Jennifer Cassidy

About Jennifer Cassidy

Senior Human Resources professional with progressive experience within global, multi-state and multi-site organizations within life sciences/ biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical, technology, telecommunications, finance, manufacturing and CRO/ CDMO industries. Strengths include communication and coaching/ facilitation skills, conflict resolution/ problem solving, and building strong relationships across all levels of the organization to maximize business and employee success.

Experience

1. Director, Employee Relations

   Acadia Pharmaceuticals

   Oct 2025 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Responsible for developing, executing, and directing the organization’s Employee Relations programs and practices, serving as a key advisor and subject matter expert on workplace matters in an effort to ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices across the organization. Partners closely with People Business Partners, Business Leaders, Benefits and Legal/ Compliance to support a positive and productive work environment and to mitigate risk and ensure consistent application of Acadia policies.• Develops and implements employee relations policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws• Leads the resolution of employee relations matters, including but not limited to investigations, performance improvement and/ or disciplinary action, accommodations, and conflict resolution. • Maintains timely, thorough, and objective documentation and ensures confidentiality and integrity throughout the investigation and resolution process. • Develops and delivers training in partnership with Legal and Compliance to educate managers and employees on workplace conduct, compliance, and best practices. • Provides coaching and guidance on navigating sensitive employee issues and fostering inclusive, high performing teams. • Advises and supports managers related to employee performance, including development and implementation of Performance Improvement Plans, Coaching, etc. • Serves as the escalation point for accommodations requests, ensuring thorough review, documentation, and resolution in partnership with Legal and Benefits. • Analyzes Employee Relations (ER) data and trends to identify risks, patterns, and opportunities for continuous improvement. • Collaborates cross-functionally with internal partners to ensure a cohesive and aligned approach to Employee Relations and effectively contributes to a positive, thriving workforce culture.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelors, Human Services Management