Michael Leonard Email & Phone Number

Dallas, TX, US

• Leading organizational design during unprecedented change in a private equity environment.
• Helped realign the IT function to the business strategy creating $2.5M in savings and increased operating efficiency.
• HR partner for the CFO, CIO, CLO, CMO, CPO, and CSCO.
• Implemented a new Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and created Talent Acquisition processes and strategies.

Boston, MA, US

• Work with executive leadership teams to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies for 13 business units
• Lead a team of highly skilled recruiters through unprecedented hiring growth
• Centralized college hiring for Legal, Risk and Compliance business groups
• Identified new sourcing opportunities including increasing our diverse candidate pools
• Led the recruiting efforts for a new market start-up
• Coach and 360 Debrief facilitator for multiple Director and VP participants of our Leader for the Future Program

Boston, MA, US

• Created Human Capital strategies to help the business achieve its business objectives.
• HRBP for 750-person global technology team.
• HRBP for 650 professionals in a highly matrixed multi-site back-office operation.
• Managed a team of 5 Performance Consultants responsible for L&D delivery for FFIO and FFIOT.
• Squad leader for squad of L&D professionals responsible for delivery of HR and L&D solutions.
• Led technology organization’s transformation to agile operating model.

Boston, MA, US

• Delivered integrated solutions to clients by aligning with HR partners in L&D, Compensation, Staffing, and Corporate HR
• Created and managed a Lead Development Program for FPCMS’ LEAPS organization.
• Created and launched a Career Resource Center website for FPCMS focusing on employee development and career-pathing
• Revitalized and managed a cross-site co-op program
• Created and presented monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reporting for numerous queries including but not limited to: Attrition Reports, Compensation Analysis, Headcount Details, etc.

Boston, MA, US

• Managed the recruiting process for six Fidelity business units
• Partnered with internal clients to create recruiting strategies to meet their hiring needs
• Played critical Staffing role in FPCMS’ Global Site Strategy helping build the TX region
• Helped migrate two business groups from NJ to TX and from TX to NJ
• Developed a strong college recruiting program in Texas
• Coach hiring managers on interviewing techniques

San Francisco, California, US

• Managed a staff of six HR Specialists located at various call centers across the United States. Duties include conflict resolution, coaching and career development
• Created a career development manual for employees to navigate opportunities in the DFW market
• Project Manager for a task team that created and implemented an Employee Referral Program for Wells Fargo’s Customer Service, Sales & Operations
• Decreased 1st year turnover by 40% in high volume call center
• Served on project team of management members designed to develop and implement a recognition program for employees
• Facilitated training sessions for hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques.

Grand Prairie, TX, US

• Responsible for developing a full life cycle recruiting process
• Centralized the recruiting efforts from the branch offices to the company headquarters
• Hired, managed, and trained the recruiting staff
• Employee relations for field personnel
• Recipient of the Bronze Wolf Award – 2nd highest honor given by Argus Connection