Dani User

Delivered strategic HR leadership for 100+ employees across multiple states by aligning department goals with business priorities and improving performance and retention through data-driven initiatives. Built scalable HR infrastructure and strengthened compliance across FMLA, PFL, COBRA, OSHA, and state regulations while advising executives on workforce planning and executive-level risk.

Provided strategic HR direction for 120+ employees across New York and Los Angeles by leading the full talent lifecycle and ensuring strict employment-law compliance. Filled 13+ critical leadership and technical roles, oversaw multi-jurisdiction benefits and retirement programs, and launched training and engagement initiatives to improve retention and productivity.

Led HR and operations with 8 direct reports by developing people strategy, procedures, and policies, and providing C-suite thought leadership. Increased headcount by 40% while maintaining compliance and engagement, managed $4M+ annual payroll across multiple EINs, and drove HRIS optimization and enterprise-wide DEI initiatives.

Managed 12 direct and indirect reports to deliver HR support for the real estate business, guiding managers on employee relations and performance issues and implementing HR policies. Reduced turnover by 60%, generated 22% operational cost savings through vendor renegotiation, and implemented compensation and career development frameworks.

Managed a 4-member HR team supporting 10,000+ employees across 145 locations in the US and 2 global sites, coordinating HR operations and accounting deliverables. Led union relations and negotiated 20+ collective bargaining agreements annually, reduced grievance and NLRB exposure by 6%, and strengthened HR-finance reporting controls.

Earned an MBA with a focus in Human Resources Management from Texas Woman’s University.

Activities and societies: Minor: Business Management.

Earned a BS in Psychology, with a minor in Business Management, from the University of Houston–Downtown.