Rachel Birks

CEO

San Francisco, California, United States13 yrs 1 mo experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Scaled SambaNova from 150 to 600+ employees.
  • Implemented new performance management tools globally.
  • Led recruitment for C-Suite and VP-level positions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS HR and Talent Acquisition expert with extensive scaling experience.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionHr ManagementProject Management

Other Skills

ATS ManagementAdministrative AssistantsBudget ManagementBudget OversightCandidate ExperienceCandidate LiaisonCandidate SourcingClient CoordinationClient Relationship ManagementCollege RecruitingCustomer ServiceEmployee Benefits ManagementEmployee Recognition ProgramsEvent PlanningExecutive Recruiting

Experience

13 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
2 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
6 yrs 9 mos
Current Experience

Sambanova

2 roles

VP, People Operations

Promoted

May 2022Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Manage HR, Workplace and Talent Acquisition functions
  • Oversee budgets and approvals for each department
  • Scaled the business from 150 to 600+ employees
  • Designed and implemented new Performance Management program and tool (Lattice) in Fall 2023
  • Built out over 100k sf of office and lab space across the Bay Area and internationally (Sweden, London, India, Japan) with a key focus on unifying employees across the globe
  • Partner with Leadership and other stakeholders to define and set into motion our worldwide location and engagement strategies
HRWorkplace ManagementTalent AcquisitionPerformance ManagementOffice Space DesignHR Management

Senior Director - People Operations

Sep 2019Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

  • SambaNova Systems is a computing startup focused on building machine learning and big data analytics platforms. SambaNova's software-defined analytics platform enables optimum performance for any ML training, inference or analytics models.
  • Updated ATS from Jobvite to Greenhouse in Summer 2020
  • Implemented new onboarding, buddy/mentor, and employee survey programs
  • Manage all of our Employee Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and merit cycles
  • Execute all Exec Recruiting including C-Suite + SVP/VP hires
ATS ManagementOnboarding ProgramsEmployee Benefits ManagementExecutive RecruitingTalent AcquisitionHR Management

Sauce labs

3 roles

Director of People Operations

Promoted

Apr 2015Feb 2019 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Instrumental in scaling Sauce Labs from 27 to 250+ employees worldwide
  • Managed, trained and hired the 5 person People Ops team
  • Oversaw budgets for HR/Recruiting and Facilities worldwide
  • Oversaw migration to new ATS (Jobvite to Greenhouse) in July 2017
  • Co-lead and organized the acquisition of TestObject in December of 2016
  • Implemented and administered 401k program for US based employees
  • Created our Milestone Perks Plan to recognize and reward employees as they celebrate their anniversaries at Sauce Labs
  • Reduced outside recruitment spend and US agency contracts
  • Created recruitment process end to end: from outreach, onsite interview process, offer process, and on-boarding process with a key emphasis on candidate experience
  • Instituted company wide internship program, referral program, annual and performance reviews, and management training
  • Completed full move and upgrade of our SF office in March 2018
  • Managed implementation of new payroll system (Paylocity) and benefits program (Sequoia Tech)
  • Project Lead to roll 160 employees off of PEO (TriNet) to bring payroll and benefits in-house
Scaling OperationsTeam ManagementBudget OversightRecruitment Process DesignTalent AcquisitionHR Management

People Operations Manager

Promoted

Jun 2014Apr 2015 · 10 mos

  • A unique blend of responsibilities that span HR, Recruiting and Facilities
  • Create and manage budgets for HR/Recruiting and G&A
  • Implemented PEO and manage all benefit/payroll related activities
  • Headcount forecasting
  • Offer negotiations
  • Manage team of three
Budget ManagementRecruitmentHR Systems MigrationEmployee Recognition ProgramsTalent AcquisitionHR Management

Recruiting Manager

Sep 2013Apr 2014 · 7 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

  • We are a tight-knit team working to transform how software testing and development gets done. Our platform makes Selenium testing, JavaScript Unit testing, manual testing, and mobile testing hassle-free and awesome.
  • Implemented a new ATS (Jobvite) and HR system (BambooHR)
  • Managed all aspects of recruiting at Sauce Labs including scheduling, phone screens, salary negotiations, offer letters, and background checks
  • Created new hire on-boarding processes for all departments
Recruiting ManagementOnboarding Process CreationHR Systems ImplementationTalent Acquisition

Redfin

Recruiting Coordinator

Dec 2012Sep 2013 · 9 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

  • Coordinate all interviews, travel and candidate reimbursements for Redfin-San Francisco
  • Actively source for candidates in both San Francisco and Seattle
  • Attend and prep for college fairs in the Bay Area
  • Recruit candidates for summer internship program
  • Assist with candidate wrap-ups as needed
  • Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR) as of June 2013
Interview CoordinationCandidate SourcingCollege RecruitingTalent Acquisition

Google

Recruiting Coordinator

Nov 2011Nov 2012 · 1 yr · Mountain View, California

  • Scheduled 2608 onsite sessions and 394 phone screens in 2012
  • Serve as a liaison between recruiters, candidates and the Google interviewers
  • First point of contact with candidates including requests for portfolios, availability, design exercises, and rejections
  • Maintain the confidentiality of candidates, interviewers, and Google
  • Handle last minute cancelations and facility scheduling
  • Organize travel arrangements
  • Draft and deliver offer letters
  • Primary RC for the UX/UI team
Interview CoordinationCandidate LiaisonTravel ArrangementTalent Acquisition

Servcorp usa

Executive Assistant

Feb 2011Nov 2011 · 9 mos · San Francisco, California

  • Daily multi-tasking and details of office organization
  • Designed external and internal marketing materials with Photoshop
  • Provided IT services to clients including diagnosis of hardware and software problems,
  • configuring new IP phones and IT training
  • Generated new clientele through networking events, social media sites and referrals
  • Maintained relationships with floor clients and demonstrated our high
  • quality services to prospective clients
  • Managed business accounts including bills, client invoices and petty cash
Office ManagementClient Relationship ManagementMarketing Material Design

Coldwell banker residential brokerage

Personal Assistant to David Morrell

Jun 2007Aug 2010 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Santa Cruz, California

  • Assisted with over $120 million in sales
  • Supervised multiple rental properties as part of Agent’s business
  • Executed contracts for listing, purchase, and leasing agreements
  • Prepared comparative market analyses for potential sellers and buyers
  • Held and marketed public open houses and gained first-hand client contact
  • Professional attention to detail, phone etiquette, and a high standard of performance
  • Scheduled business meetings including travel and coordinated Agent’s weekly calendar
  • Created property listing and buying packets, visual tours, flyers, and postcards
  • Marketed Agent’s business through multiple websites and advertising campaigns
Sales SupportMarket AnalysisClient Coordination

Education

University of California, Santa Cruz

Bachelor of Arts (BA) — Business Management Economics

Jan 2005Jan 2009

University of Warwick

Jan 2008Jan 2008

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