Zita Zhao
About Zita Zhao
Zita Zhao is a Global Talent Acquisition Partner at PingCAP, specializing in recruitment for senior to principal level positions in North America. With extensive experience in various HR roles, she has previously worked at Microsoft and Cheetah Mobile, and has a strong educational background in Strategic Management and Business Administration.
Work at PingCAP
Zita Zhao serves as the Global Talent Acquisition Partner at PingCAP, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she supports recruitment efforts for senior to principal level positions, focusing on areas such as Sales, Technical Services, Product Marketing Managers, and Solution Architects across North America. Her responsibilities include strategizing and executing recruitment initiatives to attract top talent in the technology sector.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Zita Zhao has significant experience from her tenure at Microsoft, where she worked in various recruiting roles from 2017 to 2021. Initially, she served as the University Recruiting Lead & PM in Beijing, China, before transitioning to a Recruiter-Industry Recruiting position in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, from 2018 to 2020. During her time at Microsoft, she focused on campus recruitment and industry-specific hiring, contributing to the company's talent acquisition strategies.
Background in Human Resources
Before her role at PingCAP, Zita Zhao worked at Cheetah Mobile as HRBP & Recruiting Management from 2015 to 2017 in Beijing, China. She also held the position of Staff Recruiter at Huilan InfoTech Co., Ltd. from 2014 to 2015. Her diverse background in human resources has equipped her with the skills necessary for effective recruitment and talent management across various industries.
Education and Expertise
Zita Zhao holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University (CN), which she completed from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education at Jilin University, where she studied Strategic Management for one year in 2011-2012. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in talent acquisition and strategic recruitment.
Mentorship and Leadership
In her professional roles, Zita Zhao has taken on mentorship responsibilities, supervising interns and junior recruiters. She has facilitated their development and supported them in achieving successful recruitment outcomes. Her leadership in campus recruitment initiatives has been instrumental in managing recruitment cycles and ensuring effective execution of hiring strategies.