SKYLER CYLKE
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with 20+ years of experience in biotech, healthcare, HR, and corporate operations. Skilled in streamlining onboarding, optimizing recruitment, and coordinating patient care, with a proven ability to enhance workflows, lead cross-functional teams, and drive operational efficiency. Adept at stakeholder collaboration, compliance, and process improvement, ensuring seamless execution in dynamic environments. Recognized for precision, adaptability, and a people-centered approach that fosters inclusivity and innovation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
UCSF
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported the onboarding process for over 600 Residents and Clinical Fellows, enhancing their transition into the academic environment.
- Reviewed and processed various HR requests, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all transactions.
- Coordinated visa and immigration processes with the UC International Scholars Office, facilitating smooth entry for international candidates.
- Assisted Academic Generalists with HR tasks, contributing to a collaborative team environment.
IT Onboarding & Recruiting Coordination Service Manager
Genentech
05.2019 - 10.2024
- Orchestrated employee onboarding across five corporate sites, enhancing collaboration with Security, Hardware, and HR to streamline processes and improve new hire experience.
- Led high-profile recruitment efforts, coordinating executive and technical interviews, travel, and VIP candidate experiences to attract top talent.
- Optimized onboarding workflows through process automation, implementing DocuSign for remote paperwork to reduce processing time and administrative burden.
- Trained and supervised contractors, refining programs to enhance service delivery and ensure compliance with global IT policies.
- Directed IT space planning and return-to-office initiatives, coordinating complex department transitions with Site Services.
- Drove digital transformation, deploying a global portal to centralize external partner data and onboarding.
- Fostered an inclusive workplace by engaging in mentorship, diversity & inclusion programs, and employee resource groups.
IT Project and Recruitment Coordinator
Genentech
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Facilitated over 800+ interviews annually, coordinating complex scheduling, candidate communications, and high-touch travel logistics to enhance the recruitment experience.
- Optimized onboarding processes for contingent hires by implementing structured orientation programs, streamlining welcome materials, and seamless equipment distribution.
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives, introducing DocuSign for remote paperwork to eliminate inefficiencies and accelerate hiring timelines.
- Collaborated with the Site Services Team to orchestrate workspace transitions, maintaining up-to-date department floor plans and ensuring smooth relocations for teams.
- Managed IT purchase orders and change requests, coordinating procurement workflows to support operational needs.
- Bridged communication gaps between HR, IT leadership, and hiring managers, enhancing alignment on recruitment goals and operational strategies.
- Played a pivotal role in organizational efficiency by standardizing procedures and advising on best practices for hiring and onboarding.
Team Lead and Patient Care Coordinator
UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center
06.2013 - 04.2016
- Directed day-to-day operations in a high-volume oncology clinic, coordinating patient care for four oncologists and a multidisciplinary nursing team.
- Managed complex scheduling for chemotherapy, scans, and treatments, streamlining workflows to minimize delays and enhance patient experience.
- Navigated intricate insurance and authorization processes, advocating for patient access to necessary treatments and resolving coverage barriers with insurers.
- Orchestrated provider and patient communications, triaging medical requests, coordinating multi-disciplinary consultations, and facilitating seamless records and radiology reviews.
- Championed patient advocacy efforts, leveraging multilingual translation services to ensure equitable care for international and non-English-speaking patients.
Surgery Unit Coordinator
Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2013
Education
Masters of Science - Human Resources Management
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CABachelor of Arts - Screenwriting and English
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CAProfessional Certification - Human Resources Management
University of Nevada
Reno, NVSkills
- Applicant Tracking & HRIS Platforms
- Digital Workflow Automation
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Project Management
- Space Planning Software
- Compliance & Security Protocols
- Management
- Workflow Optimization Tools
- Multiple CRM & Employee Engagement Platforms
SIGNATURE STRENGTHS
- Process Optimization
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Strategic Problem-Solving
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Workflow & Space Planning
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Candidate & Patient Experience
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Continuous Improvement Programs
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
UCSF
04.2025 - 12.2025
IT Onboarding & Recruiting Coordination Service Manager
Genentech
05.2019 - 10.2024
IT Project and Recruitment Coordinator
Genentech
04.2016 - 05.2019
Team Lead and Patient Care Coordinator
UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center
06.2013 - 04.2016
Surgery Unit Coordinator
Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Screenwriting and English
Loyola Marymount University
Professional Certification - Human Resources Management
University of Nevada
Masters of Science - Human Resources Management
Golden Gate University