Tanya Peterson
Head of People Operations @Heliogen
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WORK HISTORY
Head of People Operations @Heliogen
Pasadena, CA, US
Strategic and hands-on People Operations leader at a high-growth renewable energy company, supporting a diverse workforce across engineering, manufacturing, project management, corporate services, and R&D. Oversaw HR operations across multi-state locations (CA, TX) and an international office in Germany. Scaled HR strategies to support growth, enhance employee experience, and prepare the company for a successful IPO.HR Strategy & Infrastructure – Built scalable frameworks across onboarding, offboarding, performance management, and leadership development.Culture & Engagement – Led pulse surveys, recognition programs, and feedback channels to strengthen connection and motivation.Total Rewards – Developed market-aligned comp structures, job architecture, and equitable pay strategies to attract and retain talent.Compliance – Managed EEOC filings, 401(k) audits, and workers’ comp across multi-state operations, ensuring regulatory adherence.Leadership Development – Launched manager training, DISC assessments, and career development planning.Talent Acquisition – Streamlined hiring with standardized job descriptions, scorecards, and structured interviews.IPO Readiness – Aligned people strategy and HR infrastructure to support the company’s 2021 public offering.Systems & Communication – Partnered with IT to build HR workflows, strengthen reporting, and deliver internal communications during change.HR Tech – Selected and implemented ADP Workforce Now, Greenhouse, Culture Amp, Slido, and SurveyMonkey to automate workflows and improve engagement.Skills: Human Capital Management · HR Operations · Total Rewards · Leadership Development · Talent Acquisition · Compliance · Engagement · HR Tech
EDUCATION
Hartwick College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Management
SKILLS
ABOUT TANYA PETERSON
I’m a strategic and hands-on People leader who builds strong, scalable HR foundations that support growth and organizational clarity.I partner closely with executive teams to align people strategy with evolving business needs—whether strengthening infrastructure, supporting growth, or guiding organizations through transition. My experience spans technology, renewable energy, financial services, and marketing environments, where I’ve helped mature people practices while remaining deeply engaged in day-to-day execution.I bring end-to-end HR ownership, including operations, total rewards and compensation design, compliance, performance management, talent acquisition, leadership development, and employee engagement. I’ve led system implementations, improved reporting and governance, and supported multi-state and select international teams—ensuring structure, consistency, and accountability.I’m known for steady leadership during periods of change—bringing structure without rigidity and thoughtful execution without unnecessary complexity. I focus on building practical, durable systems that enable leaders to operate effectively and teams to perform at their best.I’m energized by environments where HR is expected to operate as a true business partner—owning outcomes, strengthening leadership capability, and building foundations that scale with the organization.Functional scope includes organizational design, HR operations and compliance, total rewards strategy, HRIS and infrastructure development, performance management, leadership enablement, scalable talent acquisition, change management, and cross-functional executive partnership.
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