Dana Feuerstein

Senior Human Resources and People Strategy executive with 20+ years of experience leading HR functions within complex, mission-driven, nonprofit, educational, and global-facing organizations. Proven ability to serve as the connective tissue between headquarters and international teams, establishing shared culture, professional standards, and values while respecting local legal and cultural frameworks. Deeply experienced in Jewish communal environments, organizational culture-building, executive advisory, workforce strategy, and sensitive employee relations.

Trusted partner to senior leadership known for judgment, discretion, and humane leadership during both growth and transition.

Director of Human Resources - JAAS - New York, NY

(2010-01)

Serve as the most senior HR leader for North American operations, responsible for end-to-end people strategy across the United States and Canada within a global Jewish nonprofit organization. Act as a strategic bridge between New York headquarters and Israel-based global leadership, aligning organizational culture, professional standards, and HR governance across borders. Partner closely with executive leadership and the CFO/COO on workforce strategy, budgeting, organizational planning, and change management.

• Develop and implement organization-wide HR policies, job architectures, and professional standards while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and cross-border legal requirements
• Lead all talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and retention initiatives for North America
• Design, negotiate, and oversee competitive compensation, health, welfare, and retirement programs, ensuring market alignment, equity, and fiscal responsibility
• Provide executive-level guidance on complex and sensitive employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, terminations, and litigation support
• Lead workforce restructuring and downsizing initiatives with a focus on dignity, transparency, and mission continuity, including severance design and retention planning
• Oversaw semi-monthly payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accuracy and regulatory adherence
• Led the rollout and implementation of a new HRIS platform across North America, improving data integrity and reporting
• Foster organizational culture and employee engagement through morale-building initiatives, internal communications, and leadership partnership
• Regularly collaborate with Israel-based and international stakeholders on workforce planning, policy alignment, and organizational initiatives

Human Resources Manager - Logicworks - New York, NY

(2006-01 - 2009-12)

Directed HR strategy for a rapidly growing technology and managed hosting company during periods of expansion and restructuring.

• Led full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning to support business growth
• Designed and executed severance and retention programs during organizational downsizing
• Administered benefits programs and supported payroll operations
• Created companywide HR policies, job descriptions, and onboarding processes

HR & Office Manager - Joel J. Kassimir, M.D. - New York, NY

(2003-01 - 2005-12)

Managed all HR, payroll, and office operations for a high-volume medical practice.

• Oversaw compliance, budgeting, and operational workflow improvements
• Led successful conversion to a new electronic medical records system

Human Resources Manager - CCH, Incorporated - New York, NY

(2000-01 - 2003-12)

Built and led the HR function for a growing software development company.

• Led HR due diligence for acquisitions and organizational integration
• Designed performance management systems and variable compensation structures
• Managed employee relations, compliance, benefits, and payroll operations

Human Resources Officer / Senior Benefits Analyst - Union Bank of Switzerland - New York, NY

(1996-01 - 1999-12)

Managed global health and welfare benefits programs for 2,700 employees worldwide.

• Led benefit plan integrations following corporate mergers
• Collaborated on HR systems integrations between PeopleSoft and ADP

M.B.A. - Human Resource Management - CUNY Baruch College

B.A. - English Literature and Rhetoric - Binghamton University