Daryl Neville

About Daryl Neville

I am an enterprise people and operations leader who helps organizations scale responsibly, align talent with strategy, and build cultures that drive sustained performance.With more than 30 years of executive HR and operational leadership experience across staffing, manufacturing, e-commerce, and consulting, I have partnered closely with CEOs and executive teams to translate business strategy into workforce strategy—balancing growth, risk management, compliance, and culture.As Head of People Experience at Mix Talent, I have played a foundational role in building and scaling an outsourced talent solutions business operating across 30+ states. I oversee people strategy across the full employee lifecycle, including organizational design, leadership development, workforce planning, compliance, and performance management in a complex, multi-state regulatory environment.Previously, as Director of Human Resources for Columbus Industries, I led global HR strategy and operations for a workforce of 1,200+ associates worldwide. I oversaw talent acquisition, succession planning, employee relations, compensation strategy, and organizational effectiveness—while serving as a key advisor to senior leadership on workforce risk, labor strategy, and long-term capability planning.Earlier in my career at Art.com, I held progressive leadership roles culminating in oversight of HR, Quality, and Continuous Improvement. This operational foundation strengthened my ability to connect people strategy with operational performance, margin protection, and scalable systems.Board-level strengths include:• Workforce strategy & organizational scalability• Multi-state compliance and employment risk oversight• Executive succession & leadership development• Culture transformation & engagement strategy• Talent infrastructure for growth-stage organizations• Integration of operational excellence and people strategyI bring a pragmatic, governance-oriented lens to talent strategy—ensuring that growth, culture, compliance, and performance are aligned to long-term enterprise value.

Experience

1. Head of People Experience

   Mix Talent

   Sep 2021 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Mix Talent is a comprehensive recruitment and consulting firm, offering a wide range of talent solutions, from permanent placement and executive search to standing up outsourced teams through our dedicated contract talent subsidiary. Our outsourced talent solutions empower clients to access the benefits and flexibility of outsourcing their workforce, all while ensuring that we identify and secure the best talent to drive their organization\'s success.As Head of People Experience, I have played a pivotal role in expanding Mix Talent’s service portfolio to include Employer of Record (EOR) talent solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, I have been instrumental in developing and refining the internal processes and capabilities that enable Mix Talent to deliver seamless services to our clients.My focus has been on aligning our human resources practices with the unique demands of offering outsourced talent, which involves managing complex workforce logistics, compliance, and legal requirements across various U.S. jurisdictions. I have been actively engaged in creating robust frameworks for onboarding, payroll management, benefits administration, and employee classification—critical elements in ensuring the successful deployment of outsourced field teams.I am deeply committed to providing innovative HR solutions that deliver lasting value for our clients, and I continue to contribute to Mix Talent’s mission of offering scalable, dependable, and fully compliant employment services.

Education

• The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

  BS, HR Management

  1997

• The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

  MBA, Business

  2007

Skills

• Temporary Staffing
• Payroll
• Leadership
• Employee Benefits
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Leadership Development
• Employee Wellness
• Lean Management
• Change Management
• Human Resources
• Talent Acquisition
• Onboarding
• Organizational Development
• Team Building
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Change Leadership
• Gemba Kaizen
• Resume Writing
• Team Leadership
• Employee Engagement
• Wellness Programs
• Personnel Management
• Facilities Management
• Process Improvement
• Customer Service
• Training
• Employment Law
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Hiring
• Business Process Improvement
• Labor Compliance
• Talent Management
• Culture Change