Stephanie Leuck
Strategic HR Partner
- Role
- Director, Talent Strategy Partner at Cengage
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Stephanie Leuck
People Champion Strategic Swiss Knife Believer in potential My approach to being an HR partner of the business is simple- know the business and know the people- 🤝develop relationships built on trust, integrity and authenticity- bring joy, happiness, energy and fun into the workplaceWhole Brain Profile (HBDI): 1-2-2-1Strengths Finders: Empathy - Woo - Futuristic - Adaptability - PositivityEnneagram: 3w2
Experience
Director, Talent Strategy Partner
Sep 2025 — Present
Lead comprehensive talent strategy for multiple business units and brands, partnering with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and leadership development to support significant growth initiatives• Drive strategic workforce decisions including performance calibration, organization redesigns, executive hiring, compensation planning, and cross-functional alignment with senior leadership teams• Architect differentiated talent solutions across business units in varying transformation stages—from restructuring and workforce optimization to rapid growth scaling—ensuring optimal talent placement for business objectives• Manage direct reports and collaborate on strategic initiatives including organizational restructures, employee engagement programs, and change management across multi-functional teamsCore Competencies: Culture Development & Employee Engagement - Co-developed organizational culture frameworks and maintained high engagement scores during periods of significant change Performance Management & Talent Calibration - Elevated performance standards through data-driven approaches and strategic succession planning for leadership roles Organizational Design & Change Leadership - Led large-scale organization redesigns and successfully onboarded senior leaders during critical transformation periods Compensation Strategy & Sales Planning - Influenced design of innovative compensation structures for diverse business models across publishing and technology sectors
Education
Denison University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Kent State University
M.Ed, Higher Education and Student Personnel
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