Lesesne Phillips
HR & Organizational Development Leader | Founder, Opsana HR | Elevating People Operations for Growth Companies
- Role
- Founder, Managing Director at Opsana Hr
- Location
- Charleston, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lesesne Phillips
Lesesne Phillips, SHRM-SCP, is a two-time business owner, the founder of Opsana HR, and…
Experience
Founder, Managing Director
Mar 2025 — Present · Charleston, SC, US
Summary:Founded Opsana HR to provide innovative, strategic, and scalable HR solutions for growing companies. Serve as principal consultant and trusted advisor to executive teams, aligning people operations with business objectives to drive measurable results.Major Duties & Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive HR strategies aligned with client business goals- Lead organizational development initiatives, including change management, culture transformation, and talent development- Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention programs to build high-performing teams- Design and implement HR policies, compensation structures, and compliance frameworks- Advise on HR technology selection and process automation for efficiency and scalability- Conduct HR audits and gap analyses to identify risks and opportunities for improvement- Coach and mentor HR professionals and business leaders on best practices and leadership development- Partner with clients to navigate complex workforce challenges, including mergers, restructuring, and rapid growth- Deliver data-driven insights and HR analytics to inform decision-making and measure impact- Foster inclusive, engaging, and productive workplace cultures.Key Successes & Highlights- Built and led HR transformations for clients ranging from startups to $100M+ organizations- Reduced client turnover by up to 30% through targeted engagement and retention strategies- Implemented HRIS and process automation, cutting administrative workload by 40%- Developed scalable onboarding programs that accelerated new hire productivity by 25%- Guided multiple organizations through successful M&A integrations and rapid expansion phases- Recognized for aligning HR operations with business strategy, resulting in measurable improvements to both top- and bottom-line performance.
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.A.
1992 — 1996
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