Best START Onboarding Coordinator, TMOD Programs at NovartisLed the management and coordination of the Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation “Best Start” On-boarding program - tracking over 1,500 attendees, organization of internal speakers and support roles, creation of communications and materials, and overall process execution• Collaborated with Human Resource Business Partners, Service Center Coordinators, Staffing Partners and other key stakeholders• Processed I-9’s through E-Verify as well as other administrative onboarding tasks (e.g., update SharePoint with latest materials, activate IT security features)• Coordinated overall event logistics for attendees with external vendors (e.g., air and ground travel, hotel, car services, catering)• Analyzed and extracted insights from survey results to pinpoint success and pain points to management• Led the overall re-branding of all Best START documents and communications; including continuous improvement efforts and recommendations to program Steering CommitteeUpdate all internal Sharepoint sites with most up to date Best Start MaterialsCertification in E-Verify for I-9 identification

Provided research support to multiple HR operations areas (e.g., Talent and Inclusion, Performance Management, and Organization Development)• Contributed to profile development of potential internal global and regional executive promotions• Contributed to the coordination and content development of the Oncology Business Unit Orientation (e.g., scheduling / planning and content readiness)• Led the development of a digital and interactive newsletter with relevant onboarding information for new associatesPlayed an important role in the New Hire Onboarding production including creating new hire e-mail newsletters, branding, and entry and storing of important documents such as I-9.

Program planning - developed a health and wellness program, using emotional intelligence and communication while being responsible for facilitating the program throughout a four-month period.