Dave Twelker

Focused on employee experience as the primary HR Business Partner (HRBP) supporting all international operations. Provided employee relations through the design and implementation of programs and initiatives for Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand and French Polynesia:

• Successfully managed HR activities including onboarding, mobility, employment contracts, benefits, compensation, leave management, training, employee relations, internships and offboarding in alignment with business goals
• Led cross-functional teams to achieve international strategies and program goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Developed and maintained country-specific policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintaining knowledge of country employment and labor laws, requirements and work rules
• Fostered partnerships with country directors and leaders to support business needs and provide guidance on people issues, policies and programs

• As part of newly formed COE team, oversaw company's performance management program as well as global people relations.
• Strategic thought partner and trusted advisor working closely with leaders and HR to implement the company’s people strategy and continuously improve the work environment.
• Implemented management training programs, focusing on KPI management and performance conversations in alignment with goals to help employees achieve success.
• Implemented policies and procedures to streamline the review process and foster high performing teams.
• Set the vision and strategy for a global people relations experience including labor laws and compliance for Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand and French Polynesia. Provided coaching to leaders and managers on people practices. International HR Business Partner responsible for all aspects of employee relations, benefits, leave, compensation, etc.

Managed complex international employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.

• Designed, planned and deployed HR programs for international operations including COVID programs, compensation, benefits, internships, leave, disciplinary matters, investigations, talent management, recognition and culture.
• Partnered with senior leaders, management and international employees on organizational initiatives for continued growth.
• Ensured legal compliance in all international HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.

Leading the regional delivery of total rewards (compensation, benefits) and mobility programs for the US/Americas (California, Hawaii and New York), as well as Guam, Saipan and Japan.

• Established a culture of highly engaged employees in North America and Asia by fostering open communication channels.
• Directed, planned and deployed HR programs and services, employee relations, compensation, benefits, mobility/assignments to align with the organization's strategic goals.
• Developed global and regional policies, programs and employee related practices to meet needs of all employees. Established governance and monitored legal compliance of country, federal and state regulations.

As part of Global COE team, led and oversaw health, welfare, retirement programs globally for 15+ countries and over 9,000 employees including Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, US, China, Guam, Saipan, Japan, UAE, India, Indonesia, Korea, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, etc. HR Business Partner and employee relations for US expats in Asia.

Managed health, welfare and retirement programs for US, Mid-Pacific, Japan, Oceania and Hong Kong.

Aligning health, welfare and leave strategy with department and organization goals.

Reporting to the VPHR, provide HRIS vision and project management for HR and payroll systems in a growing billion-dollar business with 12,000 employees and over 1,000 retail stores.