Danielle Kotzur
Leader of People Experience | Change Management & Culture Champion | Passionate Leadership Development Coach
- Role
- Head of People Experience at SqlDBM
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Danielle Kotzur
I am passionate about driving organizational success by optimizing the people experience…
Experience
Head of People Experience
Jan 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Building HR from the Ground Up: Pioneered the HR function at SqlDBM, a fast-growing SaaS startup, by creating and implementing processes for recruiting, onboarding, leadership development, benefits management, and offboarding. This foundational work established a robust HR infrastructure tailored to a dynamic, remote-first environment.Global Compliance & Employee Relations: Managed workforce across the US and EMEA, with a particular focus on compliance with employment laws in Spain and over 10 US states, including California, New York, and Colorado.Spearheading Cultural Initiatives: Led the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall employee experience, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Played a key role in promoting organizational development, designing strategies for talent management, succession planning, and leadership development to support the company’s growth objectives.Scaling a Rapidly Growing Startup: Played a pivotal role in change management efforts to facilitate the scaling of a rapidly growing startup. Developed and executed strategic initiatives that aligned with the company’s expansion goals, ensuring seamless transitions during periods of significant growth.Recruiting & Onboarding Top Talent: Led efforts to identify and attract top talent. Successfully implemented strategies to build a strong, cohesive team in a competitive talent market.Comprehensive Performance Evaluations: Fully implemented comprehensive performance evaluation processes, optimizing KPIs and providing actionable feedback to empower employees.Coaching & Professional Growth: Offered personalized coaching and professional development opportunities across all levels of the organization. Promoted skill enhancement and career advancement, contributing to high levels of employee engagement and retention within the company.
Education
Capella University
Master of Science - MS
2019 — 2020
International TEFL Academy
TEFL Certification
2015 — 2015
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's degree
2011 — 2013
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