Leia W.
VP, HR & Payroll | People & Operations Leader | Scaling Organizations, Compliance, Workforce Strategy & Business Operations
- Role
- VP, HR & Payroll (People & Operations) at Plexcity
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Leia W.
Senior HR leader evolving into broader operations leadership, with a focus on scaling organizations through strong people strategy, process design, and operational discipline.I bring deep experience in multi-state compliance, employee relations, and payroll, combined with a growing focus on business operations, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. My work sits at the intersection of people and operations—aligning structure, systems, and strategy to support growth and performance.I partner closely with leadership to build scalable infrastructure, improve processes, and translate business goals into executable plans. Particularly interested in expanding into roles that integrate HR with operations, driving cross-functional impact and long-term organizational success.Core focus: • People & Operations Strategy • Organizational Design & Workforce Planning • Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency • Multi-state Compliance & Risk Management • Payroll, HRIS & Systems Optimization
Experience
VP, HR & Payroll (People & Operations)
Nov 2022 — Present · Glendora, CA, US
Role expanded to include operational oversight and cross-functional process improvementLead the design and execution of people and operational infrastructure across a multi-state environment, aligning workforce strategy, compliance, and internal processes to support organizational growth. • Built and scaled HR and payroll operations supporting a multi-state workforce, ensuring full compliance while improving efficiency and consistency across locations • Partner with executive leadership to translate business strategy into workforce planning, organizational structure, and operational priorities • Standardized policies, workflows, and internal processes to improve operational clarity, reduce risk, and support scalable growth • Oversee payroll and HRIS systems, optimizing processes and reporting to support data-informed decision-making • Lead employee relations and performance management initiatives, strengthening organizational stability and leadership effectiveness • Advise leadership on risk, compliance, and operational implications of business decisions across multiple jurisdictions
Education
American Public University System
Master's degree, Public Administration/Human Resources
2008 — 2012
Florida State University
Bachelor's degree, International Relations and Affairs
2000 — 2004
Florida State University
Bachelor's degree, International Relations and Affairs
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