Irene Chao
About Irene Chao
Irene Chao is a Global Human Resources professional with extensive experience in various HR roles across multiple organizations, including the U.S. Department of State and AngelList. She currently works at Pilot, focusing on integrating technology with HR practices to optimize operations.
Current Role in Global Human Resources
Irene Chao currently holds the position of Global Human Resources/People and Payroll Operations at Pilot. She has been in this role since 2021, working remotely. In her position, she emphasizes the importance of flexible work environments, which is a key aspect of modern HR practices. Her responsibilities include overseeing payroll operations and managing human resources functions on a global scale.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Irene Chao has a diverse background in human resources, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She served as a Human Resources Manager at Specialized Engineering Solutions, Inc. from 2016 to 2018, and as a Human Resources and Payroll Manager at MSC (Medical Simulation Corporation) from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Human Resources Advisor at Hitachi Data Systems from 2013 to 2014 and as a Senior Recruiting Assistant at Streffco Consultants, Inc. from 2012 to 2013.
Internship and Early Career
Irene Chao began her career with an internship at the U.S. Department of State in 2010, where she worked as an Intern Summit & Stay-In-School and Co-Op Coordinator for one month in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. She also worked as a General Service Assistant at the U.S. Department of State in Singapore for one month in 2011. These early experiences contributed to her foundational knowledge in human resources.
Educational Background
Irene Chao earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Colorado Denver, where she studied Human Resource, International Business, and Psychology. Additionally, she pursued further education in data analysis at General Assembly in 2017 and completed a year-long program in Front-End and Back-End Web Development at Bloc from 2015 to 2016. This educational background supports her focus on integrating technology with human resources.
Role at AngelList
Prior to her current position, Irene Chao worked at AngelList as Global Human Resources/People Operations from 2019 to 2021. In this role, she served as People Operations Manager, where she was responsible for managing HR operations and enhancing the employee experience in a remote work environment.