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Work Background

CepheidDirector, HR Global R&D

Apr. 2021 - Jun. 2024Sunnyvale, California, United StatesHR Leader Driving Growth and Innovation Strategic Impact: Led HR initiatives that propelled R&D growth at Cepheid, boosting revenue from $1 billion to $3 billion and headcount from 200 to 600 globally. This involved: Performance & Leadership Development: Oversaw performance management, fostered a positive work environment, and facilitated leadership development to create a high-performing R&D team. Building Relationships: Established strong connections with local HR talent, enabling effective negotiations and empowering business initiatives. Data-Driven Decisions: Delivered insights on organizational design, change management, and employee relations to support project success and innovation across R&D, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs, and Medical & Scientific Affairs. Leadership & Infrastructure: EMEA Expansion: Bolstered efforts for R&D hubs in the US, Sweden, and India through strategic leadership and partnerships. Leadership Consolidation: Assessed leadership needs and implemented a successful consolidation strategy for a growing organization. HR Infrastructure Development: Contributed to building a robust HR infrastructure for seamless business operations. Collaboration & C-Level Support: Cross-Functional Collaboration: Cultivated productive partnerships with leaders across various departments. Executive Support: Provided impactful support to C-level executives, including the CTO, CMO, and SVPs across R&D, Emerging Growth Opportunities, and Oncology Business Units. Key Achievements: Reduced Turnover: Spearheaded a career development program that slashed R&D turnover from 12% to 5% within 3 months through clear career roadmaps and interactive "HR roadshows." Cultural Transformation: Contributed to positive change and R&D expansion through initiatives in culture transformation, DE&I, and HR excellence.

CepheidSenior Human Resources Business Partner

Jan. 2019 - Apr. 2021Sunnyvale, CA• Concurrently served as a trusted advisor and coach to up to five L1 leaders across diverse functions like Oncology R&D, Infectious Disease R&D, CMTO, PMO, and Engineering, fostering strategic thought partnerships while also providing ongoing support to their L2 teams and the entire organization of up to 350 associates. Infused multi-layered leadership with optimal HR and business guidance by generating and conveying strategic recommendations. • Planned and executed all aspects of global HR initiatives in conjunction with international counterparts. • Orchestrated each phase of annual HR initiatives, including the annual engagement survey, as well as the performance and goal-setting process. • Evaluated and identified ways to address talent needs and provided expert advice on critical decisions while supporting a global workforce of 350 associates. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Spearheaded succession planning and boosted employee engagement through targeted talent initiatives and development programs. • Forged a collaborative partnership with L1 leaders to design a leadership development program specifically tailored to enhance communication, overall presence, and situational leadership effectiveness for their L2 teams.

Veritas Technologies LLCPrincipal HR Manager

Feb. 2016 - Dec. 2017Mountain View, CAAs the lead HR Manager I coached and mentored team members across the Americas (Latin America, US, Canada). My primary focus was to mitigate risk for the company by coaching and influencing Managers, Directors, and VPs on best practices, with a strong emphasis on ER investigations, and performance management. I collaborated with leaders across the sales organization to be a thought partner to resolve various HR related issues, from complex people issues (workplace conduct, policy violations, harassment) to staffing, compensation, and complicated leaves of absences. Partnered with our Compensation group on sales compensation design principles. Educating client groups on compensation practices and philosophy, performance review processes, performance rating process and promotions. Offering thought-leadership regarding organizational and people related strategy and execution. Provide insightful data to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions. Driving people management excellence using trust, strong communication, and radically candor coaching principles. Partnering closely with regional HRBPs supporting the business in region to deliver on the global people strategy and operational plan. Partnering closely with other HR and cross functional groups (Legal, HR Operations, Talent Development, Staffing) to develop and execute strategies that drive the business. Consulted with BU leaders and legal to advise on best practices for involuntary and voluntary terminations including global reductions in force. I also work with employees to assist them in overcoming challenges with their managers.

SymantecSr HR Consultant-Employee Relations

Feb. 2013 - Dec. 2016Mountain View, CAEffectively coach and consult leaders of all levels on how to successfully performance manage employees. Work collaboratively across COE’s and build strong relationships with leaders and cross functional partners. Investigate grievances and claims of policy violations. Work closely with BU leaders and legal to process involuntary and voluntary terminations as well as reductions in force. Also work with employees to assist them in overcoming challenges with their managers.

AppleHR Benefits

Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2010

Google Inc.Technical Sourcer/Recruiter

Jan. 2008 - Oct. 2008

Duran HCPRecruiter

Sep. 2007 - Jan. 2008• Gained in depth knowledge of technology; including industry relevance and usage; which in turn provided an advantageous foundation for sourcing more qualified candidates. • Studied & practiced the screening, profiling, interviewing and presale of candidates all of levels. • Covered laws and regulations relating to sourcing and recruiting. • Practiced observing and determining the Motivational and Behavioral patterns in candidates for profiling, presale and interviewing. • Sourced, Profiled and critiqued actual candidates for active positions. • Proficient in Boolean search strings, Job Boards, Social Networking Sites, User Groups/Forums, US patent Searches, and Google Groups. • Attended networking groups and functions to establish a professional presence in the Human Resource industry. • Special Projects: Google HRIS project, worked with the Google HRIS team to source and profile executive level candidates for Google’s new HRIS Organization.

Apple ComputerBenefits Representative

Feb. 2007 - Aug. 2007• Provide Benefits support/guidance to Recruiters, HR Managers, Managers & other cross functional Business units. • Track & Analyze trends of customer service calls and emails • Respond to employee benefit inquiries regarding benefits policies, provisions, eligibility and enrollment. • Interact w/ benefit providers to resolve benefit issues, • Work closely with broker & vendors to ensure quality and resolve escalated claims issues • Document inquiries in call tracking system and report on trends. • Educate employees about company's benefits plans, as well as direct them to appropriate resources. • Develop & update benefits communications on company's HR intranet site as necessary. • Provide first level contact for all company benefits, including Health and Welfare, Flex plans, LOA’ and Worker’s Compensation and 401K. • Process QDRO’s and QMSCO’s • Working cross functionally to ensure the on boarding process is a seamless process. • Manage Intern Benefits program

Yahoo Inc,HR Coordinator

Nov. 2006 - Feb. 2007• Providing HR-related support/counseling to Human Resource Business Partner team. • Duties include assisting with employee relations matters, maintaining various HR reports/dashboards, generating reports from the Oracle HR system, coordinating special projects, handling exit procedures, and teaming with HR Managers to deliver department communications. • First line of contact to respond to questions about company benefits and policies. • Conduct exit interviews and coordinate exit process • Monitored and reported attrition trends • Processing changes in the Oracle system • Partner with recruiters to assist in the sourcing, recruiting and on boarding process.

Avago TechnologiesHR Generalist (focus on benefits

Oct. 2005 - Nov. 2006Coordinate Benefits fair and work with vendors in rolling out new benefits. Project Manager for Annual Enrollment process, Update Calculations Specifications Document, Eligibility Matrix, Web Story Board. AE Guide, On-going enrollment Guide, all communication tools, and system maintenance Assist employees & managers with understandings of Policies and Procedures. Responsible for processing benefits enrollments, resolving eligibility and enrollment issues, and providing first level contact for the resolution of claims problems Work closely with IT and Payroll to resolve and troubleshoot any Benefits related issues. Participate in Annual US Benefits Design/US Carrier Contracting Provide demographic info to providers for contract renewal Develop/Implement US New Benefits programs Manage all tier 3 escalations, manager/employee direct escalations to HR Work with recruiters to assist new hires with benefit questions and the onboarding process.