Merry Zhou

About Merry Zhou

As a Human Resources Generalist at Apple, I am part of the People Team that supports the growth and development of the Apple Retail Store employees in the Americas region. I have over 12 years of experience in recruiting, coordinating, and engaging talent across the globe, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific market.I am passionate about creating a culture of inclusion, belonging, and innovation at Apple, where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission of enriching lives. As a certified Gallup Strength Coach, I help individuals and teams discover and leverage their strengths, as well as foster collaboration and communication. I also lead the Apple Asian Pacific Association DNA, a network that celebrates and supports the diversity of our employees and customers.

Experience

1. Human Resources Generalist

   Apple

   Feb 2022 — Present

Education

• Wayne State University

  Bachelor of Science, Design and Merchandising

  1998 — 2002

• A.T. Still University

  Certificate Program, Health Administration

  2007 — 2008

• The University of Hong Kong

  Postgraduate Degree, Organization & Human Resource Management

  2017 — 2019

Skills

• Employee Relations
• Retail
• Event Management
• Human Resources
• Sourcing
• Customer Experience
• Sales
• Succession Planning
• Management
• Team Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership
• Onboarding
• Recruiting
• Event Planning
• Customer Service
• Client/Hiring Manager Relationships
• Training
• Project Management
• Technical Recruiting
• Performance Management
• Talent Management
• Hiring
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Team Leadership