David S.

People and Culture Business Partner @Business Wire

San Francisco, CA, US

Serves as a strategic advisor to leaders, translating business goals into effective people strategies across a multi-state and international workforceProvides end-to-end HRBP support across the employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding through performance management and separationLeads complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, disciplinary actions, accommodations, leaves, and terminationsAdvises leaders on employment risk, compliance obligations, and best practices in high-impact and sensitive situationsPartners with Legal and external counsel on employment law interpretation, documentation strategy, and risk mitigationOwns development, review, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks across jurisdictionsMonitors and operationalizes changes in federal, state, and international employment laws and regulatory requirementsDrafts and reviews formal employment documentation, including corrective actions, warnings, and separation materialsDesigns and delivers workforce analytics, dashboards, and executive-level reporting to support data-driven decision-makingAnalyzes trends in attrition, performance, and hiring to identify risks and recommend proactive interventionsPartners cross-functionally with Recruiting, Finance, Payroll, IT, and Operations to support workforce planning and HR operationsSupports performance management cycles, talent reviews, and leadership calibration processesCoaches managers on effective people leadership, performance expectations, and policy applicationLeads or supports change management initiatives, organizational updates, and process improvementsPromotes a consistent, compliant, and values-driven employee experience across teams and regions

Rutgers University

Bachelor's degree, Geographical Sciences (Environmental Science Track)