Danielle Harder
About Danielle Harder
Danielle Harder serves as the Head of People at Chord, a position she has held since 2024. With over a decade of experience in human resources and operations, she specializes in developing talent and transforming people strategies to enhance organizational culture.
Current Role at Chord
Danielle Harder serves as the Head of People at Chord, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on coaching, mentoring, and developing talent throughout the organization. Her leadership aims to enhance employee engagement and foster a supportive work environment. This remote position allows her to implement people strategies that align with Chord's organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Chord
Prior to her current role, Danielle Harder worked at Chord as the Director of People Operations from 2021 to 2024. In this capacity, she was responsible for overseeing various aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition and employee development. Her tenure in this role contributed to the establishment of effective people management practices within the organization.
Career at Yellow Pencil
Danielle Harder has an extensive background at Yellow Pencil, where she held multiple positions over several years. She began as an HR Generalist from 2012 to 2014, then advanced to Director, Team from 2014 to 2017, and subsequently served as VP Operations from 2018 to 2021. Her roles at Yellow Pencil involved managing teams and operations, contributing to the company's growth and development.
Education and Qualifications
Danielle Harder studied at Grant Macewan University, where she completed the Human Resource Certification Program from 2012 to 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from the same institution, studying from 2006 to 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources and organizational behavior.
Specialization and Skills
Danielle Harder specializes in transforming people strategies to cultivate a culture of excellence, collaboration, and empowerment within organizations. With over a decade of experience in agency and start-up environments, she focuses on operations, strategy, and business partnering. Her skills include HR business partnering, performance management, and people analytics, which she utilizes to support organizational objectives.