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Natalie Tan

San Francisco,USA

Summary

SHRM-CP certified Human Resources professional with extensive experience and proven success in managing people-focused programs, including talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational development, seeking a new and challenging career direction in an innovative and fast-paced organization. I bring a strong foundation in people strategies, along with a genuine passion for technology, design and innovation. Highly skilled Talent Manager with background in talent acquisition, development, and retention. Possess strong skills in communication, negotiation, and strategic planning. Demonstrated success in managing diverse talent pools to enhance business performance and growth. Strengths include leadership, relationship building and the ability to make a positive impact on organizational culture.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Talent Manager

PERKINS&WILL
San Francisco, CA
09.2023 - 08.2025
  • Served as a high-level, trusted adviser to studio leadership, with core responsibilities that include all aspects of championing the office talent strategy, culture, and brand.
  • Partnered with leadership teams to develop and execute talent strategies to recruit current and future talent needs.
  • Led talent processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compensation guidance, routine benefits administrative support, career path development, performance management guidance, employee recognition, record keeping, and administration.
  • Provided support, guidance, and mentorship to employees and management on how to provide performance feedback, navigate difficult conversations, and mediate conflict.
  • Collaborated with leadership teams to ensure equity in all talent processes, to produce equitable outcomes in support of firmwide JEDI goals.
  • Ensured compliance with local and federal legislation relating to employment standards.
  • Consistently used active listening, flexible critical thinking, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, organization, teamwork, confidentiality, leadership, and excellent employee relationship skills.
  • Prioritized excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, paying close attention to quality and details.

Human Resources Manager

HARLEY ELLIS DEVEREAUX (HED)
San Francisco, CA
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Managed HR functions for the San Francisco, Sacramento, and Dallas offices for a national engineering/architecture firm, and was directly involved with full-cycle recruitment firmwide, coordinating with candidates and outside recruiters.
  • Facilitated complex new employee orientations and exit processes, provided high-level HR business support for leadership teams, and served as an HR resource for staff.
  • Led benefits orientations and administration, managed annual Open Enrollments, and answered general employee benefits inquiries.
  • I managed employee immigration processes, acting as a liaison between lawyers and employees on complex visa navigation.
  • Routinely collaborated with the national HR team on employee engagement, retention, wellness, and diversity initiatives.

Human Resources Generalist

HARLEY ELLIS DEVEREAUX (HED)
San Francisco, CA
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: National Engineering/Architecture firm
  • Served as main Northern CA HR Generalist for a National Architecture/Engineering Firm, I led full-cycle recruitment efforts for my region, managed employee on-boardings and exits, administered employee changes and educated employees on company benefits.
  • I partnered with the leadership group to support firm business and strategic goals, address staffing issues and provide HR support across all disciplines.
  • I managed wellness programs and employee engagement efforts for my region, balancing health initiatives with engagement activities and social events, which became essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • I also completed the JUST Label project for the company, resulting in the firm achieving international recognition from the International Living Future Institute on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
  • National Engineering/Architecture firm

Regional Human Resources Manager, Hotel Abri & Toll House Hotel

METWEST TERRA HOSPITALITY
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
04.2017 - 07.2018
  • HR Manager for over 200 employees across two hotel properties.
  • I led recruitment efforts for hotel, restaurant service staff, and other support roles.
  • I conducted new-hire orientations, and coordinated ongoing employee training and development programs.
  • Was a primary liaison between local hotel staff and corporate office on payroll processes, HRIS database maintenance and reporting.
  • Aattended all leadership meetings and provided HR coaching to managers on employee relations issues and employment laws.
  • Led employee engagement and recognition programs.

Human Resources Liaison

UCSF MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY
San Francisco, CA
04.2009 - 03.2017
  • Sole HR Analyst for a fast-growing Pharmacy that grew by 50% to 280 employees over 5 years in preparation for their UCSF Mission Bay Campus opening.
  • Processed a high volume of new hires, created department orientation and training processes, processed bi-weekly payroll for all department employees, regularly tracked and reported HR metrics for management, administered LOAs, and maintained an HRIS database.
  • Ensured employees complied with strict internal and state-mandated healthcare licensures and training, and provided overall HR support for the department as needed.

