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• Manage the delivery of financial, human resources, procurement, and administrative services to Stanford research laboratories.• Financial reporting, analysis, & presentation.• Provide management and oversight of grants and contracts. Ensure compliance with institutional and external requirements.• Assist employees and managers with visa appointments.• Approve department procurement, capital equipment and ilabs.• Assist with space management &… Show more • Manage the delivery of financial, human resources, procurement, and administrative services to Stanford research laboratories.• Financial reporting, analysis, & presentation.• Provide management and oversight of grants and contracts. Ensure compliance with institutional and external requirements.• Assist employees and managers with visa appointments.• Approve department procurement, capital equipment and ilabs.• Assist with space management & allocation.• Peoplesoft data and record management.• Actively manage and mentor staff of 3. Recruit and train staff.• Counsel managers and employees in the resolution of employee relations matters. Show less

•Managed P2P purchasing of laboratory supplies and equipment.•Responsible for coordinating the submission of annual grant renewals and new grant applications.•Performed budget management and financial reporting in Workday.•Processed reimbursements in Concur.•Trained employees with regard to company policies and guidelines.•Demonstrated strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

•Business partner supporting 6 VPs & 500+ employees. Site manager responsible for employee development, benefits and compensation.•Developed employee motivation, performance management, and communication initiatives.•Conduct orientation for new employees and process employment paperwork.•Actively recruited for key positions, and managed retained searches for executive positions.•Championed college recruiting and internship program, increasing university hires by 100%.

Business partner supporting the CFO, 5 Vice Presidents and 600+ employees at a 2+billion dollar company. Led and participated in the development of key initiatives and objectives. Participated in the growth of the organization from a 4,000-7,000 person company including multiple mergers acquisitions and reorganizations.•Developed, marketed and implemented a specialized bonus program that retained 95% of key employees and incented the delivery of a quality implementation that was… Show more Business partner supporting the CFO, 5 Vice Presidents and 600+ employees at a 2+billion dollar company. Led and participated in the development of key initiatives and objectives. Participated in the growth of the organization from a 4,000-7,000 person company including multiple mergers acquisitions and reorganizations.•Developed, marketed and implemented a specialized bonus program that retained 95% of key employees and incented the delivery of a quality implementation that was on-time and within budget.•Actively managed and mentored 2 staff members.•Implemented a career development program and supported college hire initiative to increase and enhance the analytical competency of the finance team.•Implemented customer service training that increased the communication skills and job satisfaction of the G&A organization, improving their customer satisfaction rating.•Facilitated behavioral change by utilizing quantitative employee feedback; data used to develop the organizations and address issues.•Developed tools and integrated programs to improve the efficiency of compensation administration. Show less

Managed and developed a progressive benefits package for a 500 million, 2,000 person company .•Managed the design and implementation of benefit policies and programs.•Developed workers’ compensation policy and ergonomic training program.•Developed of LOA/FMLA policies.•Responsible for Open Enrollment, including employee communications and employee meetings. •Responsible for legal compliance and vendor management of health, welfare, disability, workers compensation and… Show more Managed and developed a progressive benefits package for a 500 million, 2,000 person company .•Managed the design and implementation of benefit policies and programs.•Developed workers’ compensation policy and ergonomic training program.•Developed of LOA/FMLA policies.•Responsible for Open Enrollment, including employee communications and employee meetings. •Responsible for legal compliance and vendor management of health, welfare, disability, workers compensation and retirement benefits.•Assisted with the implementation of a new 401(k) program. Show less