Leigh is a strategic human resource professional with a strong background in employment law, dedicated to integrating culture and employee engagement with practical policies and procedures. Her legal training and extensive experience in compliance-focused roles uniquely position her to lead workplace investigations and provide insightful recommendations to mitigate or avoid risk for her clients. As an HR Generalist and Director, Leigh has been recognized as a “change agent,” helping organizations transition their HR functions from transactional to strategic. She ensures that HR programs align with overall strategic goals, enabling organizations to fully realize their employees’ potential.
With over 16 years of experience in HR and employment law, Leigh has led and built HR departments from start-up to multiple state government agencies. She provides thoughtful consultation in areas such as employee relations, investigations, classification and compensation, policy development, legal compliance, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), change management, and organizational design. Her expertise in organizational design and efficiency analysis enables her to lead reform efforts that improve office operations.