Leslea Scott
@lesleascott
Global HR and Talent Acquisition executive driving data-led hiring.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-producing Global HR and Talent Acquisition executive with 25+ years designing and executing scalable, data-backed hiring strategies across energy, construction, engineering, technology, healthcare, financial services, government, and related sectors. I build high-performing recruiting teams, implement AI-driven sourcing and predictive workforce analytics, and partner with executives and boards to align talent strategies with business growth, compliance, and workforce planning.
My career highlights include leading talent functions for enterprise organizations (10K+ employees), reducing time-to-fill dramatically, delivering multimillion-dollar agency fee savings, and overseeing large-scale RPO and executive search engagements. I serve as a trusted advisor on DEI, compliance law, recruitment technology implementation, and leadership development, and I champion human-centered recruiting practices that drive measurable ROI.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal & Chief Talent Officer
Hire Virtue
Jan 2025 - Present (10 months)
Drive business development and deliver global talent, RPO, executive search, and training solutions; design AI-driven sourcing and workforce strategies that improve hiring ROI and leadership pipelines for mid-market to enterprise clients.
Director of Recruiting
Primoris Services Corporation
Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)
Designed and executed global TA strategy for a $4B infrastructure company, reducing time-to-fill from 273 to 3 days and hiring 10,906 while delivering $1M+ cost savings and 100% retention for senior executive hires.
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Witt O’Brien’s
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Led TA for a $250M government solutions firm, reducing time-to-fill from 183 to 29.1 days, filling 142 roles in six months and ensuring compliance with ITAR and DFARS hiring standards.
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Shawcor
Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)
Led Western Hemisphere TA for a $2B energy company, cutting time-to-fill from 148.3 to 43.19 days and saving $3.8M in agency fees while embedding DEI into global hiring practices.
Senior Talent Manager
FlexTek Resources
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Developed technical and executive talent pipelines for a contingent labor firm, driving $350K+ in billings within five months and improving ATS and workforce segmentation to boost recruiter productivity.
Manager, Human Resources
Capital Staffing Group
Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years)
Led HR consulting and shared services design for a national firm, consolidating RPO/vendor relationships and driving progressive annual billings while improving global TA efficiency.
Developed diverse talent pipelines and data-driven recruitment marketing for a $14B environmental solutions company, hiring 1,000+ drivers and operations/professional roles across 12 months.
HR & Talent Acquisition Manager
Cosentino
Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)
Led North America TA for a $780M building materials company, reducing time-to-hire from 92 to 27 days and implementing workforce planning to support scalable global operations.
HR Generalist / Compensation Specialist
Netrova Solutions
Jan 1999 - Jan 2012 (13 years)
Progressed through HR roles including payroll, compensation & benefits, and HR generalist functions, supporting HR operations and compensation programs across the organization.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Liberty University
Juris Master, Compliance Law
Completed advanced legal studies in compliance and regulatory frameworks relevant to organizational governance.
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Management
Earned a Bachelor of Science with a focus on business administration and healthcare management principles.
Liberty University
Associate of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies
Completed an associate-level interdisciplinary program covering a broad range of foundational college-level topics.
Post University
Master of Science, Project Management
Completed graduate studies in project management covering methodologies, planning, and execution best practices.
Post University
Master of Business Administration, Organizational Leadership
Completed graduate-level studies in organizational leadership culminating in an MBA focused on leadership and organizational strategy.
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