Yalan Tan
About Yalan Tan
Yalan Tan is the Associate Director of HR at BeiGene in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a background in HR roles at Amazon, SERES, ASML, MA Labs, and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China.
Current Title and Role
Yalan Tan currently holds the position of Associate Director, HR at BeiGene, a biotechnology company located in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, Yalan Tan oversees HR operations, develops strategic HR initiatives, and implements company-wide policies to enhance employee engagement and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Yalan Tan worked at Amazon as an HR Business Partner II from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she led a cross-functional team to develop an efficient onboarding process, successfully reducing the new hire ramp-up time by 30%. Her role involved collaborating with various departments to align HR strategies with business goals.
Experience at SERES
From 2017 to 2020, Yalan Tan served as Senior Human Resources Manager at SERES in Santa Clara, California. In this role, she was responsible for managing HR functions such as recruitment, employee relations, and performance management. She played a critical role in shaping the HR landscape to support organizational growth during her three years at the company.
Education and Expertise
Yalan Tan earned her Master's degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations (HRIR) from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where she studied from 2012 to 2014. She is also certified in DDI Leadership Training, with a focus on developing leadership skills for mid-level managers.
Keynote Speaker and Initiatives
In 2021, Yalan Tan delivered a keynote speech at the HR Tech Conference on 'Adapting HR Strategies in a Post-Pandemic World.' Additionally, she implemented a comprehensive employee wellness program at BeiGene, which resulted in a 20% increase in employee satisfaction scores. These initiatives reflect her innovative approach to human resources management.
Volunteer Work
Yalan Tan actively volunteers as a mentor for the Women in Tech initiative, where she provides guidance and support to young female professionals in the technology sector. Her commitment to mentoring underscores her dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.