Laurel Anderson, SHRM-SCP

Highly motivated human resources professional with over 20 years of management experience, focused on inspiring employee growth and development, increasing organizational capacity for action to eliminate systemic barriers to racial equity, and positioning human resources as a strategic partner in accomplishing the organizational mission.

M A N A G E M E N T E X P E R I E N C E

Executive Director of Human Resources

Osseo Area Schools Maple Grove, MN July 1, 2018 - present

• Ensure that every aspect of the human resources function incorporates the vision, core values, and culture of the organization.

• Develop strategies to recruit and retain a diverse workforce resulting in a 10% increase in non-licensed staff of color and a 12% increase in administrators of color.

• Oversee a Teachers of Color Mentorship program resulting in less than a 2% attrition rate from FY2019 to FY2020.

• Lead the development of the human resources department goals, objectives, and systems to provide strategic support focused on the mission of the district.

• Supervise 20 staff in the performance of all human resource functions.

• Implement systems, processes, policies, and practices to meet the short- and long-range organizational needs focused on human capital.

• Leverage internal and external resources to address change management, leadership development, succession planning, measurement systems, employee development, and cultural competency.

• Manage expenditure budgets for the Human Resources department and create ways to leverage resources.

• Direct, plan, and coordinate the operation of the Human Resources Department’s entire staffing process for 3,500 employees.

• Oversee a system to set performance expectations, appraise and improve performance, and provide corrective action, as necessary.

• Direct the design and administration of job classification systems, compensation programs, and comprehensive benefits programs. Director of Labor Relations

Osseo Area Schools Maple Grove, MN January 2013 – June 2018

• Established and maintained effective labor/management relations and partnerships with system and union leaders.

• Designed labor relations practices and strategies that move the organization in a strategic direction that is congruent with the mission.

• Coordinated labor management committees, task forces, and work groups.

• Oversaw the negotiations, administration, interpretation, and record maintenance of all collective bargaining agreements.

• Ensured compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Directed, planned, and coordinated the operations of employee engagement, benefits, and compensation.

• Provided assistance and direction to hiring managers regarding employee concerns.

• Collaborated on the creation of professional development for hiring managers.

• Supported the Human Resources Leadership Team to ensure job descriptions were accurate and well defined for every employee position and that they aligned to the organizational structure.

• Supported the development, implementation, and improvement of evaluation systems for all employees.

C O N T A C T

763-***-****

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4275 Merrimac Ln. N.

Plymouth, MN 55446

E D U C A T I O N

St. Cloud State University,

Superintendent License (2005)

St. Cloud State University, Secondary

Principal License (1998)

University of MN, Twin Cities, Master

of Education in Math (1996)

Gustavus Adolphus College, Bachelor

of Arts in Math, Minor in

Psychology, Secondary Teaching

License (1992)

C E R T I F I C A T I O N S &

A F F I L I A T I O N S

SHRM Senior Certified Professional

Certification

MN Association of School

Administrators

MN Board of School

Administrators

Society of Human Resources

MN Association of School Personnel

Administrators

MN State Negotiators

L E A D E R S H I P

C O M P E T E N C I E S

• Strategic Leadership

• Cultural Competency

• Collaboration

• Problem Solving

• Judgment

• Communication

• Planning and Execution

• Business knowledge

• Self-management

• Motivation and courage

• Approachability

• Performance leadership

• Customer service

Principal

Osseo Area Schools Maple Grove, MN July 2002 – January 2013 Assistant Principal and Administrative Assistant (Dean) Osseo Area Schools Maple Grove, MN August 1998 – June 2002

• Articulated a vision and developed implementation strategies for change that resulted in measurable achievement gains for all students.

• Built a strong and positive sense of community in the school by honoring the important roles of race and culture.

• Facilitated reflective practice, inquiry, and action research to identify and monitor the impact of interventions and determine high-yield instructional strategies that improved student learning.

• Provided timely, appropriate, quality professional development and facilitated learning teams that gathered information, analyzed data, examined issues, and developed new approaches to improve teaching and learning.

• Provided effective and timely supervision and evaluation aligned with local district goals, state regulations, and contract provisions and used these processes to facilitate development, remediation, and/or removal of underperforming staff members.

• Modeled appropriate personal, professional, and ethical behavior that was respectful and fair, enhanced the image of the school and the profession, and inspired others to higher levels of leadership and performance.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and facilitates groups effectively.

• Welcomed and honored families and stakeholders by engaging them in a meaningful dialogue regarding student learning, the work of the school, and its needs and accomplishments.

• Maintained a safe environment by addressing real and potential challenges to the physical and emotional safety and security of students and staff that interfered with teaching and learning.

• Developed and implemented a budget process that manages fiscal expenditures consistent with district and school goals, policies, and available resources that was focused on results in improved student achievement.

T E A C H I N G E X P E R I E N C E

University of St. Thomas Houston, TX January 2020 – present

• Adjunct Mathematics Instructor

Metro State University St. Paul, MN August 2017 – present

• Adjunct Mathematics Instructor

ITT Technical Institute Carmel, IN June 2011 – September 2016

• Adjunct General Studies Instructor

• Curriculum Writer

• Faculty Mentor

• General Education Advisory Committee

Osseo Area Schools Maple Grove, MN August 1992 – June 1998

• Mathematics Teacher

• Athletic Coach

• Academic Coach

• Curriculum Writer

OSSEO AREA SCHOOLS

Osseo Area Schools is the fifth-largest

district in Minnesota, serving all or

parts of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn

Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove,

Osseo, Plymouth, and Rogers.

Approximately 3,500 staff serve more

than 21,000 students, pre-

kindergarten through grade 12, in 17

elementary schools (PreK-5), four

middle schools (6-8), three senior

highs (9-12), an area learning center,

a distance learning academy, two

early childhood centers, two special

program sites, and an adult

education/enrollment center.

Community education programs serve

lifelong learners from birth through

senior citizens. The district’s budget

(revenue) is $362 million.

Student demographics reflect the

global community, with families

speaking more than 80 languages.

Over 58% of students are students of

color or indigenous students, over

27% of students are served in our

English Learner program, and over

40% of students qualify for

free/reduced lunch.

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