Chris Salazar, Phr
About Chris Salazar, Phr
Chris Salazar serves as the Director of Strategic Talent Leaders at Hawaiian Airlines, a position he has held since 2020. With extensive experience in human resources across various industries, he focuses on enhancing employee engagement and optimizing talent management processes.
Work at Hawaiian Airlines
Chris Salazar has served as the Director of Strategic Talent Leaders at Hawaiian Airlines since 2020. In this role, he has been instrumental in driving the airline's Performance Management, Succession Planning, 360-degree feedback processes, and Employee Engagement initiatives. Prior to this position, he worked as the Senior Manager of Talent Management from 2015 to 2020, where he built the Talent Management function within the organization. His focus includes architecting and delivering people programs that empower both employees and managers.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Hawaiian Airlines, Chris Salazar accumulated extensive HR experience across various industries. He worked at Genitope Corporation as a Senior Human Resources Coordinator from 2002 to 2005. He also held multiple roles at Electronic Arts, including Performance Management Program Manager and Program Manager for Employee Experience, from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he served as an Organizational Change Management professional at Oceanit from 2014 to 2015 and as a Corporate Human Resources Generalist and HR Manager at Landor Associates from 2005 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Chris Salazar earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Santa Clara University. His educational background supports his expertise in human resources, particularly in areas such as process optimization and organizational change management. This foundation has enabled him to effectively implement talent management strategies and enhance employee engagement in his professional roles.
Specialization in HR Functions
Chris Salazar specializes in various human resource functions, including process optimization and organizational change management. His experience spans creative and advertising, life sciences, and professional services industries. He focuses on developing and implementing people programs that enhance organizational effectiveness and empower employees and managers alike.