Lauren Schelley
About Lauren Schelley
Lauren Schelley is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Airbase, with a background in talent acquisition and recruitment, and a strong advocacy for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Current Role at Airbase
Lauren Schelley currently holds the position of Director of Talent Acquisition at Airbase. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the entire talent acquisition strategy and processes of the company. She focuses on ensuring that the hiring practices align with the company’s goals and values, particularly in the areas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Previous Positions at DreamBox Learning
Lauren has an extensive background in talent acquisition from her time at DreamBox Learning in Bellevue, WA. She started as an HR/Recruiting Specialist from 2016 to 2017, moved up to Sr. Recruiter, Head of Talent Acquisition from 2017 to 2018, then became Manager, Head of Talent Acquisition from 2018 to 2019, and finally served as Sr. Manager, Head of Talent Acquisition from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she played a crucial role in developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
Career Beginnings
Lauren Schelley's professional journey began with roles outside the traditional HR space. She worked as a Shift Manager at JOEY Restaurant Group in Bellevue, WA from 2013 to 2015. She then transitioned to the role of Technical Recruiter at iMatch Technical Services from 2015 to 2016 in the Greater Seattle Area. These early positions helped her develop a strong sense of urgency and teamwork, skills she has carried throughout her career.
Educational Background
Lauren pursued her education at Bellevue College where she studied Communication and achieved an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) from 2012 to 2015. She also completed an Associate of Arts degree from 2010 to 2013. She attended Mount Si High School from 2006 to 2009, achieving a General Studies diploma. Her academic background provided her with a solid foundation in communication and analytical skills, which have been instrumental in her professional success.
Advocacy and Professional Values
Lauren Schelley is a strong advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in talent acquisition processes. She is committed to hiring individuals who offer a balance of functional knowledge, values alignment, and soft skills. Known for her empathetic leadership and ability to influence without authority, Lauren is dedicated to being available, reliable, and optimistic in her daily work. Her approach emphasizes seeking win-win solutions and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Software and Tools Proficiency
Throughout her career, Lauren has gained proficiency in a wide range of recruitment and productivity tools. These include Lever, Newton, Taleo, Bullhorn, Tableau, Paycor, Qualtrics, 15Five, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Flowdock, Goodhire, Sharefile, Confluence, Stack Overflow, BuiltIn, Glassdoor, LinkedIn Talent Solutions & Recruiter, Zoom, and DocuSign. This extensive experience with various software systems has enabled her to streamline and enhance the talent acquisition process effectively.