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Leslea Scott

@lesleascott

Global HR and Talent Acquisition executive driving data-led hiring.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek leadership roles where I can design data-driven talent strategies, implement AI-enabled hiring technologies, strengthen DEI and compliance, and build high-performing TA teams in enterprise organizations.

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

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Current

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.

PC

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.

WO

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.

SH

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Liberty University logoLU

Liberty University

Juris Master, Compliance Law

Completed advanced legal studies in compliance and regulatory frameworks relevant to organizational governance.

Liberty University logoLU

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Management

Earned a Bachelor of Science with a focus on business administration and healthcare management principles.

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Liberty University

Associate of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies

Completed an associate-level interdisciplinary program covering a broad range of foundational college-level topics.

Post University logoPU

Post University

Master of Science, Project Management

Completed graduate studies in project management covering methodologies, planning, and execution best practices.

Post University logoPU

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.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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