Chris Scott
About Chris Scott
Chris Scott serves as the HR Manager for the Americas at Backbase, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in human resources, having previously held roles at Backbase, Shepherd Center, and Pond & Company.
Current Role at Backbase
Chris Scott currently serves as the HR Manager for the Americas at Backbase, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he oversees human resources operations across North and South America. His responsibilities include managing employee relations, developing HR strategies, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. Scott's role is pivotal in fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee engagement within the organization.
Previous Experience at Backbase
Before his current role, Chris Scott worked as an HR Business Partner for North and South America at Backbase from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, he was responsible for aligning HR initiatives with business objectives and supporting management in employee-related matters. His tenure at Backbase has been marked by significant contributions to HR processes and policies.
Professional Background in Human Resources
Chris Scott has extensive experience in human resources, having held various positions prior to his current role. He worked as an HR Business Partner at Shepherd Center from 2019 to 2020 and as an Associate Human Resources Manager at Pond & Company from 2016 to 2019. His career in HR began at Endeavor Telecom, where he served as a Field Operations Coordinator and later as a Field Resource Manager. Scott's diverse background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of HR practices across different industries.
Education and Qualifications
Chris Scott studied at Georgia State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology from 2004 to 2009. He also completed his secondary education at Lakeside High School. His academic background in psychology provides him with insights into employee behavior and organizational dynamics, which are essential in his HR roles.
Key Initiatives and Contributions
Throughout his career, Chris Scott has spearheaded several key initiatives. He successfully led the approval of the Orange Carpet visa by the Dutch Embassy, streamlining business travel for American employees to the Netherlands. Additionally, he collaborated with the Vice President of HR and CFO to create the first annual events budget for the United States, enhancing company culture through hybrid and in-person events. Scott also played a crucial role in launching an anonymous employee hotline and revitalizing Backbase's Code of Conduct and Whistleblower policies.