Harry Tran

About Harry Tran

I am a global HR Executive with 20+ years of experience transforming organizations, scaling high-growth environments, and building people systems that unlock performance, culture, and long-term organizational health. My career spans Amazon, Samsung, and Filecoin Foundation, where I’ve led large-scale workforce expansion, global people operations, and enterprise transformations across the U.S, Canada, Korea, India, and distributed Web3 ecosystems.My leadership philosophy is simple: HR is a strategic force multiplier. Done well, it accelerates clarity, strengthens culture, elevates leadership, and enables people to do the best work of their careers. I bring a blend of strategic foresight, operational discipline, coaching depth, and global cultural fluency to every environment I support.Over the years, I’ve built HR from the ground up, led organizations through hyper-growth, rebuilt COEs, introduced modern people technology, and partnered with executive teams to shape the future of work. Whether scaling a team by 900%, increasing leadership diversity, improving retention, redesigning compensation frameworks, or modernizing systems and policies, my focus is always on creating scalable, human-centered, high-performing organizations.Known for navigating complexity with empathy and precision, I serve as a trusted advisor to executives and boards, helping leaders make data-driven decisions, build inclusive cultures, and align people strategy with business priorities. As a certified Hogan practitioner and executive coach, I help leaders expand self-awareness, strengthen capability, and lead through change with clarity and confidence.I thrive at the intersection of strategy, culture, and execution, and I’m passionate about building workplaces where people feel grounded, empowered, and inspired to grow.If you’re passionate about shaping culture, elevating people strategy, or building organizations prepared for the future of work, I’d love to connect.

Experience

1. Head of Human Resources

   Filecoin Foundation

   Aug 2022 — Present

   As the Head of HR/People at Filecoin Foundation, I lead the full spectrum of the organization’s people strategy—driving growth, performance, and culture in a global, mission-driven environment.I oversee all core HR functions, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, L&D, HR policies, compensation, benefits, payroll, and compliance. I built and continue to evolve a scalable HR infrastructure to support rapid organizational development.I partner directly with the executive team and managers to align people initiatives with business goals, improve workforce productivity, and shape a values-driven, high-performance culture. A key focus of my work is delivering a seamless and meaningful employee experience across the entire talent lifecycle—from recruitment to retention.

Education

• International Feng Shui Guild

  IFSG Red Ribbon , Feng Shui

  2018 — 2018

• International Feng Shui School

  Masters in Feng Shui

  2018 — 2018

• Sheridan College

  Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Management

  1999 — 1999

• Brock University

  BA, Political Science

  1995 — 1998

Skills

• Team Management
• Program Management
• Human Resources
• Social Networking
• Onboarding
• Recruiting
• Hris
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Sourcing
• Contract Recruitment
• Employee Benefits
• College Recruiting
• Interviews
• Screening
• Hiring
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Employee Engagement
• Talent Management
• Operations Management
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Time Management
• Business Development
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Account Management
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Digital Media
• Benefits Negotiation
• Organizational Development
• Employer Branding
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Coaching
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting