Elke Taylor
About Elke Taylor
Elke Taylor is the Director, People Business Partner at Sojern, where she aligns business objectives with people strategies. She has extensive experience in HR roles across various companies and regions, focusing on performance management and employee relations.
Current Role at Sojern
Elke Taylor serves as the Director, People Business Partner at Sojern, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she collaborates with the Chief Revenue Officer to align business objectives with people strategies. Her focus includes enhancing performance and talent management, as well as employee relations. The position is hybrid, allowing for a blend of remote and in-office work in London, England.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Elke Taylor accumulated extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked as HR Director at MAXIS Global Benefits Network for one year in London. She also held multiple positions at Intralinks, including Senior HRBP EMEA, HR Generalist EMEA & APAC, and Director of Human Resources. Her tenure at Alteryx as Senior HR Business Partner lasted three years, and she also worked at Novae and Alpha Trains Group in HR roles.
Educational Background
Elke Taylor studied at the University of Applied Sciences in Geislingen an der Steige, where she earned an Applied Degree in Business Law from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education at London Metropolitan University, obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in CIPD from 2008 to 2010. Earlier, she completed her secondary education at Konrad Adenauer Gymnasium Meckenheim, achieving the Abitur.
Expertise in Human Resources
Elke Taylor possesses expertise in performance and talent management, employee relations, and organizational design. Her experience spans multiple regions, including the US, EMEA, and APAC. This diverse background enables her to develop and implement effective people strategies that support organizational objectives.