Lamar Torrence, Sphr Gphr
About Lamar Torrence, Sphr Gphr
Lamar Torrence is a Human Resources Business Partner with extensive experience in various HR roles across multiple organizations. He has a strong background in associate development, succession management, and organizational design, and holds degrees from The University of Georgia and Cornell University.
Work at Fortna
Lamar Torrence has been serving as a Human Resources Business Partner at Fortna since 2021. In this role, he focuses on providing strategic HR support to the organization. His responsibilities include coaching and guiding leaders and managers globally on associate development and performance issues. Torrence also plays a key role in succession management processes, ensuring that plans are in place for talent pool candidates.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Fortna, Lamar Torrence held various HR positions across multiple organizations. He worked as the Human Resources Director at Papa John's International for five months in 2021. Prior to that, he was a Human Resources Consultant at SANCORP Consulting, LLC for six months. His experience also includes roles at Owens Corning, where he served as HR Leader for Technical Fabrics and Senior HR Leader for Non-Woven Technology. Additionally, he worked at Towers Watson as an HR Business Partner and HR Advisor.
Education and Expertise
Lamar Torrence studied at The University of Georgia, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. He is also an Executive MBA candidate at the same institution. Furthermore, he studied Labor and Industrial Relations at Cornell University ILR School. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in human resources and organizational management.
Human Resources Initiatives
Throughout his career, Lamar Torrence has been involved in various HR initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and development. He provides input into Learning and Professional Development efforts, focusing on improving new-hire orientation and onboarding programs. Additionally, he leads organization design efforts and supports communication and change management initiatives, aligning the internal brand 'Passion, Promise, People' with the corporate culture.
Leadership Support and Development
In his current and previous roles, Lamar Torrence has supported leaders and managers by providing coaching and guidance on associate development and performance issues. He has initiated and managed succession management processes to ensure that organizations maintain a robust talent pipeline. His expertise in these areas contributes to the overall effectiveness of human resources functions within the organizations he has served.