Tracy Clark, J.D., Shrm Cp
About Tracy Clark, J.D., Shrm Cp
Tracy Clark, J.D., Shrm Cp, is an HR Business Partner at The New York Times, with extensive experience in people operations across various organizations. She has held multiple leadership roles, including Director of People Operations at Saltbox and Insight Data Science, and has a background in law and American history.
Current Role at The New York Times
Tracy Clark currently serves as an HR Business Partner at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for managing various human resources functions, supporting employee relations, and contributing to workforce strategy. Her work focuses on enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee engagement within the company.
Previous Experience in People Operations
Tracy Clark has extensive experience in people operations, having held several key positions in various organizations. She worked as the Director of People Operations at Saltbox for five months in 2021. Prior to that, she served in multiple roles at Insight Data Science, including Head of People and Workplace Operations from 2017 to 2018 and Director of People and Workplace Operations from 2018 to 2020. Her tenure at Insight Data Science spanned from 2016 to 2020, highlighting her expertise in managing workplace dynamics.
Educational Background
Tracy Clark earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of North Carolina School of Law. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in American History from the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, she studied American/United States Studies/Civilization at King's College London. This educational background supports her career in human resources and legal aspects of employee relations.
Teaching and Early Career Experience
Before transitioning into human resources, Tracy Clark worked as an Instructor of Humanities and Dorm Parent at Asheville School from 2007 to 2009. This role involved teaching and mentoring students, providing her with foundational skills in communication and leadership. She also gained legal experience as a Summer Associate in the Office of the General Counsel at the University of Delaware and as a Legal Extern at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2012.
Founding Member at TroopHR
Tracy Clark was a Founding Member at TroopHR, where she contributed to the establishment and development of the organization from 2021 to 2023. In this role, she focused on creating effective human resource strategies and fostering a positive workplace culture. Her involvement in TroopHR reflects her commitment to advancing human resources practices.