Leslie Chung

CEO

Los Angeles, California, United States22 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in building scalable HR strategies.
  • Proven track record in global HR operations.
  • Strong leadership in talent management and employee engagement.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources leader with extensive experience in SaaS and organizational development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Human ResourcesTalent ManagementConsultingHr Systems

Other Skills

People strategyWorkforce planningTalent acquisitionEmployee engagementHR consultingEmployee relationsChange managementHR auditsRegulatory complianceHR infrastructureEmployee programsGlobal expansionPerformance managementHRISProject management

Experience

22 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

Upbound

VP, People

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Remote

  • Lead the People function at Upbound, partnering with the executive team to build a scalable, high-performing, and inclusive organization.
  • Own company-wide People strategy aligned to business and growth goals
  • Lead org design, headcount strategy, and workforce planning with executives and finance
  • Oversee talent acquisition, employer branding, and recruiting operations
  • Manage the performance management, feedback, and promotion frameworks
  • Design and evolve total rewards philosophy, compensation, benefits, and execution
  • Build and support leadership and manager capability through business partnership and talent management programs
  • Champion culture and employee engagement across the company
  • Oversee people operations, policies, compliance, and HR systems
  • Use people data and analytics to inform decisions and measure org health
People strategyWorkforce planningTalent acquisitionEmployee engagementHR systemsHuman Resources+1

Intercom

3 roles

VP, People

Promoted

Mar 2023Apr 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · San Francisco Bay Area

  • First HR hire for a fast-growing startup founding the People Organization and leading and building all human resources infrastructure, programs and practices for a global technology company growing from 100 to 1,000+ across 5 global offices.
  • Strategic partner to senior executives and leaders to develop and implement employee programs impacting company performance, engagement, retention, attraction and culture.
  • Spearheaded the development and implementation of HR strategies and functions to attract, retain and develop top talent including Business Partnership, People Operations, Talent Management, HR Systems, Employee Relations, Total Compensation and Benefits, Learning and Development, Immigration, Mobility, Crisis Management, Real Estate and Workplace/Office Experience.
  • Led and managed people teams (5-25+) across multiple functions and operating at various altitudes delivering comprehensive HR, employee and workplace services.
  • Led the RFP, implementation and launch processes for HR tools and systems including multiple HRIS (Human Resources Information System) projects with Namely and Workday, talent and performance tools such Reflektive, CultureAmp, Lattice, Greenhouse, Deel and AllVoices in addition to leading the HRO/PEO conversion and established new global benefits brokers, providers and carriers.
  • Led strategic corporate projects including global layoffs, COVID-management, return-to-office, compliance-related initiatives, and IPO readiness initiatives.
  • Led and drove global expansion into new office regions in Chicago, London, Sydney including setting up business operations, employment practices and real estate lease negotiations and management while locally expanding in San Francisco and Dublin, Ireland.
HR infrastructureEmployee programsTalent managementGlobal expansionPerformance managementHuman Resources+1

Senior Director, People & Places

Promoted

Oct 2020Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Director, People & Places

Aug 2015Oct 2020 · 5 yrs 2 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Various companies & startups

HR/ People Consultant, Advisor and Coach

Nov 2021Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

  • Advisor to great companies and leaders in software such as AllVoices and Pinnacle
  • Deliver HR consulting services to clients across various industries, focusing on HR strategic impact and improving people operations and practices.
  • Advise founders and senior leaders on product development for HR-related products and systems.
  • Advise senior leadership on HR best practices, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
  • Develop and implement customized HR strategies and programs to support clients' business objectives.
  • Provide guidance on employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and performance management.
  • Lead comprehensive HR audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and provide strategic recommendations.
  • Drive change management processes, including organizational restructuring and cultural transformation projects.
HR consultingEmployee relationsChange managementHR auditsRegulatory complianceHuman Resources+1

Verticalresponse (acquired by deluxe corporation in june 2013)

Director, Human Resources

Jul 2012Jul 2015 · 3 yrs · San Francisco Bay Area

  • Hands-on management position overseeing all functions of human resources for 110+ employees with special focus in leadership and management coaching, people operations, organizational development, recruiting and employee relations.
  • Key member of the deal team for the acquisition and merger process with Deluxe Corporation.
  • Partnered with executives to develop retention programs and align company culture with vision.
  • Led strategic HR initiatives, including compliance, risk-management, and cultural initiatives.
  • Oversaw recruitment, performance management, compensation planning, benefits programs, policies, people operations, immigration process, and internal company events.
  • Worked closely with the new parent company to integrate, implement and transition corporate policies and procedures into the new ecosystem.
Leadership coachingEmployee relationsRecruitingPerformance managementHuman Resources

Realpage, inc.

Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Aug 2011Jul 2012 · 11 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

  • Strategic business partner to 3 Division Presidents, overseeing 6 business units with 300+ employees.
  • Implemented employee programs to support business operations and company objectives.
  • Coached and counseled managers and employees to develop highly effective working relationships that directly support execution of company objectives.
  • Increased levels of communication and engagement across the organization through trainings.
Employee programsCoachingTrainingHuman Resources

Mynewplace.com (acquired by realpage, inc. in august 2011)

Human Resources Manager

Aug 2007Aug 2011 · 4 yrs · San Francisco Bay Area

  • Created and implemented HR infrastructure for a new tech startup as their 1st HR hire, directly reporting to the CEO/Founder.
  • Key member of the deal team for the acquisition and merger process with RealPage, Inc.
  • Managed transition of personnel, stock options, payroll, benefits, policies and procedures post-acquisition.
  • Led all HR functions including performance management, compensation planning, full employee lifecycle, HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, health and wellness program, immigration and mobility programs, benefits program and training and development.
HR infrastructurePerformance managementRecruitingHuman Resources

Koreatown youth & community center, inc.

Human Resources Manager

Dec 2003Jul 2007 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

  • Oversaw the Company’s HR administration including recruitment for 7 departments at 4 different office sites.
  • Provided coaching and support to leaders and senior management through employee related issues including complaints, grievances, and disputes.
  • Oversaw the performance assessment process, the organization’s corporate insurance policies and relevant professional development, coaching, and training opportunities.
RecruitmentEmployee relationsPerformance assessmentHuman Resources

Education

UC Irvine

Bachelor's — International Studies

UCLA

Professional Designation in Human Resources Management

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