Laurel Schumaker serves as a Principal People Business Partner at Okta, where she leverages her 15 years of diverse talent and HR experience to drive impactful people strategies across the Business Operations organization. In her current role, Laurel provides strategic HR support to key areas...
Laurel Schumaker serves as a Principal People Business Partner at Okta, where she leverages her 15 years of diverse talent and HR experience to drive impactful people strategies across the Business Operations organization. In her current role, Laurel provides strategic HR support to key areas including Business Technology, Data & Insights, PPO, and GTM Strategy & Operations. Her expertise in change management and employee engagement allows her to effectively navigate the complexities of organizational dynamics, ensuring that teams not only adapt to change but thrive in it.
Laurel is passionate about fostering a culture of growth and collaboration, utilizing her strong communication skills to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels. She is adept at delivering value-added HR solutions that are anchored in data and employee insights, enabling her to align HR initiatives with business objectives. Key projects under her leadership have included the development of comprehensive training programs aimed at enhancing talent development and performance management, as well as initiatives focused on optimizing compensation and benefits structures to attract and retain top talent.
Her commitment to cross-functional collaboration ensures that she remains a vital partner in driving business outcomes, while her deep understanding of employee relations and policy development positions her as a trusted advisor within the organization. As Laurel continues to champion innovative HR practices at Okta, she remains dedicated to empowering teams to achieve their fullest potential, ultimately contributing to the company’s overarching mission of enabling secure access for all.
