Elizabeth Thomas
About Elizabeth Thomas
Elizabeth Thomas is the Head of Total Rewards at Handshake, based in San Francisco, California. She has extensive experience in human resources, specializing in Total Rewards, and has held various roles at companies such as Checkr, Omada Health, and Intel Security.
Current Role at Handshake
Elizabeth Thomas serves as the Head of Total Rewards at Handshake, a role she has held since 2024. Based in San Francisco, California, she focuses on overseeing the company's total rewards strategy, which includes compensation, benefits, and employee services. Her expertise in this area contributes to the overall employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Checkr, Inc.
Before joining Handshake, Elizabeth held multiple roles at Checkr, Inc. She worked as the Director of People Operations & Total Rewards from 2022 to 2023 and briefly served as Director, Total Rewards in 2023. Her tenure at Checkr involved developing and implementing total rewards strategies to enhance employee engagement and retention.
Background in Human Resources
Elizabeth has a diverse background in human resources, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She began her career as a Human Resources Intern at McAfee in 2009. Over the years, she has held positions such as HR Representative and HR Services Coordinator at Intel Security, and Senior Manager of Total Rewards at Omada Health. Her experience spans over a decade in HR services, operations, and total rewards.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Psychology from the University of Puget Sound, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She also studied Baking and Pastry Arts at Le Cordon Bleu Paris from 2014 to 2015. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in HR, particularly in total rewards, benefits, and compensation.
Professional Contributions and Advisory Roles
In addition to her role at Handshake, Elizabeth is a Customer Advisory Board Member at Pave, a position she has held since 2023. This role allows her to leverage her expertise in total rewards and human resources to provide insights and guidance to the organization, further enhancing her contributions to the HR field.