April Deluca
Director of Talent @Gfeller Laurie LLP
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Talent @Gfeller Laurie LLP
West Hartford, CT, US
I lead talent and human resources initiatives for a growing multi-state litigation firm, partnering directly with firm leadership to attract top legal talent and strengthen the firm’s people infrastructure.As the firm’s first dedicated HR professional, I am responsible for building and modernizing the firm’s HR framework while supporting attorneys and staff across multiple offices.Key responsibilities include:• Leading full-cycle recruitment for attorneys, paralegals, and administrative professionals across multiple states• Partnering with firm leadership on workforce planning and hiring strategy• Advising partners and managers on employee relations, performance management, and workplace matters• Designing and implementing modern onboarding processes to improve integration and retention• Overseeing benefits administration and HR systems • Ensuring payroll system accuracy and employee data integrity in coordination with finance• Ensuring compliance with multi-state employment laws and regulatory requirements• Updating and modernizing firm policies, employee handbook, and HR procedures
EDUCATION
Quantic School of Business and Technology
Executive MBA, MBA - Business
Villanova University
Master’s Degree, Masters of Science - Human Resource Development
Albertus Magnus College
Bachelor's Degree, Business
ABOUT APRIL DELUCA
My career has focused on aligning talent strategy with business objectives while building the infrastructure necessary to support sustainable growth. I specialize in developing modern HR frameworks, recruiting exceptional talent, advising leadership on complex workforce challenges, and strengthening organizational culture during periods of transformation.I currently serve as for a multi-state litigation firm, where I lead recruiting and human resources initiatives while partnering closely with firm leadership to attract top legal talent and modernize the firm’s HR infrastructure.In addition to my corporate leadership role, I am the of DeLuca Consulting, an HR advisory firm through which I continue to advise founders, executives, and organizations on talent strategy, organizational development, and leadership challenges that arise during periods of rapid growth.I also mentor entrepreneurs within the 413 ecosystem and previously served as a 413, supporting startup founders as they scaled their businesses and built strong organizational foundations.Outside of my professional work, I am actively involved in youth athletics leadership, serving on the board of the Enfield Girls Softball Association and coaching competitive youth softball teams.I am passionate about helping leaders build organizations where people, culture, and business performance align.
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