Danielle Ellison

About Danielle Ellison

With over a decade of experience in Human Resources, I am passionate about building strong, people-centric cultures that drive business success. My journey in HR has honed my strategic mindset and solidified my expertise across every aspect of the employee life cycle—from recruitment and onboarding to performance management, employee relations, and offboarding.Throughout my career, I have developed a strategic approach to aligning HR initiatives with business objectives. This alignment ensures that every people strategy I implement supports and drives our organization’s larger goals. My expertise in change management allows me to navigate dynamic environments and guide teams through periods of transformation with a clear vision and adaptability. I am dedicated to ensuring that transitions are smooth, goals are met, and teams feel supported every step of the way.With extensive HR generalist proficiency, I have built a broad knowledge base that spans recruitment, employee relations, training and development, performance reviews, compliance, and more. This breadth of experience enables me to provide holistic and effective HR support, addressing the needs of both the business and its employees. I am deeply committed to enhancing the employee experience and fostering a workplace where individuals feel valued, supported, and motivated to achieve their best.In my current role, I support an organization with over 1,700 employees and personally oversee HR strategy for 300+ employees, including senior leaders such as SVPs, Directors, and Managers. I am dedicated to supporting the business’s strategic initiatives by aligning HR practices with broader organizational goals, ensuring that people strategies effectively drive growth and success.

Experience

1. People & Culture Business Partner

   Phoenix Suns

   Aug 2025 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Phoenix Suns/Mercury/Valley Suns/PHX Arena

Education

• St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School

  Bachelors, Business mgmt/Human Resources

  2006 — 2009

• Concordia University-St. Paul

  Master's, Sports Management

  2012 — 2013