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Union, NJ *****

732-***-****

acw9pa@r.postjobfree.com

LINDA GONZALEZ

OBJECTIVE

Seeking Human Resource position in start-up or small to mid-sized company in Biotech, Technology or Pharmaceutical. Thrive in high-energy and fast-paced environments.

SKILLS

Human Resources Management

Benefits Management

Payroll Management

Accounting Liaison

WORK HISTORY

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATION AND HR, VELOXIS PHARMACEUTICALS, EDISON, NJ

April 2008 – present

HR professional for start-up development global pharma company in the area of kidney transplantation with Headquarters in Denmark.

January 2016 – present Associate Director, Administration and HR

March 2011 – December 2016 Manager, Administration and HR

April 2008 – March 2011 Executive Assistant and US Administrator

Developed and administered various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.

Participated in developing department goals, objectives and systems which include

implementing and annually updating compensation program; rewriting job descriptions as necessary; updating employee manual; conducting annual salary surveys; analyzing compensation; monitoring the performance evaluation program and revise as necessary.

Transitioned from development to commercial organization 50 new hires including a field sales force in multiple states within the US.

Responsible for conducting new-employee orientations and on-boarding; employee relations counseling, exit interviewing.

Responsible for scoping and selecting benefits portfolio and transitioning to new packages. Managed day-to-day administration of all benefits (medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, 401K, Paid time off).

Processed multiple state payrolls through Paychex and ADP, A/P, facilities management and managed the CONCUR Employee Expense system and American Express.

Coordinated the launch event of Envarsus® September 2015.

Managed HR change of control of new Executive team.

Assisted Regulatory Affairs department in obtaining and maintaining state Pharmaceutical licensing.

Reported to CEO and coordinated all Board meetings.

H1B coordination with immigration attorneys and visa submissions.

OFFICE MANAGER/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER, TOUCHPAPER CORPORATION, NEW YORK, NY

March 2005 – January 2008

Office Manager for global software corporation with accounting responsibilities included maintaining ledgers and posting to corporate accounting system (SUN).

A/P, A/R, Invoicing, payroll, prepared commission and bonus spreadsheets according to individual compensation plans, bank reconciliations, month end process, travel, prepared multiple state Sales Tax forms, reported directly to the CEO based in the UK (headquarters) regarding all accounting Human Resource duties for the US.

Human Resource responsibilities included Employee Benefits Plan Administrator for Medical, Dental, Insurance, 401K, Long and Short Term Disability.

Prepared, maintained and administered Employee Manuals and policies.

Collaborated with attorneys regarding employee issues.

OFFICE MANAGER, JJP ASSOCIATES, NEW YORK, NY

October 2001 – March 2005

Office Manager at architectural company responsible for design of corporate office for Wall Street.

REGIONAL SALES ADMINISTRATOR, ALLIED RISER COMMUNICATIONS, NEW YORK, NY

February 2000 – February 2001

Office Manager of Regional Sales office of a Broadband Based Company; reported directly to the Regional Sales Director.

OFFICE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, DISTRIBUTION VENTURES, INC., NEW YORK, NY

February 1998 – February 2000

Office Manager of IT Consulting Company with Headquarters in India, reported to President.

EDUCATION

LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ATTENDED SPECIALIZED CLASSES IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

SHRM NATIONAL MEMBER

SHRM CERTIFICATION EXAM DECEMBER 2016

NEW JERSEY STATE LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT

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