Lauren Ortiz
About Lauren Ortiz
Lauren Ortiz is a Talent Acquisition Manager with a background in Communication and Media Studies. She has held various recruiting roles across multiple companies and currently focuses on innovating employee benefits at Benepass.
Work at Benepass
Lauren Ortiz serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager at Benepass, a role she has held since 2022. As a founding member of the talent acquisition team, she plays a crucial part in the company's mission to innovate employee benefits. Her focus is on redefining employee benefits to be meaningful and individualized, moving away from traditional perks. This strategic approach aims to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Ortiz studied Communication and Media Studies at California State University, Monterey Bay, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from 2009 to 2011. She furthered her education at California State University-Northridge, completing another Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from 2011 to 2013. Her academic background complements her expertise in talent acquisition, strategic sourcing, and full-cycle recruiting.
Background in Talent Acquisition
Lauren Ortiz has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. Prior to her current position at Benepass, she served as a Talent Acquisition Recruiter at Raley's from 2020 to 2021 and as a Corporate Recruiter at SkySlope from 2017 to 2019. She also held positions as a Technical Recruiter at Amazon Web Services and as a Talent Acquisition Lead at H1, showcasing her diverse experience in recruiting across different sectors.
Previous Work Experience
Before focusing on talent acquisition, Lauren Ortiz held various roles in sales and marketing. She worked at Nordstrom as a Sales Associate from 2006 to 2014 and at Yelp as an Account Executive from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she served as a Marketing Assistant at Simon Property Group from 2015 to 2016. This diverse background has equipped her with a broad skill set that enhances her effectiveness in recruitment.
Personal Interests
In her personal time, Lauren Ortiz enjoys wine tasting and playing basketball. She also values spending time with her black lab, Sophie. Her interests reflect a balanced lifestyle that combines professional dedication with personal enjoyment.