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Casey Darnell

@caseydarnell

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Dynamic People Leader with over 10 years of HR experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to lead HR initiatives, foster employee engagement, and drive organizational growth in a dynamic environment.

I am a dynamic People Leader with over a decade of experience in progressive HR roles across diverse industries. My journey has been marked by a proven track record of building People operations from the ground up within early and mid-stage startups. I thrive on driving rapid headcount growth and fostering high-performance cultures that empower employees to excel.

At SimBioSys, I joined as the first full-time People Leader, where I defined and continuously improved the employee experience. I designed and implemented a comprehensive Talent Acquisition strategy, ensuring a positive candidate experience and effective onboarding processes. My strategic initiatives have consistently returned high employee engagement approval ratings, demonstrating my commitment to creating a thriving workplace.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams in establishing foundational policies, managing compensation strategies, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. My passion for people development and organizational growth drives me to create environments where individuals can flourish and contribute to the company's success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

VP of People

SimBioSys

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Joined as the company's first full-time People Leader, overseeing the design, strategy, and implementation of HR, Talent Acquisition, Employee Development, and Management best practices. Designed and implemented a comprehensive Talent Acquisition strategy, including job description standards, candidate sourcing, and interview training.

HR strategy Talent Acquisition Employee Development Performance Management Compensation Analysis Employee Engagement HRIS Compliance Change Management Executive Coaching

VP of People

Interior Define

Feb 2019 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Established foundational HR policies, company culture, and engagement to facilitate rapid growth while supporting individual development. Managed the Talent Acquisition team to achieve over 100% year-over-year headcount growth in 2020 and 2021, creating company interview guidelines and training.

HR Leadership Talent Acquisition Employee Relations Compensation Benefits Performance Management Training Development DEI HR Management Legal Compliance

Head of HR

Culture Studio

Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Led the Human Resources department, overseeing various HR functions and initiatives. Focused on developing and implementing HR strategies to support organizational goals.

HR Management HR strategy Employee Relations Talent Management HR Policies

HR and Recruiting

Thoughtworks

Mar 2013 - Present (12 years 4 months)

Managed HR and recruiting activities, contributing to talent acquisition and employee support. Involved in various aspects of human resources to ensure smooth operations.

HR Operations Recruiting Talent Acquisition Employee Support