Lauren Baskett

Overview

Lauren Baskett is an HR Director within Total HR, where she partners with
organizations to deliver practical, people-centered HR solutions. Her career
foundation is built on hands-on experience across various HR functions, including learning operations, HR
compliance, employee engagement, onboarding, and employee relations across different industries such
as industrial manufacturing, aerospace & defense, and higher education.

Lauren is committed to serving as a trusted partner to clients navigating workforce challenges, change,
and growth. Her experience from hands-on HR execution to strategic advisory leadership allows her to
anticipate client needs, ask the right questions, and deliver thoughtful guidance. Her collaborative style
and practical approach enable her to help organizations manage risk, strengthen their people practices,
and move forward with confidence in an increasingly complex HR landscape.

Technical Experience:

  • Employee Relations and Investigations
  • HR Compliance and Risk Management
  • Change Management
  • Learning Operations
  • Employee Engagement & Retention
  • Lifecycle & Engagement Survey Implementation
  • Process Standardization
  • HR Project Management
  • Data Analysis

Education

• Master of Science in Human Resources and Employment Relations from Penn State University, State College, PA
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology/Organizational Behavior from Albright College, Reading, PA
• Certified Change Management Practitioner | Prosci