Dave Twelker
About Dave Twelker
Dave Twelker serves as the Strategic Talent Leader for Hawaiian Airlines, focusing on performance productivity and global people relations. With extensive experience in human resources across various companies, he has contributed significantly to HR services and employee experiences, particularly in non-US markets.
Current Role at Hawaiian Airlines
Dave Twelker serves as the Strategic Talent Leader for Performance Productivity & Global People Relations at Hawaiian Airlines. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the airline's strategic initiatives and enhancing employee experiences. His role involves providing both strategic and tactical consulting on HR services, particularly focusing on non-US markets. Hawaiian Airlines is recognized as Hawaii's largest and longest-serving airline, currently celebrating its 90th year of continuous service.
Previous Experience at Hawaiian Airlines
Before his current role, Dave Twelker worked at Hawaiian Airlines as the International Human Resources Business Partner from 2019 to 2020. In this capacity, he was involved in managing HR functions related to international operations, supporting the airline's global workforce and enhancing HR strategies.
Career at DFS Group Limited
Dave Twelker held multiple positions at DFS Group Limited over a span of six years. He served as the Sr Manager of Global Benefits from 2012 to 2016, and prior to that, he was the Director of Reward & Mobility from 2016 to 2018. He also worked as the Manager of Benefits & Retirement Plans from 2008 to 2012. His roles focused on managing employee benefits and compensation strategies across various regions.
Educational Background
Dave Twelker earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from California State University-Long Beach, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism, Advertising, and Marketing from San Diego State University, which he completed from 1985 to 1990.
Additional Work Experience
In addition to his roles at Hawaiian Airlines and DFS Group Limited, Dave Twelker has worked in various HR capacities. He was a Sr. HRIS Analyst at Pacific Sunwear from 1998 to 2004 and served as a Benefits Supervisor at American Savings Bank from 2005 to 2008. He also took a Professional Sabbatical in 2019, spending six months in Oahu, Hawaii.