Lori Deason

Background

About Lori Deason

I truly enjoy my career in Human Resources! I am driven by a genuine passion for working with people. I excel in strategic leadership, influence, and mentoring, consistently fostering growth and development in those around me. I consider myself a sound business partner and advisor to the leaders that I have had the privilege to work beside. • Human Resources leader with progressive experience in diverse industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, medical device, logistics, and retail • Exceptional ability to build strong relationships, mentor others, and establish rapport quickly through a genuine passion for working as a people professional • Expertise in strategically managing complex employee relations issues at all levels of the organization, from front-line employees to coaching at the executive level • Adept in developing and delivering timely and effective training programs • Excellent talent acquisition results, successfully scaling for growth within multiple roles • Skilled in strategically advising and executing on reductions in force, facility closures, and reorganizations • Extensive knowledge of employment and labor laws across multistate and global contexts • Well-rounded technical and analytical skills; proficient knowledge of various human resource information systems, learning management systems, recruitment software, advanced reporting tools, and Microsoft Office • Experience in leading successful software implementations, with focus on platforms such as Paycom, ADP, UKG, OnShift, HealthStream, LRN, and CompAnalyst • Strong background in total rewards with solid relationships to brokers; expertise in implementing innovative benefit programs with multiple vendors