Cristian Leiva

Deputy Chief People Officer, Labor and Employee Relations @ Los Angeles Metro

About

Dynamic labor and employment law attorney with a passion for just and harmonious employer/employee relations. Reliable advocate who can dissect complex issues and execute solutions that satisfy organization goals within legal boundaries. Charismatic leader who produces cooperative teams and inspires exceptional worth ethic and results.

Country

United States

City

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Industry

Law Practice

Skill

Leadership, Employee Engagement, Needs Assessment, Supervisory Skills, Education/Training, Performance Management, Benefits Administration, Law, Negotiation, Labor and Employment Law, Due Diligence, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Employee Relations, Management, Conflict Resolution, Union, Employment Discrimination, Employee Surveys

Experience

Deputy Chief People Officer, Labor and Employee Relations

Los Angeles Metro

2022-1 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

Registered In-House Counsel

Teamsters Local 911

2015-5 - 2022-1 · 6 yrs 9 mos

Assistant Fund Manager

Teamsters Local 727 Benefit Funds

2014-1 - 2015-3 · 1 yr 3 mos

Chicago, Illinois

Reported to the Fund Manager and Fund Trustees, created and managed all Trustee Meeting agendas. Executed all resolutions by Trustees pursuant to The Trust Documents and in compliance ERISA.

Business Representative

Teamsters Local 727

2009-7 - 2013-12 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Park Ridge, Illinois

Reported to the Executive Board, entrusted to help manage a troubled sister union local. Represented union members in grievance hearings; participated and assisted in arbitration hearings; and participated in strike vote proceedings and managed strike lines as requested by the President and General-Secretary. Promoted to Assistant Fund Manager for the Union’s Benefit Funds.