NIDHI AGRAWAL, MBA, PHR

** ***** *******, ***** *****, NJ 07078

Phone: 908-***-**** Cell: 732-***-**** ace4ke@r.postjobfree.com

HIGH POTENTIAL HR BENEFITS DIRECTOR

. Certified Professional in Human Resources having knowledge and

expertise in human resources/benefits management, financial analysis

and abreast with employment/benefits laws (HCR, FMLA, COBRA, ERISA,

life, health, dental, disability insurance, 401(k), FSA, DPA, etc)

. Performance-driven individual with a strong belief in impacting bottom

line results. Proven experience teaming with senior management in

strategically planning and implementing effective benefit programs to

recruit and retain talented workforce

. Known as an organized, personable, motivated people's person who

believes in executing on the details. Considered a creative thinker and

a team player who has strong interpersonal communication, negotiation

and organization skills

CORE SKILLS AND SPECIALITIES

Compensation and Benefits HR Compliance/laws Effective employee

HRIS Technologies and Budgeting & communications

database Forecasting Design, develop policies

Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations & procedures

Succession Planning Orientation and

On-boarding

Staff Recruiting and Training and Performance Management

Retention Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Paramount Group, Inc. (Commercial Real New York, NY

Estate Industry)

Human Resources/Benefits Manager May 2007 - Present

. Ensured benefit cost effectiveness and 100% legal compliance for union

and non-union staff at East and West coast locations

. Slashed 15% benefit cost by meticulously handling employee benefits

(including claims, FMLA, COBRA), strong vendor relationships and plan

renewal negotiations while ensuring continuation and enhancement of

services. Served as a 401(k) committee member.

. Evaluated, recommended, designed and implemented new and efficient

benefit programs, policies and procedures (offering state-of-the-art

benefits, introduced voluntary benefits, performance and rewards

management, developed communication materials and conducting employee

benefit meetings) resulting in retention of talented workforce and

significant reduction of employee turnover to approximately 1%

. Proactively benchmarked and reviewed plans annually, facilitated open

enrollments, ensured compliance to ACA, recommended changes (if any),

reconciled premiums for W2's, filed governmental reports (form 5500,

EEOC), managed IRS/form 5500 401(k) audits

. Forecasted, budgeted payroll, benefit costs, analyzed various HRIS

reports and aligned them to business needs

. 'Go-to' person for all HR related matters. Successfully coached

managers and resolved employee issues aiming a win-win solution

. Total Rewards management: Created annual succession plan for five (5)

years, analyzed semi-annual reviews, coached talented workforce,

created annual year-end bonus plans, suggested salary increments and

promotions. Assisted attorney in structuring employee handbook

. Utilized exit interview feedback to further improve HR processes and

employee morale. Involved in employee terminations (severance benefit,

release and separation agreements)

Bilinguals Inc. (Therapeutic services New York, NY

industry)

Human Resources Manager July 2006 - April 2007

Human Resources Coordinator March 2005 - June 2006

. Assisted HR Director in recruiting and selecting international

candidates. Designed orientation kit and an interactive on-boarding

program

. Overhauled the human resources department by streamlining policies and

procedures. Drafted employee manual and served as a single point of

contact for all HR related inquiries (1200+)

. Introduced biometric attendance system which helped in reducing

employee tardiness

. Good working knowledge of ADP. Configured and transitioned from ADP to

ABRA, a standalone HRIS and Payroll software, within 45 days and saved

company 20% of payroll costs

. Created various customized HR metrics report, conducted market

compensation research analysis, benchmarked existing salary structure

and created a salary grid. Used this data to tailor and record job

descriptions

. Managed multi-state benefits and payroll. Handled worker's compensation

and unemployment claim cases

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited India

(Pharmaceutical industry)

Sr. HR Consultant July 2002 - February 2004

HR Consultant January 2001 - June 2002

. Prepared annual manpower projection plan and successfully accomplished

monthly hiring targets in the Research and Development Center.

Participated in recruitment and selection process of Associates and

Scientists

. Assisted in compensation planning annually with the objective of

retaining the talented and ambitious workforce. Involved in

compensation restructuring of the Research and Development Center

. Involved in identifying soft skills training needs and organized in-

house training and seminars for staff

. Handled benefits, payroll, employee appreciation and rewards system,

created/maintained HRIS database and analyzed exit reports for process

improvements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Vignana Jyoti Xavier Institute of Hyderabad, India

Management

Master in Business Administration (MBA) 1999-2001

Specialized in Human Resources and Operations Management. Secured "Outstanding"

grade, given to top 10% of the students

Received special mention award in Operations Management

Saint Ann's College for Women Hyderabad, India

Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) 1996-1999

Graduated in Microbiology, Chemistry and Botany with Distinction

CERTIFICATION

. Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

COMPUTER SKILLS

. PowerPoint, Microsoft outlook, Microsoft office, Windows, Internet

tools, ADP, ABRA, MRI

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