Case Study: BenchSci achieves remote-first transition in 1 week and onboards 119 employees remotely with Lever

How BenchSci Transitioned to Remote-First Within 1 Week

BenchSci, the world leader in AI‑Assisted Experiment Design, faced an overnight shift to remote‑first work during the COVID‑19 pandemic while still scaling quickly and preserving a strong people‑first culture. Head of People Operations Roald Harvey needed a fast, reliable way to onboard talent, maintain belonging, and keep HR processes running without in‑person interaction.

By implementing Hibob’s bob integrated with LeverTRM (and existing tools like Slack), BenchSci automated recruiting, onboarding, paperwork, team‑building, and KPI reporting into a single, connected workflow. The result: a remote‑first transition in one week, 119 employees onboarded remotely, a 98% reduction in time spent on KPI reporting, and continued growth with improved collaboration and DEI insights.

BenchSci

Roald Harvey

Head of People Operations