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Leslie Scott

Hurst,TX

Summary

Experienced professional with a proven track record in talent planning, development, and execution across various industries. Skilled in working with both domestic and international corporations, bringing a diverse perspective to the table. Strong background in driving strategic initiatives and fostering growth opportunities for organizations. Dedicated to delivering results and exceeding expectations in a dynamic business environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Human Resources – Operations

Mother Parker's Tea & Coffee, Inc.
07.2015 - 04.2025
  • Company Overview: (Privately held Canadian beverage manufacturer, 200 US/500 Canadian employees, 5 plants/2 distribution centers)
  • Spearheaded Operations team human resources strategy. Supported the overall business plan through succession planning, talent management, and compensation strategy. Provide day-to-day HR support to the Operations Leadership Team and lead teams that include site HR, Training & Development and Environment, Health, Safety and Security in the US and Canada.

Vice President, Human Resources

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.
11.2013 - 07.2015
  • Company Overview: (Global investment management firm serving institutional investors, private wealth clients and financial intermediaries)
  • Established a new department focused on optimizing the return on investment from the organization's human capital while minimizing financial risk. Successfully implemented an HRIS, developed a comprehensive compensation plan for 200+ administrative staff and producers, and integrated and centralized benefit offerings, policies, and procedures of acquired businesses.

Vice President, Human Resources

LinkAmerica Corporation
11.2011 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: (Private equity-based transportation and logistic services corporation, 900 employees)
  • Built HR strategy and planning capability to stabilize the business, preparing for growth:
  • Developed and executed total rewards and retention programs for the Senior Leadership Team. Created talent management strategies for all shared services (Finance, IT, Administration and Operations) ensuring compensation decisions were linked to the market, performance and the total compensation philosophy for optimal return on investment.
  • Proactively promoted the quality and quantity of recognition and engagement activities.
  • Created business systems to develop metrics for performance management, turnover, headcount, staffing, etc.
  • Secured policy and procedural consistency, regulatory reporting, and compliance for previous reporting periods in Payroll and Benefits.
  • Drove revenue through capacity management:
  • Oversaw $1 million marketing budget for placement and rebranding.
  • Maximized onboarding from 4½ to 2-day Orientation class.
  • Eliminated a 100-driver position shortage in 6 months.
  • Maximized onboarding from 4½ to a 2-day Orientation class. Oversaw all HR activities to stabilize and rebrand.
  • ‘Driver Driven Culture’ training powered an 80% driver turnover reduction.
  • Maximized onboarding from 4½ to a 2-day Orientation class. Oversaw all HR activities to stabilize and re-brand.
  • Developed and executed total rewards and retention programs for the Senior Leadership Team. Created talent management strategies for all shared services (Finance, IT, Administration and Operations), ensuring compensation decisions were linked to the market, performance and the total compensation philosophy for optimal return on investment.

Education

BBA - Human Resources Management

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
08.1996

Skills

  • Leadership development
  • Budget management
  • Relationship building
  • Team collaboration
  • People management
  • Succession planning
  • Labor law compliance
  • HR policy development

Affiliations

  • Texas Center for Arts + Academics Board of Directors
  • A North Texas educational organization dedicated to inspiring young people through an arts-based, academic world-view. This board have oversight for two public charter schools - Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts and Texas School of the Arts - and two specialized conservatories, Texas Boys Choir and Texas Dance Conservatory.
  • Chair – Resources Committee November 2018 – November 2019
  • Board Representative October 2018 – Present
  • Board Chair September 2023 - Present
  • Texas Association of Workforce Boards
  • TAWB is comprised of 28 regional boards responsible for creating a talent supply to meet the needs of Texas employers. The association believes the absolute integration of education, workforce development and economic development are essential components of economic growth and prosperity.
  • Chair December 2014 – December 2016
  • Vice Chair December 2010 – December 2014
  • Board Representative October 2006 – Present
  • Tarrant County Workforce Development Board
  • The mission of Workforce Solutions Board of Directors, as a partnership of community resources, is to ensure the economic vitality of our community by building and maintaining a quality workforce development system that strengthens and provides economic, educational and developmental opportunities for all people including children and youth.
  • Chair October 2008 – September 2011
  • Vice Chair October 2006 – September 2008
  • Board Member November 2004 – Present
  • Chair, Workforce Improvement Committee April 2006 – October 2009
  • Co-Chair, Workforce Improvement Committee September 2004 – April 2006
  • Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County Board of Directors
  • Member July 2007 – January 2010
  • Panelist, Major Grants January 2008 – January 2010
  • Society of Human Resources Management
  • Member August 1993 – Present
  • President, SHRM University of North Texas Chapter 1995 – 1996

Timeline

Director, Human Resources – Operations

Mother Parker's Tea & Coffee, Inc.
07.2015 - 04.2025

Vice President, Human Resources

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.
11.2013 - 07.2015

Vice President, Human Resources

LinkAmerica Corporation
11.2011 - 01.2013

BBA - Human Resources Management

University of North Texas

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