Manage all aspects of Human Resources function in the US. This includes Benefits Administration (broker selection, plan design, employee admin), State set up when we add employees in new states, oversee payroll administration and processing, administer 401K plan, Employee Relations, manage the employee experience from hiring through separation.

Responsible for setting up a new business entity, including licensing and taxation. Oversee Accounting and HR functions; manage contractors and Legal teams. Ran requirements gathering and data collection project to sell company assets to a large multi-national. Assisting with deal closure, tax filings, and business entity shut-down.

Benefits Management: 10+ years’ experience screening and selecting brokers, evaluating, managing and administering benefits and insurance programs (including health insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) plans, etc.).Compliance: Manage on-boarding process for new employees. Ensure compliance with State & Federal regulations and reporting requirements. Manage work Visa process for foreign citizen employment and interact with legal counsel to ensure compliance. Responsible for COBRA and Leaves of Absence administration, and compliance, with legal counsel involvement as required.Employee Relations: Assist Executives, Managers and Staff with all employment-related concerns. Exceptional people skills.Policies: Develop and implement policies and procedures for management and employees. Craft job descriptions and assess appropriate salary requirements. Design performance appraisal systems and train management in their proper use. Train supervisory personnel on interviewing, negotiating, and hiring skills, including legal issues pertaining to changes in employment status. Strategic: Integrate strategic goals with operational realities. Ensure optimal operational and financial performance through evaluation and analysis of business objectives. Experience with both start-up and mature organizations and the challenges in both environments. General Business: Experienced in operational and start up issues, such as business licensing, local, state and global entity set-up, tax planning and basic bookkeeping, office space sourcing and set-up, and lease negotiation.