Jazz M. Caldwell, Phr
About Jazz M. Caldwell, Phr
Jazz M. Caldwell serves as the Senior Director and Head of People Operations at Calithera Biosciences, where he has worked since 2018. He has a strong background in human resources, having held various leadership roles in multiple companies over two decades.
Work at Calithera Biosciences
Jazz M. Caldwell has served as the Senior Director and Head of People Operations at Calithera Biosciences since 2018. In this role, Caldwell has implemented several key initiatives to enhance human resources operations. Notably, a paperless performance review system was introduced to improve efficiency in performance evaluations. Caldwell also played a significant role in the deployment of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), which streamlined the applicant evaluation process. Additionally, Caldwell has been instrumental in fostering a learning culture within the organization, contributing to employee development initiatives and promoting employee engagement through effective communication strategies.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to joining Calithera Biosciences, Jazz M. Caldwell held various HR roles across multiple organizations. Caldwell worked as a Senior HR Consultant at Vendini for five months in 2016. Following this, Caldwell served as the Senior Manager of Human Resources at Tricida, Inc. for one year. Earlier in the career, Caldwell was the Head of Human Resources at XDx, now known as CareDx, for two years. Caldwell's experience also includes a four-year tenure as HR Manager at Stiefel Laboratories, Inc., and five years as an HR Generalist at InterMune. This diverse background has contributed to a comprehensive understanding of human resources management.
Education and Expertise
Jazz M. Caldwell studied Human Resources Management and Services at the University of Phoenix from 2013 to 2018. This educational background has provided Caldwell with a solid foundation in HR principles and practices, which has been applied throughout a career in various human resources roles. The expertise gained through formal education and extensive professional experience supports Caldwell's current responsibilities in overseeing people operations at Calithera Biosciences.
Achievements in People Operations
At Calithera Biosciences, Jazz M. Caldwell has directed corporate benefits programs aimed at maintaining competitiveness and cost-effectiveness. Caldwell successfully transitioned the company's benefits and payroll operations from a third-party platform to an in-house system, enhancing control and customization of HR processes. These initiatives reflect a commitment to improving organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction within the company.