Patricia Taber is a human resources consultant to banks in emerging economies. She has more than 15 years’ experience in international human resources, emphasizing design and management of compensation and benefits programs, recruitment strategies, succession planning, employee relations, and training activities. She is has created human resource and training programs for bank personnel in various financial institutions. 

Ms. Taber was formerly human resources manager for Bank of America’s offices in Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, India, and Sri Lanka, responsible for human resources strategies and programs. She had responsibility for human resources activities for the Asia Division data processing center in Hong Kong, with satellite offices in Singapore and the Philippines. While in Hong Kong, Ms. Taber strategically guided human resources activities in the divestiture of two major businesses of Bank of America. She also supported major business changes during the Security Pacific/Bank of America merger. Her responsibilities included administration of all merger-related activities in the state of Washington.

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT: 1995-Present
Advisory Services, Inc.

Human resources consultant to Advisory Services, Inc. specializing in banks in emerging economies. 

CONSULTANT, BUSINESS ENGINEERING SERVICES: 1993-1995
Bank of America, San Francisco

Provided consulting services to Wholesale Bank project teams and steering committees. Developed business proposal, including fee structure and negotiation, for long-term Advisory Services project with Far-Eastern Bank.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, WORLD BANKING GROUP: 1988-1993
Bank of America, San Francisco

Responsible for program design and development covering succession planning, executive compensation, visa and relocation policies and programs, and domestic and international staffing. Provided counsel and advice for local country compensation and benefits programs.

AREA HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, WORLD BANKING GROUP 1983-1988
Bank of America, Hong Kong

Provided human resources services to units in Hong Kong, Peoples’ Republic of China, Taiwan, India, and Sri Lanka. Provided counsel to senior management regarding human resources needs in Asia.

MANAGER, EEO AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT: 1981-1983
Bank of America, San Francisco

Responsible for design and implementation of equal employment opportunity (EEO)/affirmative action programs for BofA. Responsible for mediation of employee grievances; liaison with external agencies and special interest groups. Provided internal and external counsel, including design of statistical methodologies.

MANAGER, CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCES: 1980-1981
Bank of California, San Francisco

Established personnel research function. Responsible for affirmative action.

MANAGER, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAMS: 1976-1980
Wells Fargo Bank, San Francisco

Responsible for design and implementation of EEO/affirmative action programs for Wells Fargo. Responsible for mediation of employee grievances; liaison with external agencies and special interest groups. Provided internal and external counsel.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO: 1972
BA in Industrial Relations

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA EXTENSION:  1978
Certificate in Human Resources Management

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Brazil, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, India, Peoples’ Republic of China, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Turkey.