Dawn Taylor
About Dawn Taylor
Dawn Taylor serves as the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at Nektar Therapeutics, where she leads initiatives in diversity, equity, and inclusion while managing the immigration program. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various roles at Nektar Therapeutics and other organizations over the past two decades.
Work at Nektar Therapeutics
Dawn Taylor currently serves as the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at Nektar Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she has partnered with the Compensation team to establish market-based salary ranges utilizing Radford salary surveys. She has developed competitive job offers that consider various factors, including internal equity and long-term incentives. Taylor has also executed a talent social media strategy to enhance recruitment efforts and brand presence. Additionally, she has led the strategy and execution of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, focusing on eliminating unconscious bias in the recruitment process.
Education and Expertise
Dawn Taylor earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Sociology from California State University-San Marcos. She also holds a certification in Human Resources Management from San Diego State University. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in talent acquisition and human resources, enabling her to effectively manage recruitment strategies and initiatives.
Background in Human Resources
Dawn Taylor has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She began her career at Harcourt, where she served as a Human Resources Assistant and later as a Human Resources Representative. She then transitioned to Elsevier, where she held positions as Human Resources Manager I and II. Taylor worked at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP as a Senior HR Generalist and HR Business Partner before returning to Nektar Therapeutics, where she has held several positions in talent acquisition since 2015.
Achievements in Talent Acquisition
During her tenure at Nektar Therapeutics, Dawn Taylor has spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive internship program, accommodating up to 15 interns at various educational levels. She has played a pivotal role in managing the immigration program, collaborating with an immigration law firm to secure various visa types during challenging periods, including the Covid-19 pandemic. Taylor's efforts have contributed to enhancing the diversity of candidate pools and interview teams through targeted DEI initiatives.