April M. Leavy, MBA, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Talent Manager at Chatham County, GA Government- Claim this Profile
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Arlene P.
April is the consummate professional. She exemplified caring, commitment, integrity, and teamwork. I have had the pleasure of working with April for a little over a year in her role and in committee work. As a leader, she displayed a strong work ethic, she is knowledgeable and very skilled at her job. I am sure she will achieve great things in her career.
Nyree Agbara, PHR, SHRM-CP
April is a true Leader. I had the great privilege of working under her leadership and mentorship for two years at Rutgers University and within those two years she has fostered my professional development in the Human Resources field. April is solution focused and promotes positivity, growth, and continuous improvement in and outside of the workplace. She is a woman of great strength and class and I am proud to call her my mentor and friend. It is my absolute pleasure to recommend April.
Arlene P.
April is the consummate professional. She exemplified caring, commitment, integrity, and teamwork. I have had the pleasure of working with April for a little over a year in her role and in committee work. As a leader, she displayed a strong work ethic, she is knowledgeable and very skilled at her job. I am sure she will achieve great things in her career.
Nyree Agbara, PHR, SHRM-CP
April is a true Leader. I had the great privilege of working under her leadership and mentorship for two years at Rutgers University and within those two years she has fostered my professional development in the Human Resources field. April is solution focused and promotes positivity, growth, and continuous improvement in and outside of the workplace. She is a woman of great strength and class and I am proud to call her my mentor and friend. It is my absolute pleasure to recommend April.
Arlene P.
April is the consummate professional. She exemplified caring, commitment, integrity, and teamwork. I have had the pleasure of working with April for a little over a year in her role and in committee work. As a leader, she displayed a strong work ethic, she is knowledgeable and very skilled at her job. I am sure she will achieve great things in her career.
Nyree Agbara, PHR, SHRM-CP
April is a true Leader. I had the great privilege of working under her leadership and mentorship for two years at Rutgers University and within those two years she has fostered my professional development in the Human Resources field. April is solution focused and promotes positivity, growth, and continuous improvement in and outside of the workplace. She is a woman of great strength and class and I am proud to call her my mentor and friend. It is my absolute pleasure to recommend April.
Arlene P.
April is the consummate professional. She exemplified caring, commitment, integrity, and teamwork. I have had the pleasure of working with April for a little over a year in her role and in committee work. As a leader, she displayed a strong work ethic, she is knowledgeable and very skilled at her job. I am sure she will achieve great things in her career.
Nyree Agbara, PHR, SHRM-CP
April is a true Leader. I had the great privilege of working under her leadership and mentorship for two years at Rutgers University and within those two years she has fostered my professional development in the Human Resources field. April is solution focused and promotes positivity, growth, and continuous improvement in and outside of the workplace. She is a woman of great strength and class and I am proud to call her my mentor and friend. It is my absolute pleasure to recommend April.
Credentials
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Align Recruiting with Job Requirements
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Building a Coaching Culture: Improving Performance Through Timely Feedback
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Coaching and Developing Employees
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Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences
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Creating a Leadership Development Program
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Developing a Mentoring Program
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HR and Digital Transformation
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Handling Workplace Bullying
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Hiring, Managing, and Separating from Employees
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Human Resources: Compensation and Benefits
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Human Resources: Handling Workplace Bullying (2016)
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Human Resources: Using Metrics to Drive HR Strategy
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Interviewing Techniques (2017)
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Managing a Diverse Team
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Performance-Based Hiring
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Recruiting Foundations
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Skills for Inclusive Conversations
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Strategic Human Resources
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Your L&D Organization as a Competitive Advantage
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SHRM Abilities@Work Certification
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Learning to Be Assertive
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Executive Presence: Tips for Women
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Operations Management Foundations
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Unconscious Bias
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SHRM-CP
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Creating Great First Impressions
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Jeff Weiner on Managing Compassionately
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Preventing Harassment in the Workplace
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Teaching Civility in the Workplace
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Rewarding Employees
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Certification Prep: SHRM-CP
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Diversity: The Best Resource for Achieving Business Goals
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Managing Virtual Teams (2014)
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Performance Management: Setting Goals and Managing Performance
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Performance Management: Setting Goals and Managing Performance
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Understanding Higher Education
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HRM Boot Camp
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Human Resources Foundations
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SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
SHRMDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Real Estate Brokers License, State of NJ
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SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
SHRM
Experience
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Chatham County, GA Government
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Human Resources Talent Manager
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Apr 2020 - Present
Responsible for oversight of Chatham County's recruitment, hiring, selection and employee relations functions. With and through subordinate staff, serves County departments' HR needs through effective planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of talent management and employee relations programs. Oversees the selection and hiring process to ensure timely flow of transactions and to ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies. Manages the County's employee relations program, identifying and resolving issues with employee performance, conduct, and co-worker conflicts. Performs and oversees investigations and allegations of employee misconduct. Investigates and responds to charges of discrimination filed with the EEOC. Manages the random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing policy. Manages the Employee Assistance Program overseeing the mandatory EAP referral process, monitors utilization statistics and provides timely and effective provision of services.
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Rutgers University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Institutional Planning and Operations
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Jun 2013 - May 2020
As the Director of Human Resources, reporting directly to the EVP of Strategic Planning/COO and occupying a seat at the ELT table as well as having a dotted reporting line to the SR VP of Human Resources/Organizational Effectiveness, I am responsible for the Institutional Planning and Operations HR strategic plan and implementation ensuring alignment with the overall mission of the division and Rutgers University in alignment with University Human Resource policies and procedures. Responsible for oversight of 3,400 employees within 16 bargaining units supported by a staff of 5 direct reports including a team of 15. As the Director of the Economic Development Group, reporting to the Vice President of Business Services, I held accountability for strategic planning, financial sustainability, and operations for roughly $6.5M of varying auxiliary and retail operations. Direct leadership of a team of 20, plus 15 consultants, and 60+ part-time operational staff. Competencies include compassion, empathy, and confidentiality as well as strategic planning, operations and opportunity analysis, revenue and profit-building, and client relationship management.
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Broker Associate
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Jun 2003 - Jun 2016
Implemented a full scope of real estate services for buyers, sellers, investors, and banks. Currently in referral. Implemented a full scope of real estate services for buyers, sellers, investors, and banks. Currently in referral.
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Goldman Sachs
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources and Financial Management
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Mar 1987 - Dec 1999
Experience encompasses activities related to Human Resource Management, M&A, Institutional Sales, and Principal Investment activities. Experience encompasses activities related to Human Resource Management, M&A, Institutional Sales, and Principal Investment activities.
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Education
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Rutgers Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategy and Leadership -
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Rutgers Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Global Business -
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St. John's University
of Business Administration Bachelor of Science, Management
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