Leah Bond

About Leah Bond

I’ve spent the last 15+ years helping organizations scale with purpose, navigate change, and build cultures where people thrive. As a transformational HR executive, I’ve partnered with senior leaders to turn people strategy into business results—whether that meant resolving complex employee relations issues, leading digital transformation, or designing leadership development programs that actually move the needle.One of my proudest wins? At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, I led the design and execution of our enterprise talent strategy. We defined critical roles, launched a high-potential development program, and delivered 95% retention in key positions. I also led efforts to modernize our HR tech stack—implementing Workday Recruiting and a new engagement survey platform that gave leaders real-time insights and reduced manual communications for hiring managers.I’m especially proud of the moments that don’t show up on dashboards—like coaching executives through tough leadership transitions. Whether guiding a VP through a team restructure or designing a phased succession plan, I bring candor, care, and a clear-eyed view of what drives long-term success. I’ve helped leaders make difficult decisions while protecting culture, minimizing risk, and strengthening trust.I believe HR should be the engine of organizational effectiveness—not just the seatbelt. My vision is to continue shaping inclusive, high-performance cultures where leaders are equipped to lead with clarity, resilience, and accountability. I’m known for blending warmth with precision, asking the hard questions, and translating qualitative impact into metrics that matter.

Experience

1. Manager HR Business Partner

   Baxter Auto

   Nov 2025 — Present · Omaha, NE, US

Education

• Arizona State University

  Master's Degree, Education

  2003 — 2005

• University of Nebraska, Lincoln

  Bachelor's Degree

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Teaching
• Time Management
• Health Education
• Public Speaking
• Rehabilitation
• Public Health
• Corporations
• Sports Medicine
• Operant Conditioning
• Personal Training
• Exercise Physiology
• Kinesiology
• Marketing
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Management
• Leadership Development
• Athletic Training
• Healthcare
• Health Promotion
• Athletics
• Weight Training
• Fundraising
• Strength & Conditioning
• Sports Management
• Prevention
• Functional Training
• Injury Prevention
• Cpr Certified
• Nutrition
• Social Networking
• Customer Service
• Strength Training
• Lifestyle Coaching
• Fitness
• Wellness Coaching
• Nonprofits
• Fitness Training
• Training
• Public Relations