Experience

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  MSD in the UK

  • United Kingdom

  • Associate HR Director, Animal Health UK & Ireland

    • Jul 2021 - Present
    • United Kingdom

    HRBP and Site Lead in Milton Keynes

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  Merck

  • United States
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Associate Director, HR Business Partner and Site Lead

    • Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

    Site Committee Leadership Team member and site lead acting as strategic advisor and thought partner.Coach and mentor Executives, Leaders and Employees to establish culture of collaboration and open feedback.

  • Senior Specialist, HR Business Partner

    • Jul 2016 - Aug 2019

    Aligned with leadership to relocate employees to new Research and Development facility.Opened interim Research and Development facility; Implemented innovative Compensation and Benefits structure, partnered with global Centers of Excellence including Compensation, Benefits and Operations

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  Gilead Sciences

  • Foster City

  • HR Business Partner

    • Apr 2015 - Jul 2016
    • Foster City

    Facilitated execution of annual HR programs including talent and performance reviews, succession planning. Developed and analyzed HR metrics; presented on key findings. Executed and supported Human Resources processes for global Corporate and Medical Affairs function.

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  AECOM (acquired URS)

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Senior HR Generalist

    • Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    Participated in process calibration work streams to achieve harmonization. Worked with leaders to facilitate reorganization design and development. Evaluated and modified policies and procedures to ensure alignment. Prepared and delivered analytics during integration activities. Trusted advisor to employees and managers through acquisition process.

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  URS Corporation, An AECOM Company

  • United States
  • Civil Engineering
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • HR Business Partner

    • Aug 2010 - Oct 2014

    Partnered with managers and employees in San Francisco and San Jose offices (250 employees) on development, performance management, and hiring decisions. Drove annual HR programs. Developed and delivered technical training, mentored new HR team members. Created and presented analytics to support business function and insight.Increased efficiency through development of automated internal forms, acted as technical expert. Managed full cycle recruiting. Managed Employee Relations to resolution. Led projects including development of HR dashboard and new intranet site. Familiar with labor micro-units.

  • HR Administrator

    • Apr 2007 - Aug 2010

    Conducted new hire orientation and exit interviews; provided guidance to employees on benefits and general human resources support for corporate employees in San Francisco (100 employees)Interpreted and provided guidance on policies and procedures; developed, edited and implemented policies and procedures. Liaison between vendors and accounting department to ensure timely invoice and payment process. Managed employee immigration process; H-1B, TN, and Green Card in partnership with outside counsel.

  • HR Analyst

    • Apr 2005 - Apr 2007

    HRMS data management and reporting; delivered weekly, monthly and annually including Affirmative Action Plans and Form 5500. Trained as payroll administrator. Administered Stock Option program during employee absences

  • Executive Assistant to Vice President Human Resources

    • Sep 2003 - Apr 2005

    Provided administrative assistance including travel coordination, calendaring, and meeting arrangements

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  JCIT International

  • Denver, CO

  • Operations Manager

    • Aug 1997 - Apr 2003
    • Denver, CO

    Managed and developed training coordinators; facilitated workshops and planned schedule of onsite support. Coordinated shipping logistics with moving and relocation vendors. Planned and executed life cycle of recruitment and hiring. Executed duties of HR Generalist including New hire and Exiting orientations. Developed and implemented Policies & Procedures

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  NACCO Materials Handling Ltd

  • Craigavon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

  • Project Administrator

    • Oct 1995 - Apr 1997
    • Craigavon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

    Partnered with the engineers providing general office support and special projects