Leslie Jines

About Leslie Jines

Human Resources Executive and Strategic Business Partner with a proven track record of…

Experience

1. Human Resources Project and Program Manager

   Amentum

   Nov 2024 — Present · Richland, WA, US

   Human Resources Project and Program Manager at Amentum, spearheading strategic initiatives in transition planning, talent development, and workforce strategy to drive organizational success through innovative HR solutions. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including senior leadership and departmental stakeholders, to ensure seamless execution of HR projects that align with business objectives and foster a high-performance culture. Integrating AI tools into HR workflows to further optimize efficiency, automating routine tasks such as data analysis and reporting, while leveraging predictive analytics to enhance talent forecasting and decision-making processes.Key accomplishments include leading the site-wide development committee to design and implement a comprehensive leadership development program centered on Emotional Intelligence (EQ), real-time change management, and resilience building. This initiative began with a thorough site needs assessment, incorporating insights from employee surveys across Amentum and Bechtel to tailor content that addresses critical skill gaps and enhances leadership capabilities.Additionally, supporting the HR team in navigating complex employee relations investigations, conducting pulse surveys to gauge workforce sentiment, and implementing actionable insights to improve engagement and retention. Optimizing project staffing by establishing a Staffing Change Board process, comprising senior leaders from each department, which streamlines resource allocation, mitigates risks, and ensures agile workforce management in dynamic environments. Incorporating AI-driven tools to further refine this process, providing real-time scenario modeling and resource optimization recommendations to boost overall operational agility.

Education

• The Evergreen State College

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Administration

  1998 — 2000

• Chapman University

  Master's degree, Organizational Leadership

  2000 — 2002

Skills

• Human Resources
• Organizational Development
• Operations Management
• Leadership
• Employee Relations
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Training
• Employee Benefits
• Program Management
• Vendor Management
• Leadership Development
• Employee Training
• Team Building
• Interviews
• HR Policies
• Talent Acquisition
• Succession Planning
• Workforce Planning
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Employee Engagement