RYAN DAILY
Nashville,TN
Summary
Strategic HR leader that aligns people strategy with key business goals to drive scalable growth. Proven expertise in talent strategy, engagement, change management, DEIB, and organizational effectiveness across tech, product, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing. Skilled in building high-performing teams and delivering data-driven, scalable HR solutions for Fortune 500 and high-growth companies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Partner - Tech & Product
Asurion
Nashville, TN
07.2023 - Current
- Strategic HR advisor to 600+ employees, including 2 SVPs, 5+ VPs, and C-suite leaders (CPO, CCO) across Product, Tech, Data Science, and Design.
- Partnered with executives to drive org design, succession planning, and workforce strategy aligned with product innovation goals.
- Delivered board-facing HR data and insights, shaping quarterly business reviews and strategic planning conversations.
- Improved executive calibration outcomes by 17% YoY across performance, promotions, and compensation cycles.
- Managed change across 3+ org restructures while maintaining 85%+ engagement in affected teams.
- Launched HR dashboards that identified attrition risks, resulting in 15% retention improvement in key teams.
Senior HR Partner - Corporate
PacSun
Los Angeles, CA
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Led HR support for 500+ corporate employees, directly partnering with CEO, CHRO, CFO, and General Counsel.
- Delivered strategic talent solutions, executive coaching, and risk mitigation strategies for senior leadership.
- Supported board reporting and investor relations efforts by synthesizing HR analytics and workforce trends.
- Managed 3 HR specialists across philanthropy, operations, and business partnership functions.
- Reduced corporate attrition by 6% YoY via leadership development, onboarding enhancements, and targeted retention strategies.
- Increased internal leadership mobility by 12%, aligning succession planning with strategic growth.
HR Leader - California Operations
Nike
Los Angeles, CA
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Directed HR for Nike & Converse distribution and LA HQ functions (Design, Security, Operations); supported 600+ employees, 2 VPs, and regional C-suite leaders.
- Advised regional and global leadership on HR strategy, DEI compliance, and workforce planning.
- Collaborated on board-level DEI initiatives; improved diverse candidate pipeline by 15% in 12 months.
- Reduced voluntary turnover by 10% YoY through manager coaching and engagement programming.
- Delivered executive-level HR briefings and business updates to inform board and regional leadership decisions.
- Oversaw team of 3 HR professionals delivering localized HR support, training, and compliance.
HR Business Partner / HR Manager – Western Region
Cummins, Inc.
Irvine, CA
07.2016 - 05.2021
- Managed HR strategy for 1,000+ employees across six states; partnered with 2 VPs and 10+ senior leaders in technical and operations functions.
- Co-led administration of 6 union CBAs, maintaining 100% contract compliance and avoiding labor disruptions.
- Increased internal promotions by 25% through focused succession planning and development programs.
- Reduced EEO incidents by 40% YoY with targeted interventions and training.
- Cut time-to-fill by 30% via headcount forecasting, job design, and recruitment process optimization.
- Led 5-person HR team responsible for policy compliance, talent acquisition, and performance management.
Education
PHRca -
HRCI
ProfAI -
Credly
BBA - Business Administration
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNSkills
People & Culture Strategy
Talent & Succession Planning LTI Org Design Change Management Compensation Employee Relations DEIB Benefits Engagement Coaching
Technical & Platform
Workday PowerBI Microsoft Suite Loomis Figma Notion Slack OpenAI
Affiliations
- Cummins Leadership Excellence Award (2020)
- Tennessee Pride and Diversity Council Nominee (2025)
Timeline
Senior HR Partner - Tech & Product
Asurion
07.2023 - Current
Senior HR Partner - Corporate
PacSun
12.2022 - 07.2023
HR Leader - California Operations
Nike
05.2021 - 12.2022
HR Business Partner / HR Manager – Western Region
Cummins, Inc.
07.2016 - 05.2021
PHRca -
HRCI
ProfAI -
Credly
BBA - Business Administration
Middle Tennessee State University