Orkideh Shahidi

About Orkideh Shahidi

I am a people-first executive with a track record of building departments from the ground up and steering companies through high-stakes acquisitions. For over a decade at SADA, I served as the architect of our People Operations function and a driving force behind our culture—a culture that wasn\'t just a perk, but the engine of our growth. I was proud to be part of the executive team that led SADA to its acquisition by Insight Enterprises in 2023.Today at Insight, I have shifted my focus to high-impact strategic business partnering. As Director of HR, I collaborate with department leaders to translate complex business needs into actionable people strategies. I am passionate about the intersection of organizational health and business performance, ensuring that as we scale as a global Solutions Integrator, our people remain our most strategic asset.

Experience

1. Human Resources Director

   Insight

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Strategic Business Partnership: Serving as a dedicated HR Business Partner to align people strategy with Insight’s global business objectives.Organizational Design: Advising leadership on workforce planning, talent optimization, and organizational effectiveness within specific business units.M&A Integration: Leveraging deep knowledge of the SADA-Insight acquisition to bridge cultures and ensure talent retention and operational continuity during the integration phase.Executive Advisory: Providing high-touch coaching and strategic guidance to department heads on complex employee relations and performance management.

Education

• Western State College of Law

  Doctor of Law - JD

• California State University, Northridge

  Bachelor Degree, Urban Studies/Affairs

Skills

• Adp & Paychex Payroll and Hris
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Employee Relations
• Benefits Administration
• Training & Development
• Fmla/Ada/Eeo/Wc
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• HR Department Start-Up
• HR Policies & Procedures
• Application Tracking Systems
• Employment Law
• Mediation & Advocacy
• Project Management
• Human Resources
• Salesforce
• Orientation & on-Boarding
• Staff Recruitment & Retention
• Microsoft Office