Danny Speros
About Danny Speros
Danny Speros is the VP of People Experience at Automation Anywhere, working remotely from Phoenix, Arizona. He has extensive experience in human resources and people operations, having previously held various leadership roles at Zenefits and other companies.
Current Role at Automation Anywhere
Danny Speros currently serves as the VP of People Experience at Automation Anywhere, where he focuses on defining the future of work through automation. He leads the People Experience team, aiming to eliminate repetitive tasks and allow employees to leverage their intellect and creativity. Danny operates remotely from Phoenix, Arizona, and has been with Automation Anywhere since January 2023.
Previous Experience at Zenefits
Danny Speros held multiple roles at Zenefits, spanning from 2016 to 2023. He started as Director, HR Product and Services, and later functioned as a People Business Partner and Director of People. In 2020, he advanced to Sr. Director, People, and then to VP of People Operations in 2021. During his tenure at Zenefits, Danny worked on various people management and operational roles in Tempe, Arizona, bringing significant experience in managing and developing teams.
Professional Experience Before Zenefits
Before joining Zenefits, Danny Speros worked at Build Up Your People as a Principal Consultant from 2015 to 2016. He also served as HR & Administrative Manager at American Auction Co. from 2014 to 2015. Further, he spent seven years as a Licensed General Contractor at Jamesons Contracting Company, from 2009 to 2016. Danny’s varied roles reveal a broad expertise in both HR and operational management across different industry sectors.
Early Career and HR Roles
Danny Speros began his career in HR with roles at several organizations. From 1998 to 1999, he was the Human Resources Director at KSCU Radio. Subsequently, he took on roles at Ernst & Young, Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. (ICL), Eastridge Workforce Solutions, and Ancient Stone. These positions allowed him to gain extensive experience in HR generalist functions, benefits and safety management, and HR operations, shaping his approach to people management.
Educational Background
Danny Speros holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics from Santa Clara University, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. His educational background in economics provided a solid foundation for his understanding of business operations and HR management, contributing to his effective leadership in various roles.