Leonard Gibbs

As the Principal Founder of Capitol Employer Advisors, the primary focus is providing HR consulting services solutions, career transition services, and customized business solutions to meet the needs of organizations both large and small. These services include solutions that address a wide range of topics such as corporate HR consulting services, employee retention issues, employee training & development, benefits, as well as many other key human capital management issues.

Developed and implemented strategies for recruiting as well as retaining salaried employees.  Maintained safe and employee-friendly work environment, providing strong values, respectful treatment, employee recognition and career development. Provided executive oversight of salary plans, promotions, demotions and employment terminations. Assisted eligible salaried employees with the establishment of short-term incentive goals as well as personal performance objectives. Developed and implemented gain-sharing plans for hourly paid workforce. Responded to equal employment opportunity claims.  Fostered positive relations with unions. Negotiated collective-bargaining agreements.  Interacted with employees, fostering open-door policy for employees to address concerns.      •    Managed corporate human resources and safety & health organizations.  •    Chief company negotiator during collective-bargaining. Consistently exceeded company goals.•    Successful in seeking out and hiring qualified candidates for all levels of mangement positions.  •    Minimized cost of claims filed with EEOC by effectively managing investigation and response.•    Developed and facilitated various management development and leadership training initiatives.•    Implemented process for recapturing invalid monetary charges linked to unemployment claims .  •    Maintained positive relations with employee workforce. •    Effectively managed organizational restructuring and downsizing initiatives.

Coordinated operations for Laurinburg, North Carolina and San Marcos, Texas facilities.  Managed daily employee issues.  Maintained positive employee relations.  Ensured effective and continuous communications through employee meetings and newsletters.  Facilitated training initiatives for hourly paid and salaried employees, including team building, quality circles and management development.  Oversaw employee benefits, salary administration, community relations and employee recognition.    •    Maintained non-uinon status•    Effectively controlled employee turnover•    Built employee trust through show of respect for employees and effective use of open-door policy