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Lauren Baldino

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Vice President, People Development and Culture at NJII Venture Studio

Freehold, New Jersey, United States

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About

Leads NJII's people strategy and cross-functional collaboration, previously holding HR roles at a Panera Bread franchise and CareWell Health. She is SHRM-SCP and HRCI-SPHR certified.

Experience

  1. New Jersey Innovation InstituteVice President of People, Development and Culture | Head of HRcurrent2024 — presentNewark, New Jersey, United States
  2. New Jersey Innovation InstituteDirector of Human Resources2022 — 2024
  3. Healthcare Innovation Solutions, Inc.Vice President of People, Development and Culture | Head of HRcurrent2022 — presentNewark, New Jersey, United States
  4. AI for HR CommunityFounding Membercurrent2025 — present
  5. TroopHRTroop Membercurrent2024 — present
  6. New Jersey HR CouncilCouncil Membercurrent2023 — present
  7. ChiefChief Member2024 — 2025
  8. Take Home The Bread, LLC dba Panera BreadHuman Resources Director | Head of HR and Loss Prevention2021 — 2022
  9. Take Home The Bread, LLC dba Panera BreadHuman Resources Leader2020 — 2021
  10. Take Home The Bread, LLC dba Panera BreadHuman Resources Staffing Leader2015 — 2020
  11. CareWell Health - 300 Central AvenueDirector of Human Resources2021 — 2022
  12. CareWell Health - 300 Central AvenueTalent Acquisition Manager/Senior Human Resources Business Partner2021East Orange, NJ
  13. Goodwin HospitalityHospitality Partner/ Recruiter2014 — 2015
  14. The Briad Restaurant GroupMulti-Unit General Manager2014Zinburger Wine and Burger Bar | Cups Frozen Yogurt
  15. The Briad Restaurant GroupGeneral Manager2012 — 2014Zinburger Wine and Burger Bar
  16. The Briad Restaurant GroupGeneral Manager2007 — 2012TGI Friday's
  17. The Briad Restaurant GroupKitchen Manager2004 — 2007TGI Friday's
  18. The Briad Restaurant GroupBeverage Manager2004TGI Friday's
  19. The Briad Restaurant GroupService Manager2002 — 2004TGI Friday's
  20. The Briad Restaurant GroupTeam Member2000 — 2002TGI Friday's

Skills & more

Applicant Tracking Systems1Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)1LinkedIn LearningLeadership3People Management3Strategy1Communication1Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)5Human Resources (HR)13Recruiting16Strategic Human Resources Leadership11Human Resource Development3
+12 moreTalent ManagementSuccession PlanningTeam BuildingTime ManagementOnboardingLabor ControlHiringP&LHospitalityRestaurantsNew Restaurant OpeningsRestaurant Management
  • SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) — SHRM
  • Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification — HRCI
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for HR Certificate — eCornell
  • SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) — BadgeCert

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lauren Baldino?
Leads NJII's people strategy and cross-functional collaboration, previously holding HR roles at a Panera Bread franchise and CareWell Health. She is SHRM-SCP and HRCI-SPHR certified.
Where does Lauren Baldino work?
Lauren Baldino is Vice President, People Development and Culture at NJII Venture Studio.
Where did Lauren Baldino go to school?
Lauren Baldino studied at New Jersey Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management with a Minor in Marketing).

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