Advised C-level executives on organizational strategy, driving alignment between people initiatives and business objectives Coached leadership through 3 restructuring events while maintaining 85% engagement and team productivity Led workforce planning through multiple funding rounds, supporting rapid scaling and international expansion in the immunotherapy research and development space HR Infrastructure & Operations Built scalable HR infrastructure across US/Canada, implementing HRIS, managing 5+ open enrollments while improving benefit offerings and reducing company costs Implemented 10+ HR system integrations and transitions including HRIS, ATS, payroll platforms, benefits administration tools, performance management & employee engagement tools Managed multi-country payroll, benefits, and compliance operations Developed and streamlined HR processes to enhance operational effectiveness and support rapid growth internationally Talent Acquisition Built the infrastructure, processes, and implemented tooling to support a seamless and scalable recruitment experience Designed talent strategy reducing time-to-hire by 40% while achieving 4.8/5 candidate experience scores; trained 10+ hiring managers, launched diversity initiatives increasing underrepresented talent by 55%
People Operations Leader & Strategic HR Business Partner
● Talent Development Created comprehensive performance management systems including 360-review processes, providing structured feedback and clear goal-set

Managed comprehensive people operations for distributed team of 100+ across US & India Led diversity-focused recruiting for up to 7 roles at a time; delivered 20+ best practice trainings on remote work, communication, and employee well-being Served as strategic HRBP coaching leadership on culture and team effectiveness while driving people strategy improvements through employee feedback

Scaled HR operations for 90-100 global employees and contractors during rapid growth phase Led technical recruiting and performance management, optimizing contractor efficiency by 30% Managed complete finance operations (AP/AR) while coordinating office launch and team events

Built foundational HR programs and policies supporting team growth from 20 to 50+ employees in cancer treatment technology development Designed recruiting/onboarding process reducing new hire ramp time by 40% Managed $500K+ monthly procurement and 23,000+ sqft office expansion project