Leo H. Gunnells

Talent Acquisition Manager (MHI RJ,) managing the entire recruiting cycle for Mitsubishi Heavy Industry (Aviation,) including candidate sourcing and screening, writing formal job offers and cultivating an “Employer of Choice” candidate experience Staffing Manager (UPS,) responsible for managing the human resource program, submitting all required job requisitions, seeking out new talent, screening applicants, interviewing candidates and completing the on-boarding process for new employees Benefits Specialist ADP WorkForce Now,) managed a caseload of employer benefit plans for clients with the nation's leading payroll and HR outsourcing provider, and becoming an ADP Workforce Now expert Employee Benefit Plan Writer (Cigna Healthcare,) adhered to all confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines in securing benefit plan information. Provided support with general benefit plan drafting issues for returning clients or during initial account installation Compensation Analyst (City of Tucson,) Evaluate existing and proposed jobs for classification into levels of responsibility and importance to the various departments within the city in order to develop appropriate salary and benefit structures

As American Solar & Roofing’s Human Resource (HR) Manager, I am an HR Generalist who leads all HR related functions: Employee retention/satisfaction programs, Recruiting and Staffing, Benefit Programs, Worker’s Compensation, Employee Communication, 401(k) Administration, etc. I ensure compliance with State and Federal employment regulations. Also, as the HR Manager, I work closely with the CEO to keep employee satisfaction high by driving ideas for successful engagement between workforce and management.

Accountable for the strategic direction of the human resources function and all human resources activities including full cycle recruiting, employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, new employee orientations, payroll and training and development. Coached, counseled and provided direction to managers and employees on HR issues and in areas including employee relations and commitment, performance management, talent acquisition, change management, leadership development and diversity.

Technical and Administrative support for HR Team at the Tucson Fulfillment Center. Named "Best Practice Captain" charged with ensuring compliance standards were being met in the areas of Hiring, Performance Management, Training and Safety.

I am responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices. I support the execution of the company’s HR/Human Capital strategy throughout the organization. Through building and developing relationships across all levels of the organization, I have a role in all key HR functional areas to include recruiting and hiring, employee development, employee relations, retention, performance management, compensation analysis, legal compliance, etc.

Assigned to recruitment team tasked with finding the next generation of talent to fill the ranks of The United States Border Patrol in support of the National Strategy to increase Border Security. Detailed Instructor, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and main conduit for Human Resources and Mission Support. Conducted onboarding and culture indoctrination for hundreds of new agent trainees, training and development, performance management, employee relations and investigations and personnel record management. In my law enforcement capacity, I investigated and referred criminal cases to the Assistant United States Attorney's office for prosecution.

As the Executive Officer (XO), I was the second-in-command, reporting directly to the Commanding Officer (CO). I formulated policies, managed daily operations, and tactically and strategically planned for human resource programs and the use of human capital and materials. I planned and directed the day to day Human Resource functions of a Security Forces Squadron comprised of over 120 members that included active duty personnel, traditional National Guard members and Arizona State Employees.