Paulette Malak, Mpa
About Paulette Malak, Mpa
Paulette Malak, MPA, serves as the Director and HR Business Partner at Adobe, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various roles at organizations such as McKesson, Sutter Health, and the University of California.
Current Role at Adobe
Paulette Malak currently serves as the Director, HR Business Partner at Adobe. She has held this position since 2022 and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In her role, she is responsible for aligning human resources strategies with business objectives, fostering a culture of collaboration, and enhancing employee engagement.
Previous Experience at Adobe
Prior to her current role, Paulette worked at Adobe as a Senior Manager, HR Business Partner from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she contributed to various HR initiatives aimed at improving workforce effectiveness and supporting organizational growth.
Work History in Human Resources
Paulette has extensive experience in human resources across multiple organizations. She worked at McKesson in various roles, including Director, HR Business Partner from 2019 to 2021 and Senior Manager, HR Business Partner from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as Lead Human Resources Generalist at Sutter Health from 2012 to 2014 and held positions at the University of California Office of the President and UC Berkeley.
Educational Background
Paulette earned her Master’s degree in Public Affairs and Administration with a focus on Human Resources/Change Option from California State University - East Bay, studying from 2011 to 2013. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Law & Society from the University of California, Riverside.
Internship Experience
Paulette gained early experience in human resources through various internships. She worked as an Administrative Intern for the City of Albany in 2012 and as a Human Resources Intern for the City of Hayward from 2012 to 2013. These roles provided her with foundational skills in HR practices and organizational dynamics.