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Lori Allison

@loriallison

I’m a strategic HR business partner who uses people analytics and compliance expertise to improve employee experience and performance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to partner with leaders to improve organizational health and employee experience through HR strategy, engagement analytics, and compliance. I thrive building people programs, enabling managers with coaching, and supporting remote or hybrid workforces.

I’m an experienced human resources professional and trusted advisor, focused on aligning talent strategies to business outcomes. I build durable people programs by combining culture building, engagement analytics, compliance, and leadership enablement.

Most recently, I’ve worked as an Independent HR Consultant (remote), diagnosing organizational needs and implementing HR best practices and technologies to improve productivity and engagement. I advise management on HR policies and labor-law compliance, manage virtual recruitment and onboarding, and optimize HRIS systems to streamline payroll and benefits processes.

Earlier, I served as an HR Business Partner at Tyler Technologies, partnering with executive leadership on high-impact HR issues across multiple divisions. I provided workforce analytics for decision-making, supported full employee lifecycle improvements, and helped shape enterprise-wide engagement strategies and culture through policy influence and continuous improvement.

Across prior leadership roles—including Director, Human Resources, and Senior HR Consultant/Client Services leadership—I built HR capabilities from the ground up, launched engagement measurement programs, modernized core HR systems (handbook, performance management, benefits review, and FLSA audit), and led change management including remote workforce strategy and compliance. I bring a practical, data-informed approach to organizational health, conflict resolution, and performance enablement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

HR Optimization and Program Specialist

Harbor Freight Company

Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 (7 months)

Partnered on HR program development and management to meet corporate and field operational and compliance needs, serving as a liaison between headquarters and field teams. Delivered employee engagement survey analytics and reporting and supported key HR initiatives including people planning.

HR Programs HR Compliance Employee Engagement Planning Workforce Analytics HRIS Data Analysis

HR Business Partner

Tyler Technologies, Inc.

Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)

Advised executive leadership on high-impact HR issues across multiple divisions and influenced enterprise-wide policies and engagement strategies to shape culture. Provided workforce analytics and supported the full employee lifecycle with a focus on continuous improvement, compliance, and retention.

HR strategy Executive Advisory Company Culture Engagement Strategy Workforce Analytics Employee Lifecycle Management Compliance Retention

Director, Human Resources

Kids ‘R’ Kids International, Inc.

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Built the HR function from the ground up at the Franchise Support Center and launched the company’s first employee engagement survey and response plan. Created and modernized HR programs including FLSA audit, handbook, performance management, benefits review, and led COVID-19 change management with remote workforce strategy and compliance.

HR Leadership Employee Engagement Policy Development FLSA Employee Handbook Performance Management Benefits Administration Change Management Remote Strategy HR Compliance

Senior HR Consultant

Fallon Benefits Group

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)

Served as a trusted advisor to national clients on compliance, classification reviews, HR strategy, compensation analysis, and company handbook development. Provided supervisory and C-suite level guidance across industries while managing a full book of business and supporting leadership development.

HR Consulting Labor Compliance HR strategy Compensation Analysis Employee Handbook Leadership Development Client Advisory

Senior HR Consultant & Manager

HR Works, Inc.

Jan 2012 - Jan 2017 (5 years)

Advanced through multiple promotions to senior consultant and service leader and launched a new client services model that became a major source of recurring revenue. Delivered training, surveys, and strategy development to multi-state, multi-sector clients and served as an internal trainer and writer for thought leadership initiatives.

Client Services HR Consulting Training Delivery Survey Strategy Development Thought Leadership

VP, Performance Management

HomeBanc Mortgage Corp.

Jan 2007 - Jan 2009 (2 years)

Led cultural and performance transformations, including shifting to pay-for-performance. Partnered with leadership on performance architecture and organizational strategy.

Performance Management Performance Architecture Organizational Strategy

Client Services & HR Manager

Whitehorse Advisors

Jan 2002 - Jan 2006 (4 years)

Oversaw client onboarding and open enrollment for retirement plans while advising leadership on HR compliance and recruitment practices. Supported compliance-focused HR operations related to client services and hiring.

Client Onboarding HR Compliance

HR Manager (Corporate & Field Roles)

Wegmans Food Markets

Jan 1989 - Jan 1999 (10 years)

Held escalating HR roles from HR Assistant through corporate leadership, driving cross-functional HR projects including centralized distribution transitions and strategic talent planning. Led continuous improvement initiatives focused on lean operations and workforce engagement.

HR Operations Workforce Engagement Change Management Cross Functional Projects