Nicholas Perez
About Nicholas Perez
Nicholas Perez is an HR & Recruiting Coordinator at Slingshot Biosciences, where he co-manages vendor relationships and leads recruitment processes. He has previous experience in human resources and logistics, having worked for organizations such as Cytokinetics and Postmates Inc.
Current Role at Slingshot Biosciences
Nicholas Perez serves as the HR & Recruiting Coordinator at Slingshot Biosciences since 2023. In this role, he co-leads the full recruitment process, which encompasses scheduling and conducting interviews, managing debriefs, performing reference checks, and maintaining communication with managers. He also co-manages the relationship with the current IT vendor and assists with performance review data processing for the executive leadership team. Additionally, he played a key role in launching the first-time manager training program, which includes identifying vendors and curating the curriculum for 2024.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to his current position, Nicholas Perez worked at Cytokinetics as a Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator from 2022 to 2023 and as a Human Resources Coordinator from 2020 to 2022. His responsibilities included managing talent acquisition processes and supporting various HR functions. He also worked as a Gameday HR Representative for the Oakland Raiders in 2019, where he contributed to HR operations during events. His diverse experience in HR roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of recruitment and employee management.
Educational Background
Nicholas Perez completed his high school education at Westmoor High School, earning a High School Diploma from 2010 to 2014. He then pursued higher education at Skyline College, where he studied Business Administration and Management, achieving an Associate's degree from 2014 to 2017. He furthered his studies at San Francisco State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from 2017 to 2019. This educational foundation supports his expertise in human resources and organizational management.
Experience in Other Roles
In addition to his HR roles, Nicholas Perez has experience working as a Courier for Postmates Inc. from 2015 to 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area. He also served as a Mentor at CollegeSpring for a brief period in 2019. These roles contributed to his skill set in communication and logistics, enhancing his overall professional profile.
Contributions to Employee Benefits and Compensation
At Slingshot Biosciences, Nicholas Perez co-administers employee benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. He troubleshoots issues with insurance providers to identify solutions and prevent future problems. Additionally, he assisted with Radford data submission related to compensation and equity reporting, demonstrating his involvement in critical HR functions that support employee welfare and organizational compliance.