings, recorded minutes, and maintained filing systems.
- Provided customer service to donors, volunteers, community partners, and the public.
- Supported executive-level administrative needs including calendar coordination and liaison support with corporate staff.
- San Diego, CA
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT / PROGRAM COORDINATOR
East San Gabriel Valley ROP
10.2009 - 04.2016
- Supported recruitment efforts including job postings, candidate screenings, onboarding coordination, and new hire materials.
- Processed benefit enrollments, verified attendance, managed payroll adjustments, and supported employee relations activities.
- Maintained confidential personnel records and HR compliance documentation and assisted with employee orientation sessions.
- Applied working knowledge of California employment laws including wage and hour regulations, meal and rest break compliance, and personnel record requirements.
- Supported HR compliance related to CFRA, FMLA leave coordination, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation documentation.
- Created spreadsheets, maintained student files, and accurately logged daily student data and attendance for Criminal Justice programs.
- Worked under strict deadlines and responded to service requests, academic inquiries, and student follow-up by phone, email, and in person.
- Assisted the Chief Financial Officer with correspondence, communications, reporting, and coordination with other departments.
- Scheduled instructors based on availability, distributed and verified timesheets, and aided with student internship placements.
- Served as the primary contact with the State Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) regarding student certifications.
- Processed state license applications for firearms permits, guard cards, and tear gas permits on behalf of students.
- Coordinated events and meetings including graduations, job fairs, campus tours, veterans events, executive meetings, and fundraisers.
Education
El Rancho High School
Skills
- Compliance
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Employee Relations
- Payroll Administration
- Benefits Coordination
- HRIS Administration
- Data Analytics & Reporting
- Audits
- Employment Law
- California Labor Law
- Performance Management
- Onboarding & Offboarding
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Records Management
- Donor Relations
- Community Engagement
- Event Planning
- Budget Support
- Union & Non-Union Environments
- Paycom
- Oracle
- Workday
- ADP Workforce Now
- NEOGOV
- GovernmentJobs
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat
- Electronic document management systems
- Advanced Excel
- Timekeeping audits
- Benefits tracking
- I-9 administration
- 10-key proficiency
Timeline
TIMEKEEPER
Nevada Energy
05.2025 - 12.2025
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority
03.2024 - 04.2025
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Clark County Department of Family Services
09.2021 - 01.2024
MORTGAGE LOAN ASSISTANT
Union Bank
05.2020 - 09.2021
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Volunteers of America
06.2016 - 05.2020
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT / PROGRAM COORDINATOR
East San Gabriel Valley ROP
10.2009 - 04.2016
El Rancho High School