Melissa Lam
About Melissa Lam
Melissa Lam is a Sr. HRIS Analyst at Coupa Software with extensive experience in talent operations and accounting.
Sr. HRIS Analyst at Coupa Software
Since 2023, Melissa Lam has held the position of Sr. HRIS Analyst at Coupa Software, a leading technology platform for Business Spend Management. Based in San Mateo, California, she is responsible for managing Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) to optimize HR processes and data management within the company. Her role involves system configuration, data integrity, and reporting to support HR functions.
Career at Coupa Software
Melissa Lam started working at Coupa Software in 2022 as Sr. Global Talent Data Analyst. She held this position for 11 months before transitioning to her current role as Sr. HRIS Analyst in 2023. In her previous position, Melissa focused on analyzing talent data on a global scale to support the company's recruitment and talent management strategies. Her experience at Coupa has contributed significantly to her expertise in HR analytics and data management.
Previous Roles in Talent Operations
Before joining Coupa, Melissa Lam held several positions in talent operations. From 2021 to 2022, she worked at Quizlet as Sr. Talent Operations Analyst, focusing on improving recruitment and onboarding processes. Prior to that, she was Sr. Talent Operations at Karius in 2021 for a brief tenure of 2 months. She also served as a Technical/Executive Recruiting Coordinator at Toyota Research Institute from 2018 to 2021 and as a Recruiting Coordinator in Los Altos, CA in 2018.
Accounting and Legal Experience
Melissa Lam has a diverse professional background that includes roles in accounting and legal administration. She worked as an Accountant at Enterprise Holdings in 2017 and at Infineon Technologies in 2016, preceded by a two-year internship in Accounting & Finance at Infineon. Earlier in her career, she served as a Legal Administrative Assistant at Stevens Law Group, P.C., from 2012 to 2014.
Educational Background
Melissa Lam attended San Jose State University, where she earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting. This academic foundation has played a significant role in her career, providing her with the necessary skills for her various positions in HR and accounting. She also completed her high school education at Piedmont Hills High School.