With over 25 years of experience in oligonucleotide development and production, and over 1000 sequences manufactured, Avecia has played an integral role in the advancing oligonucleotide therapeutic market. Our mission is to continue to build value for our customers, as they progress through drug development into commercialization. We are driven by innovative ideas and flexible solutions, designed to provide our customers with the best in service, quality, and technology.

Partnered with senior management to create and update Human Resource policies and procedures. Handled recruitment and provided accurate and timely data entry for new hires, status changes and terminations. Managed and implemented training compliance. Administered base salaries and other compensation programs.• Prepared and created statistical summaries and reports from HRIS involving payroll information.• Implemented Paycom HRIS system including benefit administrations, recruitment and performance management.• Created HR related Portal content, forms and reports to ensure timely updates.• Reviewed, evaluated and implemented revised Human Resource policies and procedures, outlining payroll, background checks, references, benefits, company regulations and performance expectation for exempt and non-exempt employees.• Negotiated contractual terms with Benefits vendors reducing costs.• Reconciled claims to vendor invoicing ensuring proper payments were made.• Developed current standardized job descriptions.• Improved employee relations and helped settle employee complaints and allegations at minimal cost and inconvenience to the company leading to successful dispute resolution. • Utilized industry-specific postings, assisted in consolidating interview process while collaborating with Department Managers to review vacant positions and reallocate staff duties. Applied recruitment technology for managing candidate flow and identified and implemented steps to reduce turnover by promoting companies benefits, company-wide awards and bonuses. • Coached managers on supervisory skills to increase communications and clarify expectations. Counseled employees on performance to improve quality of service and efficiency.

Managed all Human Resource functions including recruiting, benefits, employee relations and coaching.

Provided administrative support for SAP HRIS, new hire orientation, benefits administration and employee relations for over 300 employees. Also used Workday and ADP. • Assisted in the design, development, testing, implementation and upgrading of new HRIS capabilities.• Maintained applicant tracking via HRIS. Entered accurate and timely data for all new hires, status changes and terminations. Prepared and maintained employee files. • Successfully organized an effective New Hire Orientation process by partnering with Subject Matter Experts to deliver information that improved operational and overview components.• Key contact for employee benefit questions and concerns.• Developed project management role focusing on site activities, community affairs and outreach.• Led team for Amylin Ohio’s participation in the JDRF Juvenile Diabetes Walk for a Cure three consecutive years; raising over $50,000.• Established company newsletter and related communications.

• Reviewed daily employee time & attendance punches for over 400 employees. Registered 100% of hourly workforce into biometric time & attendance system. • Upgraded salary weekly for job changes. • Handled new hire references.• Tracked FMLA/STD claims.• Provided weekly Kronos status reports for Managers and Payroll.• Implemented employee recognition program.