Leslie Rogers, MBA

Office Manager / HR Operations and Benefits Specialist, Arcadian Infracom

St Louis, MO 63136

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree Greenville University - MBA Cert Human Resources Management Cert Certified Notary Republic Cert Notary Public Commission Cert Office Technology Assistant Member NAACP

Her Story

About Leslie

Leslie Rogers, MBA, is an experienced Human Resources Operations and Benefits Specialist based in St. Louis, Missouri. She has built a strong career foundation in human resources and payroll management, with approximately six years of experience spanning HR administration, payroll processing, recruitment, and employee benefits coordination. Her work is grounded in supporting both organizational goals and employee well-being, with a focus on creating efficient, people-centered HR systems.

She currently works with Arcadian Infracom, a long-haul fiber infrastructure company dedicated to expanding internet access to rural and tribal communities. In her role, Leslie supports HR operations including hiring, onboarding, payroll administration, and benefits management as the organization continues to grow. Her previous experience includes HR and payroll positions with companies such as GKN Aerospace, United Way of Greater St. Louis, Kforce Inc., and Robert Half, where she developed expertise in HR information systems, compliance, recruitment, and total rewards administration.

Leslie earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Greenville University, along with additional HR certification training from Northwest Missouri State University. She also holds certification as a Notary Public in Missouri. Known for her adaptability and strong organizational skills, she is committed to fostering inclusive hiring practices, supporting employee development, and helping organizations build strong, well-structured HR operations from the ground up.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Leslie

01What do you attribute your success to?

I attribute my success to perseverance, resilience, and a strong commitment to personal and professional growth, particularly shaped by overcoming personal loss and using those experiences as motivation to move forward. My interest in Human Resources was inspired by my own challenging interview experiences, where I often felt unconfident and encountered rushed, impersonal processes, which led me to want to be on the other side of hiring. I strive to create a more thoughtful and human-centered approach by seeing candidates as individuals, focusing on their skills, potential, and personality rather than appearance or first impressions, and ensuring they feel valued, supported, and genuinely understood throughout the hiring process.

02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

My advice to young women entering this industry is to go in without rigid expectations and instead focus on shaping your own path and experience. You can’t expect everyone to immediately accept or understand you, but you can approach every interaction with curiosity, professionalism, and a willingness to understand others. Be patient and kind with yourself, ask questions, and don’t be discouraged by rejection. I’ve personally submitted countless applications and faced repeated turn-downs, but persistence made all the difference. Keep pushing forward, because eventually the right opportunity will come—and when it does, it will align you with people who recognize your value, support your growth, and place you in an environment where you can thrive or be developed into it.

03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are inclusion, treating people as individuals, service to community, resilience, faith, and strong organizational habits. I believe in creating environments where people feel seen and respected for who they are, rather than being reduced to labels or assumptions. Service to others and contributing positively to my community are central to how I approach both my career and personal interactions. Resilience has also been a guiding value, helping me stay grounded and persistent through challenges, while my faith provides strength and direction. Additionally, I rely on strong organizational habits to stay focused, accountable, and effective in everything I do.

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