Laura Lanzana Francomano
About Laura Lanzana Francomano
Laura Lanzana Francomano serves as the Director of Human Resources for Omega NY Divisions, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in human resources and management, having held various roles at companies such as Smiths Detection and Spectral Systems LLC.
Work at Omega Optical
Laura Lanzana Francomano serves as the Director of Human Resources for Omega NY Divisions at Omega Optical. She has held this position since 2020, overseeing HR functions in Hopewell Junction, New York. Her responsibilities include implementing employee rewards and recognition programs, conducting salary market analysis, and managing the Employee Master-Paylocity System for payroll processing. She also participates in bi-weekly executive round table discussions to contribute to strategic decision-making and coordinates corporate events to enhance employee engagement.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Laura worked at Spectral Systems LLC as the Human Resources & Payroll Manager from 2012 to 2020. In this position, she managed HR operations and payroll functions. Before that, she served as Purchasing Manager and Site HR Support at Smiths Detection from 2005 to 2011, where she handled payroll and benefits. Additionally, she worked at AboveNet in various roles, including Accounts Payable Supervisor and Purchasing Supervisor from 1999 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Laura Lanzana Francomano has a strong educational background in Human Resource Management. She studied at Villanova University, where she achieved a Master Certification in Human Resource Management from 2010 to 2012. She also completed a SHRM-SCP Prep Course at Marist College from 2015 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she studied Business Administration and Management at Katherine Gibbs School from 1989 to 1991.
Professional Development and Compliance
Laura actively participates in professional development opportunities, including attending the annual HR conference and training sessions as a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). She ensures compliance with state and federal regulations by maintaining accurate records and documentation. Her role involves generating proposals for programs, software, and budget allocations to optimize HR operations.