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David Dardano

@daviddardano

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Accomplished senior HR leader with 15+ years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters strategic HR initiatives and promotes organizational growth.

I am an accomplished senior HR leader with over 15 years of experience driving organizational success through innovative HR strategies. As a SPHR-certified professional, I have a proven track record of aligning HR policies and operational processes with overarching business goals. My expertise lies in leading cultural transformations, ensuring compliance, and fostering operational excellence in both enterprise and start-up environments.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized as a data-driven change agent, leveraging HR technology and analytics to solve complex challenges and enhance decision-making. I have successfully implemented scalable systems and processes that improved operational efficiency and supported organizational growth. My role as a trusted advisor to executive leadership has allowed me to drive HR strategies that align with business objectives, maximizing ROI and enhancing employee engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Human Resources Director

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Episcopal Homes

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year)

Directed HR strategy and execution for a large non-profit senior care organization, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and long-term strategic goals. Leveraged data-driven insights and optimized processes to support a diverse workforce spanning multiple care settings, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and hospice care.

HR strategy Data Analysis Workforce Planning Recruitment Learning and Development Succession Planning

Human Resources Consultant

Versique

May 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Directed HR strategy and implementation for a large restaurant group as a contract hire, ensuring that all HR initiatives were aligned with the organization's strategic objectives. Leveraged data-driven insights to guide executive decisions and harmonized HR policies, programs, and processes with the company’s long-term vision.

HR strategy Organizational Design Project Planning Workflow Optimization

Chief People Officer

BeBright

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Played a critical leadership role at a dynamic dental care start-up, driving vision, strategy, and execution for all HR functions while aligning HR programs, policies, and processes with strategic goals and leveraging data-driven HR insights to inform executive decision-making.

HR strategy HRIS Implementation Talent Acquisition Payroll Administration

Human Resources Partner

McMaster-Carr

Oct 2016 - Present (8 years 10 months)

Drove strategic planning, tactical execution, and day-to-day management of HR programs, tools, and processes across diverse corporate departments at an ecommerce and distribution company. Developed and implemented an employee engagement survey for the technology team, which was later adopted company-wide.

Employee Engagement HR strategy Performance Management Background Check Optimization Workday HRIS Change Management

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Target Corporation

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 7 months)

Served in a multi-faceted leadership role, with responsibility for developing, implementing, and managing all HR strategy, programs, and processes covering a diverse workforce in Target’s 6th-largest sales district. Strategized and executed HR initiatives that directly supported Target’s business goals, impacting over 2,700 employees across 10 stores in the 6th-largest sales district.

HR strategy Employee Engagement Retention Performance Management Leadership Development DEI Succession Planning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Oregon

Bachelor of Science (BS), Sociology

Studied Sociology at the University of Oregon. This program provided a strong foundation in understanding social structures, human behavior, and organizational dynamics, which are highly relevant to human resources.

HRCI

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Human Resources

Obtained the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from HRCI. This certification demonstrates advanced knowledge and experience in strategic HR management, policy development, and leadership.