Leslie Cahill

About Leslie Cahill

As SVP of Global Talent, I am responsible for spearheading strategic programs and processes that drive talent management, development, and performance across a global workforce. I work closely with leaders across the organization to empower teams, foster a culture of growth, and ensure alignment with broader business goals.With a career dedicated to shaping the transformation of HR strategies, I have earned a reputation for strong collaboration and partnership at all levels of the organization. My expertise spans leading HR functions in diverse, global environments, where I’ve been instrumental in transforming our HR team into the high-performing talent team it is today.I currently lead a global team of HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Training professionals supporting 1,600 employees across 26 countries. My passion lies in building robust talent ecosystems that drive organizational success, ensuring teams are equipped to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape.

Experience

1. SVP Global Talent HR

   CIBT

   Dec 2015 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   SVP, Global Talent 2019-presentVP, Global HR 20••••19Director, HR North America 20••••17Spearhead global Talent/HR functions, overseeing a multinational team and managing HR operations across 26 countries. Develop and execute strategies that support CIBT’s business objectives. • Orchestrate talent management strategies that align with business objectives while ensuring compliance with local regulations and cultural nuances.• Lead the global HR team through a successful transformation, centralizing functions to streamline processes and improve efficiency. • Partner with business unit leadership on strategic planning, operational policies, practices, decisions, systems and priorities. • Manage talent initiatives that supported a global restructuring from regional to functional model.• Facilitate implementation of centralized Centers of Excellence and geo expansion initiatives.• Launched first global HRIS, improved data accuracy and reporting capabilities that allow the organization to make informed data-driven decisions.

Education

• Marymount University

  Master of Arts, Human Resources Management

  1999 — 2001

• Marymount University

  Bachelor of Arts, Interior Design

  1984 — 1988

Skills

• Trusted Business Partner
• Shared Services
• Recruitment, Engagement and Retention
• Hris
• Personnel Management
• Workforce Planning
• Organizational Development
• Leadership Development
• Talent Management
• Leadership
• Compensation & Benefits Programs
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Team Leadership
• Management
• Human Resources
• Program Management
• Change Management
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Deferred Compensation
• Policy Development and Program Management
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Employee Benefits
• Employee Relations