Karla Tai
About Karla Tai
Karla Tai serves as the Vice President of Talent and Culture at Black Girls CODE, where she utilizes analytics to address organizational challenges and enhance leadership strategies. With extensive experience in human resources and operations, she has held significant roles at various organizations, including the Las Vegas Raiders and Robert Half Management Resources.
Work at Black Girls Code
Karla Tai serves as the Vice President of Talent and Culture at Black Girls CODE, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees talent, culture, and human resources initiatives for teams across various locations, including New York and the Bay Area. She is responsible for designing organizational plans that align with business objectives and ensure continuous evolution. Her work involves leveraging analytics to diagnose organizational issues and develop actionable recommendations for leadership.
Previous Experience at Las Vegas Raiders
Prior to her role at Black Girls CODE, Karla Tai worked for the Las Vegas Raiders as the Vice President of Human Resources and Operations from 2002 to 2020. During her 18 years with the organization, she played a key role in managing HR operations and developing strategies that supported the team's growth and operational efficiency.
Current Role at Robert Half Management Resources
Since 2021, Karla Tai has also been employed as a Business Consultant at Robert Half Management Resources. In this capacity, she applies her expertise in organizational development and human resources to assist clients in optimizing their business operations and addressing various challenges.
Education and Expertise
Karla Tai possesses a strong background in human resources and organizational development. She has extensive experience in managing departmental budgets, ensuring financial efficiency, and aligning resources with strategic goals. Her expertise includes designing comprehensive hiring processes and negotiating contracts with vendors and partners.
Background at Bay Ship & Yacht Co.
Karla Tai began her career as an Accounting Clerk at Bay Ship & Yacht Co. from 1997 to 2001. This early experience provided her with foundational skills in financial management and operations, which she has built upon throughout her career in human resources and organizational leadership.