Tyler Sakats

Director, HR Business Partner at Workhuman

Tyler Sakats, PHR, has a diverse range of work experience in human resources and talent acquisition. From 2019, they have been working at Workhuman, initially as an HR Business Partner before being promoted to Senior HR Business Partner and then Director, HR Business Partner in April 2022. Workhuman is a fast-growing platform focused on social recognition and continuous performance management.

Prior to joining Workhuman, Tyler worked at Interactions LLC as a Human Resources Business Partner, where they played a key role in improving customer sales, service, and support through the combination of technology and human intelligence. Tyler was with Interactions from May 2017 until December 2018.

Tyler also has experience with Datto, Inc., joining as an HR Generalist/Talent Acquisition specialist in December 2014 and staying until May 2017. During their time at Datto, they contributed to the development of backup and disaster recovery solutions, particularly in cloud-to-cloud backup products. Tyler was also involved in talent acquisition activities while at Backupify, which was acquired by Datto.

In addition, Tyler worked as a Talent Acquisition/HR Generalist at Chitika, Inc. from April 2013 to January 2014. Their responsibilities included analyzing data, facilitating team meetings, and providing recommendations to transform company culture.

Earlier in their career, Tyler held positions at EdgeRock Technology Partners as a Direct Hire Recruiter from November 2012 to April 2013, and at Jobspring Partners as a Recruiter from November 2011 to November 2012. During these roles, they focused on recruiting high-end ERP and BI consultants and hiring open-source and .NET engineers, front-end developers, and network managers and engineers.

Overall, Tyler Sakats has a well-rounded background in human resources, talent acquisition, and business partnerships across various industries and organizations.

Tyler Sakats, PHR has a solid educational background in the field of management and human resources. Tyler completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Human Resource at Northern Illinois University from 2004 to 2008. Subsequently, they pursued a Master's degree in Science Sports Management from the same university, which they obtained from 2008 to 2010.

In addition to their academic achievements, Tyler Sakats has also demonstrated a commitment to continuing education and professional development. Tyler obtained the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI in October 2019. This certification signifies their expertise and knowledge in the HR field.

Furthermore, Tyler Sakats obtained the Workhuman Certified Professional certification from Workhuman in March 2021. This certification recognizes their proficiency in fostering a positive work culture and promoting employee engagement.

Overall, Tyler Sakats, PHR possesses a strong educational foundation coupled with valuable certifications, which underscores their dedication to continuous learning and professional growth in the field of human resources and management.

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Timeline

  • Director, HR Business Partner

    April, 2022 - present

  • Sr HR Business Partner

    July, 2021

  • HR Business Partner

    January, 2019

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