Ann Kwon

Ann Kwon, SHRM-SCP, has extensive work experience in the field of human resources. Ann has held various leadership positions in companies such as Urban Alchemy, Armanino LLP, Qualys, GlobalEnglish, and BabyCenter LLC.

At Urban Alchemy, Ann currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer, overseeing the organization's human resources function. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of Human Resources from June 2021 to May 2022.

During their tenure at Armanino LLP from 2018 to 2021, Ann held the role of HR Project Manager, leading project teams in HR operations audits for compliance and assessments for best practices. Ann also collaborated with other divisions, such as Restructuring, Audit, and Tax, on HR and payroll taxation projects.

At Qualys, Ann served as the Director of Human Resources from 2015 to 2018. Ann provided guidance to global HR teams and conducted organizational diagnoses to address challenges related to rapid growth. Ann also served as the Global Human Resources Manager from 2010 to 2015, overseeing HR functions for 11 countries and managing payroll and stock administration.

Ann's work experience at GlobalEnglish from 2008 to 2010 includes the role of Director of Worldwide Human Resources Operations. Ann played a key role in expanding and reorganizing the HR department to accommodate company growth and complex business strategies. Ann also held the position of Human Resources Manager from 2004 to 2008, overseeing US benefits.

In their role as a Human Resources Contractor at BabyCenter LLC from 2003 to 2004, Ann improved the recruiting process and resolved complex benefits and payroll issues for employees.

Overall, Ann Kwon has a solid background in human resources, with expertise in HR operations, payroll, compliance, restructuring, and global HR management.

Ann Kwon, SHRM-SCP, obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of California, Berkeley. In addition to their degree, they have also obtained various certifications related to human resources. These certifications include the SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from SHRM, as well as certifications in Human Resources: Pay Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Leadership and Strategic Impact from LinkedIn. Ann Kwon also holds a Certificate of Distinction in Human Resources Management from UC Berkeley Extension.