Leighann Hanrahan

Building Strong Teams, Empowering People, and Driving Organizational Success

Role
Chief People Officer at Centers For Independence
Location
Milwaukee, WI, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Leighann Hanrahan

Dynamic and strategic HR executive with a proven track record in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and organizational development. Passionate about creating best-in-class workplace cultures, enhancing employee engagement, and driving business success through people-centered strategies. Adept at navigating complex labor markets, optimizing HR processes, and providing data-driven insights to improve talent retention and development. A trusted advisor to executive leadership with deep experience in healthcare, manufacturing, and non-profit sectors.

Experience

  1. Chief People Officer

    Centers For Independence

    Oct 2025 — Present

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

    Bachelor's Degree, Communications and Public Relations

    1988 — 1992

  • Cardinal Stritch University

    MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

    2005 — 2008

  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

    Certificate in Labor Relations, Human Resources Management and Services

Skills

  • Sourcing
  • Temporary Placement
  • Personnel Management
  • Internet Recruiting
  • Contract Recruitment
  • Workforce Planning
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Training
  • Temporary Staffing
  • Organizational Development
  • Employer Branding
  • Screening Resumes
  • Career Counseling
  • Leadership
  • Hris
  • HR Policies
  • Recruiting
  • Recruitment Advertising
  • Employee Relations
  • Executive Search
  • Onboarding
  • Strategy
  • Succession Planning
  • College Recruiting
  • Taleo
  • Interviews
  • Leadership Development
  • New Hire Orientations
  • Resume Writing
  • Benefits Administration
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Technical Recruiting
  • Sdlc
  • Benefits Negotiation
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Peoplesoft
  • Building Relationships
  • Candidate Generation
  • Management
  • Permanent Placement

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