RIYADH DAUD
Director Of Human Resources
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Forward-thinking HR leader with over 20 years of experience building and scaling people operations in remote-first and high-growth environments. I bring a hands-on approach to aligning HR with business goals, driving cultural impact, and making systems more efficient through smart, tech-enabled solutions. Passionate about using tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Lindy.ai, and even custom-built platforms in Replit to streamline workflows, improve decision-making, and save companies real dollars. I partner closely with leadership to build strong teams, simplify processes, and deliver measurable results across the organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Director
Cubex LLC
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2019 - Current
- Lead end-to-end HR strategy for 140+ employees across fully remote, hybrid, and on-site teams; report directly to the CFO
- Secured and managed both rounds of federal PPP loans—from application to full 100% forgiveness—ensuring financial compliance and continuity
- Implemented company-wide tools including Rippling (HRIS), Leapsome (OKRs and performance), and other workflow solutions that streamlined operations and reporting
- Negotiated enterprise agreements with National Car Rental, commercial liability insurers, and healthcare providers—resulting in hundreds of thousands in annual cost savings
- Developed and launched hybrid work and return-to-office strategies post-COVID, balancing flexibility and compliance across the workforce
- Led all HR-related due diligence and employee transitions during the medical division’s M&A sale to BD, maintaining full retention and operational stability
- Cut time-to-hire by over 30% through automation, AI-assisted sourcing, and a reengineered recruiting process
- Introduced eNPS and real-time engagement feedback loops to elevate culture, boost retention, and increase leadership visibility into sentiment trends
- Maintained full compliance with FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and OSHA standards
Human Resources Manager
QB Medical, Inc.
Chula Vista, CA
08.2013 - 05.2019
- Built HR infrastructure for growing medical business across multiple states
- Managed all facets of HR including benefits, payroll, compliance, employee relations
- Implemented Topgrading hiring to improve candidate quality and retention
- Created job frameworks, career tracks, and performance-based compensation plans
- Maintained full compliance with FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and OSHA standards
HR Generalist & Price Accuracy Team Leader
Target
Chula Vista, CA
11.2005 - 08.2013
- Oversaw payroll, scheduling, onboarding, and compliance for 200+ team members
- Strengthened engagement and performance through training and internal development
- Created retention-focused HR programs that improved store performance and morale
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
- Remote & Hybrid HR Strategy
- People Leadership
- AI-Enhanced HR Operations
- DEI & Culture
- Workforce Planning
- Organizational Design
- HR Compliance
- Performance & Engagement
- M&A (Due Diligence & Integration)
- Benefits & Compensation
- OKR Management
- HR Metrics & Analytics
Websites
Certification
Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Technology And Tools
Rippling, ADP, Paychex Flex, Workday, Salesforce HCM, LinkedIn Recruiter, JazzHR, Workable, ZipRecruiter, Indeed, Monster, Leapsome, Weekdone, Replit (custom-built), ChatGPT, Gemini, Lindy.ai, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Notion, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Webex, Slack Huddles
Timeline
Human Resources Director
Cubex LLC
06.2019 - Current
Human Resources Manager
QB Medical, Inc.
08.2013 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Finance
San Diego State University
08.2007 - 05.2011
HR Generalist & Price Accuracy Team Leader
Target
11.2005 - 08.2013
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