Darlene Harper

Seasoned HR professional with over 20 years of experience, primarily in biopharma and some tech, with a strong track record of fractional and in-house HR consulting for startups. Currently focused on supporting entrepreneurs and founders on a fractional basis, with a particular interest in startups and becoming the go-to HR resource for all portfolio companies within a VC or startup accelerator. Extensive expertise in HR business partnerships, total rewards and recognition: compensation and benefits, leadership development, employee relations, employee engagement, diversity equity and inclusion (DEI), strategic HR planning, international business, pre- and post-IPO preparedness, labor and employment law, HR process and policy development, talent acquisition and retention,  talent and performance management, structured AI adoption and implementation, and guiding companies through preparation for IPO and SOX compliance.

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