Leigh A. Owen
Charles Town,WV
Summary
Dynamic HR Consultant with over a decade of experience in developing and executing HR solutions. Skilled in talent management, policy development, and conflict resolution, contributing to organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent HR Consultant
EM Resources Group
Remote
01.2013 - Current
- Partnered with leadership to improve daily operations, workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement.
- Develop policies and procedures that improve efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Assist organizations with staffing, performance management, and organizational growth.
- Streamline administrative processes that improve productivity and service delivery.
HR Manager
VRL
Reston, VA
10.2011 - 01.2013
- Directed daily administrative and HR operations for more than 100 employees across multiple states.
- Supervised recruiting, onboarding, employee scheduling support, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and personnel records.
- Built strong relationships with employees, managers, vendors and insurance providers.
- Managed conflict resolution and employee performance issues while maintaining a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated benefit enrollment, leave administration, and compliance documentation.
- Improved operational workflows, resulting in greater efficiency and employee satisfaction.
- Maintained confidential personnel and medical records with exceptional accuracy.
- Supported executive level leadership with budgeting, reporting and strategic planning initiatives.
Director of Professional Development
Accelligence
Vienna, VA
07.2009 - 10.2011
- .Managed full-cycle recruitment for highly cleared, specialized positions.
- Built strong relationships with leadership and candidates.
- Built and maintained qualified candidate pipeline while partnering with leadership to address workforce requirements.
- Aligned recruiting process with federal and state guidelines, ensuring compliance and enhancing candidate trust.
- Represented the organization at employment panels and Agency career fairs, strengthening recruiting outreach and candidate engagement.
HR Administrator
DDL OMNI Engineering
Vienna, VA
2004 - 2009
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Concord University
Athens, WV05-2002
Skills
- HR Operations & Strategy
- HR Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations / Conflict Resolution
- Policy Development
- Employee Benefits Administration
- HRIS / Applicant Tracking
- Talent development
Timeline
Independent HR Consultant
EM Resources Group
01.2013 - Current
HR Manager
VRL
10.2011 - 01.2013
Director of Professional Development
Accelligence
07.2009 - 10.2011
HR Administrator
DDL OMNI Engineering
2004 - 2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Concord University