Lena Lee Owyang
HR Operations
- Role
- People Operations Director at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lena Lee Owyang
People Operations leader with 10+ years of experience scaling HR programs across high-growth tech, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. I specialize in building practical, people-first solutions that drive growth without adding unnecessary complexity or cost. I am a hands-on partner to leadership, using data-informed strategies to solve problems and improve operational efficiency.Key AchievementsSystems & Integration: Led org-wide HRIS implementations and managed multi-entity HR integrationsStrategy & Operations: Designed scalable compensation and benefits programs aligned with business goalsLeadership Partnership: Collaborated with executives to enhance employee experience and streamline HR functionsCore ExpertiseTotal Rewards: Compensation, benefits, leaves of absence and 401(k) administrationHRIS & Payroll: Workday, ADP, Paylocity, and GreenhouseEmployee Relations: Investigations, manager coaching, and complianceOperations: Process automation, immigration, and reporting at scaleI am passionate about building efficient, human-centric HR functions that support teams and drive impact.
Experience
People Operations Director
Sep 2025 — Present · Redwood City, CA, US
Education
University of California, Davis
B.A., Political Science
2007
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