Yalina Chen
HR Director at Mercer | Leadership Development & Workforce Strategy | Passionate about People and Performance
- Role
- Human Resources Director at Mercer
- Location
- Tampa, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Yalina Chen
With over a decade of experience in human resources, I’m passionate about building people strategies that drive business growth and meaningful employee experiences. At Mercer, I lead initiatives focused on senior-level recruitment, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. My career began with a strong foundation in psychology, which shaped my belief that great organizations are built by understanding people first. Today, I focus on creating scalable HR frameworks that improve retention, foster collaboration, and empower teams to achieve measurable results. I enjoy bridging data-driven insights with human-centered leadership—helping both people and organizations reach their full potential. Outside of work, I’m an advocate for mentorship and continuous learning, often sharing practical insights on talent strategy and leadership growth.
Experience
Human Resources Director
Jan 2018 — Present · US
Lead strategic HR initiatives for U.S. regional teams, including senior-level recruitment, performance management, and workforce planning.Partner with business leaders to design compensation frameworks, leadership programs, and employee engagement strategies that align with company goals.Key achievements:Improved leadership retention by 15% through succession and mentoring programs.Implemented new performance review processes that increased employee satisfaction scores by 20%.Supported cross-functional restructuring during business expansion into Southeast U.S.
Education
NYU Stern School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2013 — 2014
Tsinghua University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Psychology
2004 — 2008
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