Hello, I'm Neshat J.
Details
- Professional CategoryHuman Resources, & People Management
- Location
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelDirector
- Consulting Rate (Hourly)120
Headline
People Operations & HR Leader | Building Scalable Systems and High-Performance Cultures in Startups & High-Growth Companies
Experience
Global VP HR & Corp Affairs
Rapid SiliconFebruary 2022 - July 2025Built and led all HR operations across global teams, including talent acquisition, compensation, equity, immigration, M&A activities, and employee engagement.
• Designed and launched a performance management framework aligning individual objectives to company goals, improving accountability and development tracking.
• Developed succession planning strategies, identifying high-potential talent and creating growth pathways.
• Partnered with executives to inform hiring plans, advise on organizational design, and drive business-aligned talent decisions.
• Created onboarding programs that increased 90-day new hire retention and accelerated ramp-up time.
• Implemented employee recognition initiatives that reinforced company culture and increased engagement scores.
• Successfully resolved complex employee relations issues while maintaining trust and compliance across regions.
Key Impact:
✔ Launched performance and engagement programs adopted globally within 4 months.
✔ Improved new hire onboarding satisfaction by 25%.
✔ Streamlined HR operations supporting rapid scaling across multiple countries.
Director HR
SiFive IncJuly 2017 - February 2022• Served as strategic HR partner to executive leadership during a period of hyper-growth and organizational scaling.
• Led organizational design, workforce planning, and talent development initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Created and implemented talent review and succession planning processes to strengthen leadership pipelines.
• Designed and facilitated learning programs for people managers on interviewing, coaching, and performance management.
• Partnered cross-functionally with Total Rewards and Talent Acquisition to create cohesive, scalable people strategies.
• Led employee engagement and retention programs, resulting in reduced turnover and improved satisfaction scores.
• Oversaw all immigration processes supporting global talent mobility.
Key Impact:
✔ Supported scaling from ~15 to 500+ employees across multiple geographies.
✔ Implemented career architecture framework improving clarity and career progression.
✔ Reduced voluntary turnover of key talent by 18%.
Sr. Manager HR
Peernova IncFebruary 2015 - July 2017Managed all core HR functions including compensation, benefits, employee relations, and performance management.
Designed and delivered onboarding, policy education, and HR programs to strengthen culture and compliance.
Directed immigration processes to enable seamless hiring of international talent.
Acted as a trusted advisor to leadership teams on talent and organizational effectiveness.
Key Impact:
✔ Successfully launched new HR programs supporting company growth and employee engagement.
✔ Streamlined HR operations, improving administrative efficiency by 20%.
Sr. Manager HR
OpenSilicon (alphawave semi)September 2003 - February 2015• Oversaw all core HR operations during significant organizational growth, including talent acquisition, benefits administration, payroll, and compliance.
• Developed and led recruitment strategies and internship programs to attract and retain top technical talent.
• Managed leadership training initiatives, onboarding programs, and performance management processes.
• Directed facilities management and office operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day function of multiple locations.
• Provided executive support to CFO and CEO, including board meeting preparation, event coordination, and calendar management.
• Administered comprehensive immigration programs (H1B, L1, L1 Blanket) to support international hiring and workforce mobility.
• Implemented HRIS and record-keeping improvements to enhance data accuracy and compliance.
Key Impact:
✔ Advanced through 5 promotions, reflecting consistent high performance and leadership growth.
✔ Streamlined HR processes and facilities operations to support a growing workforce and multiple sites.
✔ Enhanced employee experience by developing recognition programs and improving internal communication.
Industry
- Technology, Information and Media
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
United States: California
Language(s)
- English
Professional Membership / Certification
PHR
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- Career Opportunities
- Providing Services based on my Expertise