Elia Laolagi
About Elia Laolagi
Elia Laolagi serves as the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources at Benefitfocus, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in HR roles across various organizations, including Netflix and Vancouver Clinic, and has a background in Addiction Studies from Long Beach City College.
Work at Benefitfocus
Elia Laolagi serves as the Associate Vice President of Human Resources at Benefitfocus, a position held since 2022. In this role, Laolagi focuses on developing and implementing HR strategies that align with the company's objectives. This includes fostering a culture of engagement and collaboration among employees. Laolagi's experience in HR management enables effective communication and collaboration across various departments, contributing to the overall success of the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to joining Benefitfocus, Elia Laolagi held several significant HR roles. From 2012 to 2017, Laolagi worked as an HR Business Partner and Lead Consultant at Exalt Resources in Long Beach. Following this, Laolagi served as a Senior HR Business Partner and Director at Netflix Animation from 2020 to 2021 in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area. Additionally, Laolagi was a Supervisor and Senior HR Business Partner at Vancouver Clinic from 2017 to 2020, and a Senior People Business Partner at Pantheon Platform for seven months in 2021 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Elia Laolagi studied Addiction Studies at Long Beach City College from 2004 to 2006. This educational background contributes to Laolagi's understanding of diverse employee needs and challenges. Laolagi's expertise in human resources includes strategic planning, organizational development, and coaching, which are essential for driving HR initiatives and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Coaching and Organizational Development
In previous roles, Elia Laolagi has worked as an executive coach, focusing on helping leaders manage costs while maintaining productivity. Laolagi has partnered with the Chief Technology Officer to translate organizational vision into actionable plans. This includes coaching leaders to shift the organizational culture from performance management to performance enablement, emphasizing growth mindset and solutions-oriented leadership.
HR Initiatives and Frameworks
Elia Laolagi has developed various HR frameworks aimed at enhancing employee development and recognition. This includes creating a playbook for promotions, succession planning, and career architecture. The playbook incorporates best practices and frameworks for employee recognition, contributing to a structured approach to talent management within organizations.