HR Professional& Talent Strategist
My name is Batafing, but I go by Bibi. I partner with forward-thinking organizations to attract exceptional talent, strengthen workplace culture, and deliver people strategies grounded in integrity, discretion, and measurable impact.
About Bibi
“Exceptional organizations are built on exceptional people, and on the trust that allows them to thrive.”
My name is Batafing Soumano, but I go by Bibi. I am a New York City–based Human Resources and Talent Acquisition professional with more than seven years of experience elevating people operations across healthcare, nonprofit, technology, philanthropy, media, and staffing environments.
I lead with empathy and execute with precision. From securing top-tier talent to navigating sensitive employee matters, I bring a composed, discreet presence that earns trust at every level of an organization and transforms HR into a genuine strategic advantage.
My work sits at the intersection of people and process: building thoughtful hiring experiences, welcoming new team members, supporting employees through every stage of their journey, and keeping HR practices organized, compliant, and confidential.
As a professional, I adapt quickly to new teams, systems, and cultures, and I am open to traveling for projects and assignments nationwide and internationally.
- Location
- New York City
- Focus
- HR & Talent Acquisition
- Engagements
- Consulting & Project-Based
- Travel
- Nationwide & International
Current Update
Investing in Learning & Professional Development
I am currently on a planned sabbatical dedicated to learning and development. This time is focused on deepening my expertise in human resources management, strengthening strategic HR and leadership skills, and staying current on evolving workplace practices, so I can return to professional engagements with renewed perspective and value.
- Human Resources Management Studies
- Strategic HR & People Leadership
- Workplace Compliance & Best Practices
- HR Technology & Emerging Tools
Open to conversations about future projects and assignments.
Areas of Expertise
End-to-end human resources support, delivered with discretion and attention to detail.
Talent Acquisition
Full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, interview coordination, and a polished candidate experience from first contact to offer.
Onboarding & Offboarding
Structured orientation and transition programs that help people start strong and leave well.
Employee Relations
Discreet, fair support for employee concerns, conflict resolution, and a healthy workplace culture.
Benefits & Payroll Coordination
Benefits enrollment, life-event changes, and close partnership with payroll for accuracy.
Performance & Development
Performance review support, constructive feedback, and identifying training opportunities.
Compliance & Confidentiality
Adherence to employment regulations and privacy standards, including healthcare environments.
Office Management
Coordinating daily operations, managing supplies and vendors, and keeping the workplace running smoothly.
People & HR
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Onboarding
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Benefits Administration
- HR Compliance
Operations
- Workplace Operations
- Executive Scheduling
- Vendor Management
- Project Coordination
- Budget Tracking
- Employee Records
HRIS & HR Tech
- Workday
- BambooHR
- ADP Workforce Now
- UKG Pro
- Paylocity
- Rippling
- Gusto
- Paycom
- SAP SuccessFactors
- Ceridian Dayforce
Recruiting & ATS
- Greenhouse
- Lever
- iCIMS
- Jobvite
- Ashby
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Indeed
- SmartRecruiters
- JazzHR
- Gem
Productivity & Collaboration
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- Slack
- Zoom
- JIRA
- Asana
- Monday.com
- Notion
- DocuSign
- Advanced Excel
Professional Experience
A selection of organizations I have supported across healthcare, nonprofit, technology, philanthropy, media, and staffing.
HR & Administrative Professional
Private Staffing Agency
Human Resources Generalist
Tribeca Pediatrics
Human Resources Generalist
Fund for Public Health NY
Human Resources Professional
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
Recruitment Associate
UNICEF USA
Workplace Operations Coordinator
Optimizely
Editorial Assistant
Media Source Inc
Corporate Receptionist
Covenant House International
Recommendations
Words from colleagues I have had the privilege to work alongside.
“Bibi was a member of my recruiting team. Though we worked together for a short period of time, I was always impressed with Bibi's warm and welcoming approach to onboarding new hires. She is highly conscientious with a strong work ethic and team mindset. Bibi is a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend her to any HR team.”
“Bibi was an asset to work with. She is an excellent communicator and was always quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had. Overall, it was a pleasure working with Bibi and I would highly recommend her for any role!”
Let's work together
Interested in future projects, HR assignments, or collaboration? Based in New York City and open to travel. Reach out on LinkedIn.
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