Leslie-Ann Codner

Dynamic and results-driven Human Resources professional with extensive experience in aligning business strategies with HR initiatives. Seeking a leadership role to leverage expertise in organizational design, employee wellness, diversity and inclusion, and talent management to drive business success.

Human Resource Manager at YouLend. LLC. (2025-09 – 2026-04)

• Managed the alignment of the organizations business strategy with all US employee for a startup environment
• Implemented the first ever performance review cycle in the US that aligned with employee satisfaction and career growth
• Created invectives focused on the individual employee career progression path
• Leveraged HR analytics to monitor key metrics such as turnover, retention, KPI's, attrition that resulted in data-driven decisions that improve employee retentions by 35%
• Managed the organization's compliance with local, state and federal regulations in standard workflow processes

Human Resources Business Partner at Alexander Proudfoot Company. (2022-12 – 2025-07)

• Managed the alignment of the organizations business strategy with all US and Canada based employees
• Optimized organizational design that increased productivity and improved performance of the business by 15%
• Revamped and managed performance review cycle to align to employee satisfaction and career growth
• Implemented interventions focused on employee wellness; diversity, equity and inclusion; talent management
• Leveraged HR analytics to monitor key metrics and KPIs, resulting in data-driven decisions that improve employee retentions by 25%
• Ensured the organization's compliance with local, state and federal regulations

Human Resources Partner at Amazon Inc. (2020-08 – 2022-12)

• Managed computerized flow of information/reports surrounding organizational needs and functions
• Created and developed initiatives that increased personnel and workplace growth of employees by 30%
• Provided hourly reports regarding time and attendance for real-time improvements and engagement of associate body
• Leveraged HR data and KPIs to advise leaders and optimized workforce planning
• Eliminated 35% of attrition with Lean and Six Sigma project management
• Resolved employee relations issues with sound judgment to support a compliant and positive work culture

Human Resources Manager at Jamaican Consulate Atlanta (2018-10 – 2020-08)

• Managed the staffing process of student workers (interns), including the recruiting and onboarding process
• Scaled process improvement initiatives using data-driven techniques (Performance Metrics)
• Advised Consul on different policies and laws that could affect any or all Jamaican immigrants within Georgia
• Established and promoted direct interface with customers to ensure high levels of satisfaction for customers
• Increased customer intake by 75% through Lean Processing techniques

Human Resources Generalist at Vitas Hospice Hotel (2017-05 – 2018-11)

• Managed the staffing process, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding
• Ensured job descriptions are up to date and compliant with all local, state and federal regulations
• Developed new training materials and performance management programs
• Boosted job awareness by 45% through enhanced onboarding strategies with HIRS (UKG)
• Proven abilities to influence and partner with different departments achieve results

Master of Business Administration in Concentration in Marketing – Clark Atlanta University (2018-05)

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – Clark Atlanta University (2016-05)