Leslie Lee, SPHR

Leslie Lee's work experience begins in 1991 as a Merchandise Manager at Hard Rock Cafe - Dallas. Leslie managed a merchandise retail store within a restaurant setting, handling responsibilities such as inventory flow, staffing, and personnel training and development.

In 1997, Leslie became a Regional Human Resource Manager at AutoNation. Leslie provided professional counsel and support to field management in various areas, including EEO, FMLA, WC, LOA, HIPAA, ERISA, and organizational policies and procedures. Leslie also managed 22 indirect reports and led regional compliance teams. Leslie developed a consolidated organizational HR policies manual and oversaw several training and onboarding programs.

From 2007 to 2010, Leslie worked as a Human Resource Manager at AutoNation SSC. In this role, they provided counsel and support to operations management, focusing on areas like EEO, FMLA, WC, LOA, HIPAA, ERISA, and organizational policies and procedures. Leslie played a key role in developing a culture of accountability and reducing turnover.

Leslie's next position was as a Personal Care Manager at Art Work By Jerry from 2010 to 2013.

From 2013 to 2014, they worked as a certified English Language Arts and Reading Teacher 7-12.

Leslie's most recent role, starting in 2014 and ongoing, is as a VP of Human Resources at Talus Payments. Leslie provides strategic human resource leadership, focusing on creating an employee-centric culture, investing in health and wealth benefits, implementing an HRIS platform, managing compensation, and aiding in mergers and acquisitions activities to build a solid foundation for the organization's growth.

Leslie Lee, SPHR received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Human Relations from Amberton University. This educational journey took place from 2000 to 2005.