Afrouz Rashidian

About Afrouz Rashidian

Contract and operations leader with experience managing complex contracts, compliance, governance, and cross functional initiatives across public sector, private sector, and regulated environments. I specialize in contract lifecycle management, approval workflows, risk assessment, project execution, and strategic planning that brings structure and clarity to evolving organizations.My background spans Deal Desk and contract operations in SaaS and services organizations, as well as hands on experience within municipal government. I partner closely with Legal, Finance, Compliance, and leadership teams to translate strategy, contractual requirements, and policy objectives into practical operational models that scale over time. I am particularly effective at identifying where organizations are headed and designing processes and controls that support long term execution.I am most effective in environments that are growing or transforming, where strategic perspective, strong project management, and clear prioritization are essential. I value practical problem solving, thoughtful risk management, and enabling sustainable business outcomes through strong operational foundations.

Experience

1. Manager, HR Operations Global HR Shared Services & Transformation

   Danaher

   Jul 2022 — Present

   Manager, HR Operations: Jan 2025 – Present)(Senior Representative, HR Operations: Jul 2022 – Jan 2025)Lead global HR operations and enterprise HR programs across the Diagnostics platform, progressing from individual contributor to people leader. Responsible for delivering scalable HR services, strengthening compliance and policy governance, managing global programs, and driving cross-functional projects that improve operational excellence and employee experience.Key Impact Areas- Oversee a portfolio of global HR programs, including audits, policy governance, workforce processes, immigration, LOA, tuition reimbursement, and recognition platforms- Lead strategic, cross-functional projects focused on HR process optimization, system enhancements, workflow redesign, and global standardization- Partner with HR, Legal, Finance, Compliance, and OpCo leaders to strengthen controls, improve documentation accuracy, enhance service delivery, and implement CAPA and risk mitigation strategies- Manage team development, operational performance, capacity planning, and knowledge management to support a high-performing HR operations function- Improve data integrity, reporting quality, and audit readiness across HR programs and operational processes- Utilize DBS/Lean methodologies to reduce cycle time, increase operational efficiency, and elevate consistency of HR service delivery across multiple regions-Enhance HR workflows, communication pathways, and policy implementation through collaboration with HRBPs, Legal, Operations, and enterprise program owners.

Education

• University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  BA, Criminal Justice

  2005 — 2007

• California State University, Long Beach

  MPA, Public Policy and Administration

  2008 — 2010