David Salazar
Phoenix ,AZ
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented HR professional with over 6 years of experience in supporting talent strategy, organizational development, and employee success programs. Proven track record of collaborating with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and global teams to drive strategic initiatives, improve employee engagement, and deliver data-driven insights. Expert in leveraging data analytics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and implement effective talent management practices. Known for being a proactive problem-solver with a strong ability to manage change, develop scalable tools, and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
People Ops Analyst
Turo
05.2022 - Current
- Worked closely with HRBPs and Talent Development teams to manage large-scale talent programs, including organizational health planning and employee engagement surveys
- Partnered with COEs to design and execute employee success programs tailored to business needs, with a focus on improving employee experience, retention, and productivity.
- Gathered and analyzed employee data across various platforms (Workday, ADP, Lattice, Culture Amp) to monitor attrition trends, employee satisfaction, and performance outcomes, providing actionable insights for leadership.
- Developed and implemented internal communication strategies, using data visualization and storytelling techniques to convey complex HR insights and drive decision-making.
- Delivered confidential, data-backed recommendations to senior leadership on staffing, compensation, and talent management based on ongoing analysis of key business trends.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality in handling sensitive employee data and managed highly confidential employee relations matters.
- Led the implementation of new tools and systems (Workday, Lattice, Culture Amp) enhancing the efficiency of HR operations, data collection, and reporting processes.
- Played an instrumental role in refining hybrid work policies and improving employee experience, ensuring alignment with company culture and operational needs.
People Programs Associate
Nike
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Partner with HRBPs and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive and implement strategic HR initiatives across the organization, including employee retention, organizational health, training and development, and promotion planning.
- Collaborate with global workplace experience partners to support talent assessment programs, offering operational and analytical insights to support key business decisions.
- Provide data-driven insights into employee satisfaction, turnover, and other key HR metrics. Regularly present findings to leadership teams, offering actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Develop and maintain tools, templates, and resources that enable consistent service delivery, scalability, and efficiency across multiple teams.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in HR initiatives, offering guidance on programs and processes such as performance management, compensation strategy, and employee development.
- Collaborate with Marketing HRBPs to stay abreast of best practices and leverage resources to improve employee success programs.
- Developed and led key new hire onboarding and training practices/workflows
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Orange Coast College
Santa Ana, CASkills
- HR Technologies: Workday, ADP, Lattice, Culture Amp, Google Sheets, Google Slides
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Advanced Excel/Sheets, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication, Presentation Skills
- Change Management: Experience with leading organizational change initiatives
- HR Best Practices: Talent Management, Compensation, Employee Relations, Staffing
Accomplishments
- Successfully partnered with global HRBPs and COEs to implement a company-wide retention strategy that resulted in a 23% decrease in turnover over a 12-month period.
- Designed and launched an employee engagement initiative based on data-driven insights, improving employee satisfaction by 15% as measured in follow-up surveys.
- Successfully implemented a variety of HR based company wide systems for an employee base of over 900
Certification
Certified Product Manager
SHRM-CP
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
People Ops Analyst
Turo
05.2022 - Current
People Programs Associate
Nike
07.2018 - 05.2022
Certified Product Manager
SHRM-CP
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Orange Coast College
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