Amy Leinenweaver

Results-driven HR Professional with 15 years of progressive, hands-on experience and a Master of Science in Management and Leadership. Strategically transitioning back to a dedicated, team-based environment to drive long-term organizational impact. My comprehensive expertise covers the entire Employee Life Cycle (from onboarding and development to exit analysis and streamlining operations).

I specialize in leading complex employee relations investigations, policy compliance, and high-impact manager development programs, with a primary focus on mitigating organizational risk and fostering a transparent, accountable workplace culture.

Consultant (Project-Based Roles) Temecula, CA | 2022 – Present

• Provided support to diverse clients on HR policy interpretation, employee management and compliance ensuring adherence to complex federal and state labor laws.
• Develop and implement standardized HR procedures across multiple client environments to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
• Guided clients through end-to-end talent acquisition processes, advising on job analysis. 
• Facilitated manager-employee conversations and provided tools for managing disciplinary steps and employee relations issues.
• Designed and refined onboarding and off-boarding processes. , including virtual/in-person orientation protocols.

Director, People & Culture | Designers on a Dime Houston, TX | 2016 - 2022

• Managed and mentored a team of 22 employees, professional development, coaching, and guidance to drive operational excellence.
• Led the full lifecycle of employee (exit interviews, new hire interviews), monitoring sentiment data to develop comprehensive reports. 
• Designed and facilitated manager training on critical HR topics, including progressive discipline and employee engagement strategies.
• Resolved sensitive employee relations issues, including performance management, disciplinary action, and complex conflict resolution.
• Authored and maintained accurate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring consistent compliance across departments.

Executive Administrative Assistant | McKesson San Francisco, CA | 2007 – 2016

• Provided subject matter expertise to the Corporate Business Unit, successfully navigating and mitigating high-risk HR inquiries. 
• Executed comprehensive bi-annual compliance report and provided key assistance during annual government audit processes.
• Provided daily HR support to employees and managers, offering prompt interpretation and professional responses to inquiries regarding policies and programs.
• Managed data entry and audited sensitive employee records (LOA, payroll adjustments), ensuring 100% data integrity for key processes.

Purdue University Master of Science in Management and Leadership – Minor: Human Resources Management | June 2020 | GPA: 3.9

Kaplan University Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | September 2018 | GPA: 3.75

Professional Development

• Roosevelt Thomas – People Management
• Cornell University – Compliance & Employment Law

Awards

• Delta Mu Delta, International Honor Society in Business – Mu Psi Chapter, Purdue University Global