Stephanie Heintz

Experience

1. Head of Human Resources

   Neogene Therapeutics

   Sep 2021 — Present · Santa Monica, CA, US

   Global, pre IPO high growth biotech company with 100+ employees. Develops and executes U.S and Netherlands human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and direction for Neogene. Serves as a business advisor to the executive/senior leadership team regarding key organizational and management issues. • Building non-existent HR processes, systems and finding the right talent to enhance the Neogene culture. • Leading change management for Series B funding, with emphasis on workforce planning. Managing headcount forecast for 20••••25. Implemented a recruitment model to fill 100+ positions and configured new Greenhouse Applicant Tracking System. • Driving a total rewards strategy that is competitive and cost-effective. Transitioning from a PEO model to provide a cost effective and robust benefit plan design that employees value. • Partnered with SIRVA global relocation program to ensure a seamless relocation for new hires and existing employee, saving on relocation costs and taxes. • Implemented first ever U.S. and Netherlands Employee Handbooks and several other policies and guidelines. • Immersed in building a strong company culture. Selected as Best Place to Work by BioSpace in 2022. Launched new company core values, flexible work arrangements and leading DE & I efforts. • Guiding performance management with use of new online platform for goals, annual performance reviews and managing operations for annual merit, bonus, market adjustment and promotions.

Education

• UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

  MPH

• Chapman University

  MS

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  BS