Lauren Dunn, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

Overview

Lauren Dunn serves as Chief People Officer at Wiss [1][3]. Dunn brings nearly two decades of people leadership experience across hospitality, real estate, and professional services, with expertise in total rewards, compliance, talent acquisition, leadership development, and employee experience [2]. Dunn's career includes roles as Director of People Operations and Director of Human Resources at Wiss [4][5], Director of HR and Corporate Administration at Advance Realty Investors [6], Manager of People Operations at Harvest Restaurant Group [8], and General Manager at multiple Harvest Restaurant Group locations [9]. Dunn holds a B.S. in Business Management with a focus on Human Resources and Organizational Structure from Penn State University, along with a minor in Spanish Language and Literature [11][12], and maintains SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications.

Career history

1. Chief People OfficerJun 2023 to presentWiss
2. Director, People OperationsJan 2022 to Jun 2023Wiss
3. Director, Human ResourcesJan 2021 to Jan 2022Wiss
4. ARDirector, HR & Corporate AdministrationDec 2019 to Jan 2021Advance Realty Investors
5. ARDirector, People & TalentSep 2018 to Jan 2020Advance Realty Investors
6. HRManager, People OperationsAug 2014 to Sep 2018Harvest Restaurant Group
7. HRGeneral Manager, Various LocationsJun 2009 to Aug 2014Harvest Restaurant Group
8. TAInstructor, RYT 200Jul 2013 to Jul 2014The American Yoga Academy

Education

1. B.S., Business Management: Human Resources & Organizational Structure2001 - 2005Penn State University
2. Minor, Spanish Language and Literature2001 - 2005Penn State University