Amanda Timm, PHR

Head of Talent & HR Operations @ Orkes

About

A motivated PHR-certified people operations, talent, and DEI professional dedicated to using data to solve problems. An innovative and process-driven individual with extensive experience designing and managing People Operations initiatives to ensure a seamless employee experience. Early member of several global, tech-based startups responsible for building and scaling teams with a focus on intentional cultures that foster representation and belonging. (views and opinions are mine alone)

Country

United States

City

San Francisco Bay Area

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Project Management, Data Analysis, Program Management, Program Development, Benefits Administration, HR Business Partnering, Employment Law Compliance, Payroll Management, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), HR Management, Talent Pipelining, Sourcing, Performance Management, Conflict Resolution, HR Policies, Talent Management, Onboarding, Full Life Cycle Recruiting, Strategic Sourcing, Applicant Tracking Systems

Experience

Head of Talent & HR Operations

Orkes

2025-8 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

HR Business Partner / Lead Recruiter

BITKRAFT Ventures

2023-1 - 2025-7 · 2 yrs 7 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

(via Inspired Hires)

Recruiter

Fortis Games

2022-4 - 2023-1 · 10 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

Talent Acquisition Specialist

31st Union

2020-6 - 2022-4 · 1 yr 11 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition

Lucid Holdings, Inc.

2019-9 - 2020-4 · 8 mos

Greater New Orleans Area

Associate, Talent Acquisition

Lucid Holdings, Inc.

2018-5 - 2019-9 · 1 yr 5 mos

Greater New Orleans Area

Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant

Tulane University

2014-8 - 2018-5 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Greater New Orleans Area

Education

Tulane University

Social Psychology

My master's thesis was focused on intersectionality. Specifically, I was interested in how race and gender combine to affect both perceptions and experiences of ethnic minority women in science, technology, engineering, and math (i.e., STEM) fields.