Donaday Chapman

About Donaday Chapman

A results-driven and passionate Human Resource Professional who partners with stakeholders to provide effective solutions, challenging growth initiatives, and a constructive approach to complex issues to fulfill strategic business needs. Possesses diverse industry and cultural background, including financial services, retail, local governmental agency, non/for profit, and public/private entities. Provides positive leadership while building cohesive teams, developing Human Resource and Operations infrastructure, and producing sustainable solutions.CORE COMPETENCIES People First• Human Resources Leadership & Employee Relations• Benefits, Payroll, and Personnel Administration• HR Policy Development, Compliance (CA Labor Law)• Safety, Risk Management, and Regulatory Compliance• Budgeting, Financial Oversight and Reporting• Organizational Development and Culture Building• Staff Supervision, Administrative Operations• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Ethical Stewardship• Non-Profit & For-Profit

Experience

1. Human Resources Business Partner

   Fresno Irrigation District

   Apr 2019 — Present · Fresno, CA, US

   Provide effective hands-on leadership, innovative development, and core HR operations across all functional areas of Human Resources for a complex public organization. Serve as a trusted internal consultant and business partner supporting leadership, staff, and organizational development initiatives.• Own and manage core HR operations • Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs, employee handbook updates, and compliance processes aligned with California labor law• Championed and led a historic culture transformation within a 100-year organization, resulting in a 93% reduction in turnover (2023–2024)• Design, develop, and deliver CORE values training and supervisor development programs focused on accountability, communication, and leadership• Lead recruitment for exempt and non-exempt employees; oversee employee engagement, FMLA, and performance management• Key contributor to agency negotiating team during historic union negotiations• Provide confidential counsel on sensitive employee relations matters with integrity and discretion

Education

• Human Resource Certification Institute

  SPHR, Senior Professional in Human Resources

• Canisius University

  Human Resources Development

• California State University, Fresno

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Theatre

Skills

• Store Management
• Human Resources
• Coaching
• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Training and Development
• Performance Management
• Interviewing
• Public Speaking
• Budget Forecasts
• Management
• Team Building
• Operations Management
• Internal Investigations
• Sales Organization Leadership
• Compensation
• Project Management
• Organizational Development
• HR Consulting
• Sales Leadership Training
• Customer Service
• Training
• Staffing Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance
• Onboarding
• Recruiting
• Talent Development
• Troubleshooting
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Microsoft Office