Developed human resources function for a privately capitalized research and development start-up company that developed a materials separation technology to greatly reduce the cost of remediating high-level nuclear waste. Stayed to close down the company and lay off employees due to lack of funding from Department of Energy.

Developed HR goals and objectives, including creation of employee handbook and policies.
Coordinated recruiting to successfully accommodate rapid growth of the company from 20 employees to 85 employees.
Selected and administered all employee benefits programs to ensure maximum return on investment and retention of key employees.
Coordinated visa administration for international scientists and engineers, including H1B and permanent resident applications.
Managed an annual performance evaluation system that allowed for better communication between managers and employees, consistent application of company standards, and written documentation of employee relation issues.
Planned multiple social functions contributing to a company culture of appreciation for employees and respect for family commitments.
Coordinated several reductions in force in order to facilitate the wind-down of company operations, including strategy meetings with senior management, consultations with attorneys, delivery of news to impacted professionals and coordination with outplacement service. In spite of difficult circumstances, multiple employees thanked me personally for helping to make it the "best company they ever worked for."
Managing the entire recruitment & selection procedure of the company. That includes manpower planning; developing JDs, coordinate advertisements on portal, sourcing the candidates, conducting preliminary interview, salary negotiation & all.
• Ensure provision of name badge, ID, visiting cards, and uniform as appropriate for job