Laura Blanchard
About Laura Blanchard
Laura Blanchard serves as the Head of People and Talent at Resilience Insurance Analytics, where she has implemented effective recruitment strategies. With previous roles at Alera Group, Empereon Constar, and Alliant Insurance Services, she has consistently achieved significant improvements in recruitment efficiency and cost savings.
Work at Resilience Insurance Analytics
Laura Blanchard serves as the Head of People and Talent at Resilience Insurance Analytics since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's talent acquisition strategies and improving overall employee engagement. Her leadership aims to align the recruitment processes with the organization's goals, ensuring the attraction and retention of top talent in the insurance analytics sector.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Resilience Insurance Analytics, Laura Blanchard held significant positions in talent acquisition. She worked as the Director of Producer Recruitment at Alera Group, Inc. for seven months in 2023, where she improved the days to fill positions by 45% through innovative recruitment strategies. Prior to that, she served as Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Alliant Insurance Services from 2019 to 2022 and at Empereon Constar from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Academic Background
Laura Blanchard studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in talent acquisition and human resources management, contributing to her effective leadership in various organizations.
Achievements in Recruitment Strategy
Throughout her career, Laura Blanchard has implemented successful recruitment strategies that have led to significant achievements. Notably, she developed a strategy that resulted in her team being recognized as a LinkedIn Global Finalist for Talent Acquisition Team of the Year in 2021. Additionally, she generated a 28% overall cost savings in recruitment processes and delivered a 25% savings in outside agency fees.
Strategic Development in Talent Acquisition
Laura Blanchard has focused on developing strategic processes and procedures for the Talent Acquisition departments she has led. Her efforts emphasize best-in-class talent delivery, ensuring that organizations can effectively meet their staffing needs while optimizing recruitment costs.