Laura M. Thompson, Phr
About Laura M. Thompson, Phr
Laura M. Thompson serves as the Sr. Manager of HR Compliance and Operations for North America at Tapestry, where she has worked since 2023. With over 20 years of HR experience across various industries, she specializes in compliance programs and employee relations.
Work at Tapestry
Laura M. Thompson serves as the Sr. Manager of HR Compliance and Operations for North America at Tapestry since 2023. In this role, she manages the ongoing updates of employee handbooks and guides for the USA and Canada. Thompson oversees labor poster compliance programs across Tapestry's corporate and brand locations nationwide. She is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely completion of various federal filings, including Affirmative Action Plans and EEO-1 reports. Additionally, she designs and implements compliance programs that address federal, state, and local requirements, while keeping internal stakeholders informed about legislative changes.
Education and Expertise
Laura M. Thompson holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major in HR Management from Rider University, which she attended from 2000 to 2005. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Labor and Employment Relations from Rutgers University between 2007 and 2011. Thompson has been PHR certified by HRCI since 2009. Her extensive educational background supports her over 20 years of experience in human resources across various industries.
Background
Thompson has held key HR positions across multiple sectors, including cryptocurrency, automotive, financial technology, global logistics, fashion, luxury goods, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. She began her career at Dow Jones & Company, where she worked in human resources from 1999 to 2005. Over the years, she has gained diverse experience, including roles as HR Generalist at Elementis Global and Sean John, and as Regional HR Manager at Advance Auto Parts.
Achievements
During her career, Laura M. Thompson has successfully streamlined recruiting and onboarding processes, resulting in the hiring of over 71 employees within a three-month period. At Tapestry, she oversees compliance programs and ensures adherence to labor regulations. Her fluency in Spanish enhances her ability to manage HR functions effectively in diverse cultural environments, contributing to her success in various HR roles.