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ARTIMISS FAGERLUND

San Jose

Summary

HR executive with nearly 20 years of experience in developing and optimizing inclusive people ecosystems for leading global tech companies. Expertise in HR Business Partner functions, People Operations, HR Technology & Analytics, and Employee Experience within dynamic, high-growth environments. Recognized for strategic advisory to C-suite leaders, leveraging AI and digital innovation to enhance workforce strategies and drive enterprise value.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of People Services

Chainlink Labs
NYC
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Leading global HR transformation for one of Web3’s most influential players, operating across 55+ countries.
  • Architected and scaled People Services infrastructure, overseeing HR Operations, Technology, Analytics, Employee Relations, Immigration, and Experience.
  • Partnered with executive leadership to align people strategy with business priorities in decentralized work environments.
  • Launched scalable, tech-enabled processes to improve the lifecycle experience from onboarding to offboarding.
  • Developed global HR compliance and data frameworks across 58 countries.

Sr. Director, Global HR Operations

Splunk (A Cisco Company)
San Jose
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Orchestrated global HR operations strategy during critical M&A and organizational changes.
  • Led a team of 38 in PMO, HR M&A, Employee Support, and centralized HRBP functions.
  • Guided the HR Transformation team in executing reduction-in-force and cost optimization.
  • Launched analytics-driven decision frameworks to enhance operational efficiency and speed.
  • Managed integration planning during acquisition transition with Cisco.

Director, HR Business Partnering Lead

Uber
San Francisco
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Led global HRBP teams across business units, including Marketing, Policy, Uber Freight, and Elevate.
  • Led organization-wide talent strategy, leadership development, and a 500-person global layoff, and divestiture.
  • Advised the C-suite on complex people issues, and drove key performance and engagement initiatives.
  • Embedded inclusive design and D&I strategy into organizational change efforts.
  • Key contributor to pandemic response planning and future-of-work strategy.

Director, HR Business Partnering

Adobe
San Jose
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Collaborated with executive leaders in Customer Experience, Enterprise Sales, and Legal to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Delivered HR strategies that improved culture and retention while developing leadership pipelines for high-potential candidates.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion hiring practices to foster a more equitable workplace.
  • Engaged in performance coaching initiatives for executives to drive personal and professional growth.

VP, People

STX Digital (STX Entertainment)
Burbank
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Established People function for digital media startup supported by STX Entertainment.
  • Drove talent acquisition and engagement initiatives from inception to execution.
  • Advised President on executive recruitment, cultural development, and strategic growth planning.

Director, HR Business Partnering

Yahoo!
Sunnyvale
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Strategic HR advisor to SVP-level leadership across Media, Marketing, and Global functions.
  • Led performance management transformation; supported over 2,000 employees globally.
  • Designed and implemented scalable programs in succession, engagement, and org design.

HR Manager (Various Roles)

Adobe
San Jose
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Held progressive roles in HR Shared Services, University Programs, Compensation, and Global Programs.

Education

Master of HR Management -

Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA

B.A. - Sociology

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Skills

  • Organizational design strategies
  • AI-driven HR analytics
  • International HR operations
  • Transformational change leadership
  • Mergers and acquisitions expertise
  • Cultural engagement initiatives
  • Leadership talent development
  • Cryptography and Web3 innovations

Awards

  • Adobe HR Excellence Award
  • Yahoo! You Rock! HR Excellence Award

TEACHING

  • Adjunct Professor – Master of HR Management
  • Golden Gate University | 2020–Present

Timeline

Head of People Services

Chainlink Labs
01.2023 - 05.2025

Sr. Director, Global HR Operations

Splunk (A Cisco Company)
01.2020 - 01.2023

Director, HR Business Partnering Lead

Uber
01.2018 - 01.2020

Director, HR Business Partnering

Adobe
01.2016 - 01.2018

VP, People

STX Digital (STX Entertainment)
01.2015 - 01.2016

Director, HR Business Partnering

Yahoo!
01.2011 - 01.2015

HR Manager (Various Roles)

Adobe
01.2007 - 01.2011

Master of HR Management -

Golden Gate University

B.A. - Sociology

San Jose State University

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