Human Resources Representative

GOODWIN PROCTER LLP
San Francisco, CA
06.2008 - 04.2009
  • Provided HR support to the SF Bay Area offices of a Boston-based law firm, supporting the HR Director with staff recruitment efforts, creating job descriptions and job postings, screening and interviewing candidates, and coordinating communication between outside recruiters and hiring managers.
  • Created structured new-hire processes and launched regional orientation and training programs, ensuring internal and legal compliance on new-hire employment documents.
  • Maintained HRIS and payroll employee data, and facilitated HR projects and special events.

Human Resources Specialist

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES (ESA)
San Francisco, CA
06.2006 - 06.2008
  • Responsible for HR and operations support for a 250-employee environmental consulting firm that underwent a major acquisition and tremendous growth during my time with the company.
  • To accommodate rapid expansion, helped create new policies and structure, on-boarding programs, and worked closely with the payroll department to process employee changes.
  • Managed benefits enrollments and medical plans, facilitated the annual Open Enrollment period, and launched and maintained the company Intranet site.

Employment Specialist

UCSF MEDICAL CENTER, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
San Francisco, CA
10.2003 - 06.2006
  • Promoted to a recruitment analyst role, where I took on high-volume recruitment for several UCSF ambulatory care centers and clinics.
  • Sourced, screened, routed, and recruited healthcare candidates, provided compensation analysis, guided new hires through the orientation process, and analyzed and submitted employee personnel actions and changes, ensuring departments followed internal policies and California employment laws.

Human Resources Assistant

UCSF MEDICAL CENTER, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
San Francisco, CA
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • First point of contact for the UCSF Medical Center Human Resources office, and I provided overall clerical support for the Human Resources Director and department.
  • I maintained the public reception area, answered phone calls and general inquiries, and assisted walk-in employees and job applicants.
  • Made travel arrangements for recruiters, and provided IT assistance to candidates as we transitioned to an online application system.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, English

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Spanish language, literature and culture

Universitat de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain

Skills

  • Mac and PC User
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Apps
  • ADP Workforce Now
  • Deltek Vision
  • Deltek Vantagepoint
  • UKG
  • HBS Time Suite
  • Paylocity
  • Paycom
  • UltiPro
  • PeopleSoft
  • OLPPS
  • BrassRing Enterprise
  • Benefits administration
  • Talent acquisition
  • Employee engagement
  • Performance management
  • Compliance regulations
  • Diversity initiatives
  • Leadership coaching
  • Conflict resolution
  • Human resources strategy
  • Workforce planning

Certification

  • Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional Certification (SHRM-CP), 02/01/2

Accomplishments

  • Trusted HR partner and talent strategist at top US Architecture firm during a period of rapid growth.
  • Successfully managed versatile HR functions for complex, multi-division, high profile companies.
  • Provided high-level Human Resources support for West Coast regions of a national Architecture/Engineering firm.
  • Effectively managed Human Resources operations for boutique hotel properties in the San Francisco Bay area.
  • Created employee on-boarding and training programs for a fast-growing pharmacy department in one of the top 10 hospitals in the United States.
  • Managed high-volume recruitment and employment support for over 20 hospital outpatient clinics.
  • Supported recruitment and staffing efforts for West Coast expansion of a national, East-Coast based law firm.
  • Assisted with a major merger/acquisition in an environmental consulting firm, which led to rapid employee and operational growth within a very short period of time.

Languages

  • Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesian
  • Proficient in Spanish

Languages

English
Professional
Indonesian
Professional
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Talent Manager

PERKINS&WILL
09.2023 - 08.2025

Human Resources Manager

HARLEY ELLIS DEVEREAUX (HED)
01.2021 - 08.2023

Human Resources Generalist

HARLEY ELLIS DEVEREAUX (HED)
01.2018 - 01.2021

Regional Human Resources Manager, Hotel Abri & Toll House Hotel

METWEST TERRA HOSPITALITY
04.2017 - 07.2018

Human Resources Liaison

UCSF MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY
04.2009 - 03.2017

Human Resources Representative

GOODWIN PROCTER LLP
06.2008 - 04.2009

Human Resources Specialist

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES (ESA)
06.2006 - 06.2008

Employment Specialist

UCSF MEDICAL CENTER, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
10.2003 - 06.2006

Human Resources Assistant

UCSF MEDICAL CENTER, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
01.2001 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, English

University of California, Santa Barbara

Spanish language, literature and culture

Universitat de Barcelona

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