In this role, I manage all aspects of HR operations in North America while collaborating with CSA's Panama and Puerto Rico Offices.• Work closely with the SVP of Employee Services (CHRO equivalent) in shaping HR strategies aligned with the company's mission and vision. • Maintain HR processes, operations, and efficiencies. • Develop diverse talent acquisition processes including recruiting, ATS management, hiring, and onboarding. • Oversee 360 Performance Management Process. • Coordinate company-wide engagement and cultural activities. • Oversee employee relations issues in North America, inclusive of conflict resolution. • Ensure organizational compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. • Develop learning and development material. • Provide training to staff and leadership through monthly microlearning sessions.• Implement HR initiatives aligned with overall business strategy. • Cultivate a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration.

As Associate Director, I spearheaded ERG projects through Asana, facilitating achievement of overarching objectives and fostering effective governance and organizational compliance.• Administered training programs in collaboration with learning and development teams, encouraging inclusion.• Established plans to promote diversity and inclusion initiatives.• Innovated strategies to support clients in an Agile workspace.• Authored content for presentations to overhaul internal cultural changes.• Prioritized strategic roadmaps for essential DEI programs and events; evaluated confidential employee data.

Here, I partnered with the Deputy Commissioner of Epidemiology to resolve nuanced racial equity issues within the organization.• Developed DEI action plans and toolkits to optimize effectiveness of initiatives and constructed systems to increase success.• Created strategies to address specific needs of the underserved communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this role, I provided consultative guidance for senior leadership on DEI initiatives and managed large-scale DEI projects from ideation to completion. I also directed a team of two junior consultants.• Supported a $5M project benefiting underrepresented high school students with aspiring careers in biotechnology.• Monitored KPIs and established success measures to drive company-wide impact.• Deployed culturally-aware marketing strategies to improve brand positioning within multiple communities.

Here, I developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies and diversified talent pipelines for entry-level positions.• Partnered with clients to advance diversity goals based on various needs.• Fostered onboarding processes supporting cultural competence.

I took a 6 year career break to focus on my growing family. I returned to the workforce when my children were both emotionally and mentally prepared to begin school.