He Young An
About He Young An
He Young An is a Sr. People Operations Manager at DeepL, with a background in HR roles at various companies including SoundCloud and IKEA Group. He focuses on automations and process improvements while mentoring colleagues to support their professional development.
Current Role at DeepL
He Young An serves as the Senior People Operations Manager at DeepL, a position held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on automations and process improvements to enhance HR operations. He has implemented an HRIS system, streamlining various HR functions. His work aims to optimize efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.
Previous Experience in People Operations
Prior to joining DeepL, He Young An held several positions in People Operations at SoundCloud. He worked as a People Operations Coordinator from 2016 to 2017, then progressed to People Operations Specialist from 2017 to 2018, and finally served as People Operations Manager from 2018 to 2020. He also worked as a Senior People Operations Manager at SoundCloud from 2020 to 2021.
Experience at IKEA Group
He Young An has a history of working at IKEA Group in various HR roles. He served as a Recruiter in 2011 for five months and again in 2012 for six months. Additionally, he worked as an HR Generalist from 2013 to 2014. His roles involved recruitment and general HR functions, contributing to the company's talent acquisition efforts.
Educational Background
He Young An studied at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from 2005 to 2010. He furthered his education at Freie Universität Berlin, focusing on Korean Studies from 2010 to 2012. He also attended EWHA Universität, Graduate School of International Studies, studying International Business Studies from 2009 to 2010.
Mentorship and Professional Development
In his professional roles, He Young An emphasizes mentorship and professional development. He actively mentors colleagues and team members, facilitating workshops aimed at improving team dynamics and processes. His commitment to enhancing the skills and capabilities of his peers is a significant aspect of his approach to People Operations.