VP People Solutions & Compliance

• Mar 2023 - Present

VP People Solutions & Compliance

• Mar 2023 - Present

VP Corporate Operations

• Mar 2018 - Dec 2022

Devise and execute various functional strategies, including finance, people ops, supply chain, logistics, and legal/compliance for efficiency and effectiveness. Streamline business processes for scale to support boot-strapped start-up to first seed round pharmaceutical company. Implement and utilize HRIS software for employees and franchisees to include payroll, learning management, applicant tracking, employee self-service, performance, and document management. Developed dashboards for… Show more Devise and execute various functional strategies, including finance, people ops, supply chain, logistics, and legal/compliance for efficiency and effectiveness. Streamline business processes for scale to support boot-strapped start-up to first seed round pharmaceutical company. Implement and utilize HRIS software for employees and franchisees to include payroll, learning management, applicant tracking, employee self-service, performance, and document management. Developed dashboards for multiple business metrics in close collaboration with IT to automate statement processes, sales performance and supply chain data. • Created infrastructure and business/people systems from scratch. • Achieved $20k savings monthly & increased employee satisfaction by leading transformation from physical "brick and mortar" office to hybrid/remote work environment. • Accelerated payroll administration for two companies through integration of HRIS and Payroll administration reducing effort hours by 75% and introducing employee self-service • Decreased data aggregation process from three weeks to three days by automating monthly statement process through coordination with IT, supply chain, and accounting departments. • Optimized cash-flow impact of rebate (patient assistance) programs by introducing a store credit policy. • Contract negotiation and management oversight of Supply Chain • Established and nurtured PEOPLE FIRST culture emphasizing communication, collaboration, work/life balance, empathy for stress management and focus on wellness • Successfully championed and implemented a 4-day work week (36 hours) without reduction in productivity and positively impacted retention • Coach and Mentor staff supporting their growth in general business acumen and understanding their role and contribution to business growth and success. • Developed benefits package and onboarding/open enrollment benefits coaching contributing to an unprecedented 0% premium increase for two consecutive years. Show less Devise and execute various functional strategies, including finance, people ops, supply chain, logistics, and legal/compliance for efficiency and effectiveness. Streamline business processes for scale to support boot-strapped start-up to first seed round pharmaceutical company. Implement and utilize HRIS software for employees and franchisees to include payroll, learning management, applicant tracking, employee self-service, performance, and document management. Developed dashboards for… Show more Devise and execute various functional strategies, including finance, people ops, supply chain, logistics, and legal/compliance for efficiency and effectiveness. Streamline business processes for scale to support boot-strapped start-up to first seed round pharmaceutical company. Implement and utilize HRIS software for employees and franchisees to include payroll, learning management, applicant tracking, employee self-service, performance, and document management. Developed dashboards for multiple business metrics in close collaboration with IT to automate statement processes, sales performance and supply chain data. • Created infrastructure and business/people systems from scratch. • Achieved $20k savings monthly & increased employee satisfaction by leading transformation from physical "brick and mortar" office to hybrid/remote work environment. • Accelerated payroll administration for two companies through integration of HRIS and Payroll administration reducing effort hours by 75% and introducing employee self-service • Decreased data aggregation process from three weeks to three days by automating monthly statement process through coordination with IT, supply chain, and accounting departments. • Optimized cash-flow impact of rebate (patient assistance) programs by introducing a store credit policy. • Contract negotiation and management oversight of Supply Chain • Established and nurtured PEOPLE FIRST culture emphasizing communication, collaboration, work/life balance, empathy for stress management and focus on wellness • Successfully championed and implemented a 4-day work week (36 hours) without reduction in productivity and positively impacted retention • Coach and Mentor staff supporting their growth in general business acumen and understanding their role and contribution to business growth and success. • Developed benefits package and onboarding/open enrollment benefits coaching contributing to an unprecedented 0% premium increase for two consecutive years. 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Sr. Director HR & Finance, North America

• Jan 2014 - Mar 2018

Provide strategy and management of accounting processes and financial reporting for 2 business units & transitioned local accounting & finance management to incorporate global processes and new business requirements. Developed and implemented various HR strategies, including acquisition, performance management, compliance, engagement, and operations for a team of six across US, Canada, and team of 10 in India for an emerging global enterprise business. Supported 300+ employees and contractors… Show more Provide strategy and management of accounting processes and financial reporting for 2 business units & transitioned local accounting & finance management to incorporate global processes and new business requirements. Developed and implemented various HR strategies, including acquisition, performance management, compliance, engagement, and operations for a team of six across US, Canada, and team of 10 in India for an emerging global enterprise business. Supported 300+ employees and contractors in the US and Canada with onboarding, benefits and payroll administration, employee engagement activities, leave management, and career coaching. • Contributed to budget process for 2 Business units with BU Management, Executive Leadership and global finance team • Support BU operations with job analysis activities to create efficiencies in process & workflow resulting in more efficient resource planning and selection • Lease negotiation & oversight of office move for 30+ employees without interruption in business services & lease savings • Identified & Deployed HRIS (Ulti-Pro now UKG) for streamlined administration of North American staff (US & Canada) 150+ employees (payroll, applicant tracking, employee self-service, & performance management) • Created payroll administration and benefit plan designs for three business entities within a controlled group, & transferred US Staff out of a PEO structure, resulting in yearly savings of $50,000 and a more robust benefits portfolio. • Developed staff and global systems to support 150+ employees and 150+ contractors across US and Canada for onboarding, benefits & payroll administration, employee engagement activities, leave management, & career coaching • Developed staff & global systems to support 20+ Hiring Managers through HR Business Partner strategies with acquisition, performance management, performance improvement, resource planning, training, onboarding, off-boarding, terminations, communication, documentation, & coaching.

Director HR & Finance

• Sep 2005 - Jan 2014

Oversaw recruiting activities by sourcing candidates, shortlisting, interviewing, performing background checks, scheduling meetings, organizing HR Events, and maintaining team’s agenda to perform onboarding, and updating records of new hires. Built business controls and processes for Accounting systems, including AR/AP, GL, monthly financial reports (statements, budgets, pro-forma). Designed and implemented benefit plans including Health, Dental, Life, LTD, STD and 401k. Managed semi-weekly… Show more Oversaw recruiting activities by sourcing candidates, shortlisting, interviewing, performing background checks, scheduling meetings, organizing HR Events, and maintaining team’s agenda to perform onboarding, and updating records of new hires. Built business controls and processes for Accounting systems, including AR/AP, GL, monthly financial reports (statements, budgets, pro-forma). Designed and implemented benefit plans including Health, Dental, Life, LTD, STD and 401k. Managed semi-weekly payroll for both exempt and non-exempt staff with multiple states and associated payroll tax filings. • Formulated policies and procedures to support corporate culture and business growth • Secured $10M Multi-Year US Health & Human Services Government Contract. • Steered merger and acquisition efforts of business sale to Indegene.

HR Generalist

• Aug 2002 - Aug 2004

Human Resource Generalist for start up financial services company. Responsible for all HR related issues, including payroll processing. Human Resource Generalist for start up financial services company. Responsible for all HR related issues, including payroll processing.

Human Resource Generalist

• 1988 - 2001

Human Resource Generalist, with concentration in benefits administration and compensation for 125+ employees in the custom software development industry. Human Resource Generalist, with concentration in benefits administration and compensation for 125+ employees in the custom software development industry.