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Shaminder Ghandi 510-***-**** (Home)
Preferred: 510-***-**** (Mobile)
Preferred Name: Rani Ghandi
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/rani-ghandi/6/915/a3a
**** ******* Lane, Hayward, CA 94545
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Key Strengths:
E X C E L L E N T S T R AT E G I S T Provides technical solutions that boost productivity and efficiency across the organization.
Quickly identifies problem areas and implements effective solutions to meet goals.
E X C E P T I O N A L O R G A N I Z AT I O N A L S K I L L S Consistently recognized by colleagues for cross discipline talents in needs
analysis, troubleshooting, and problem resolution. Maintains focus on achieving results while implementing effective
solutions to meet goals.
S T R O N G S E N S E O F R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y Solid professional standards and excellent track record of dependability.
I N S I G H T F U L A N D A R T I C U L A T E Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Interacted with all levels of the organization
from executives and administration personnel to customers and staff, covering all ends of the spectrum.
C O M P U T E R E X P E R T I S E Strong background in computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office, Oracle,
Core FTP, Virtual Edge, FootPrints, HR Ceridian, HRVantage and Business Objects. Familiar with JavaScript and
Visual Basics programming languages. Knowledgeable in developing websites using Microsoft Sharepoint.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Brocade Communications
San Jose, CA January 2008 – Present
HR Process & Technology Analyst
Work closely with the HR and IT team on implementations and enhancements to our
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HR Systems (Oracle, ePAN tool, Business Objects, Award tool, Bonus tool, Learning Management System (OLM), Time off
tool, Payroll & Benefit interfaces, etc.) by documenting all business requirements and working with IT to ensure
enhancements successfully move to Production.
Act as the Testing Specialist of the HR Technology team by documenting and
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implementing test plans, and testing each enhancement thoroughly in each test environment before approving to Production.
Prioritize projects by determining and ranking fixes, enhancements, and new
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functionality needs across the organization.
Support the Compensation team in the preparation and execution of the BIP/Focal
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process. Partner with the Compensation team to load and validate all approved focal review ratings, bonuses, and promotions
into Oracle twice a year. Partnered with IT and Compensation by assisting in the testing process of the BIP/Focal
Enhancements in Oracle.
Provide ad hoc reports to various groups across the organization using Business
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Objects Reporting tool.
Provide quarterly reports and requested data to Internal Audit to ensure the HR
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department is meeting all SOX requirements.
Participated in the acquisition of Foundry Networks by creating training specific
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documentation for all new hire employees being on boarded as part of the acquisition (Ex. Instructions on how to use
Employee and Manager Self Service. Employee A Z guide, a guide that entails answers to specific questions an employee
would have as a new hire).
Provided training to both employees and managers from classic Foundry on the
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Employee and Manager Self Service tools available to them.
Ensure data integrity in all HR Systems (Oracle, Business Objects, VE, Payroll) by conducting
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internal audits on a regular basis.
Defined and implemented Brocade’s Employment Verification process working
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closely with the HR team to coordinate, gather, and document all requirements which would allow for easier processing and a
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Shaminder Ghandi 510-***-**** (Home)
Preferred: 510-***-**** (Mobile)
Preferred Name: Rani Ghandi
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/rani-ghandi/6/915/a3a
1657 Ashbury Lane, Hayward, CA 94545
quicker turnaround time. Developed an Employment Verification website on Microsoft SharePoint for employees as a
reference tool and knowledge center.
Ensure all Personnel Action Notices (PANs), help desk tickets, and report requests
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are processed according to service level agreements by monitoring all mailboxes.
E D U C AT I O N A N D T R A I N I N G
Pacific Material Handling Solutions, Inc. (PMHSI)
Hayward, CA
HR Admin. Assistant
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Enrollment program for all employees company wide, by processing all data entry changes, compiling Ben
troubleshooting system issues and by being the primary contact for all Benefit related questions.
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program compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations
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Worked closely with Workers Comp carriers on closing claims and reducing experience mods.
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OSHA laws and regulations.
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keep them informed on the status of employees in their organization.
Placement Pros/Neopost, Inc.
Hayward, CA
HR Administrative Assistant
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Shaminder Ghandi 510-***-**** (Home)
Preferred: 510-***-**** (Mobile)
Preferred Name: Rani Ghandi
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/rani-ghandi/6/915/a3a
1657 Ashbury Lane, Hayward, CA 94545
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changes, and termination transactions using Ceridian HRIS System.
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Placement Pros/Ghirardelli Chocolates Dec 2005 – Jan 2006
HR Assistant
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policy.
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excel spreadsheet.
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Rainin Instruments, LLd
Human Resources Intern
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have a form on file and entering beneficiary information in HR Perspective.
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Manufacturing positions.
San Jose State University: December 2006
PHR Certification Course – Sponsored by SHRM San Jose, CA
BS in Business Administration, Human Resources: December 2005
CSU, Sacramento Sacramento, CA
AA in General Studies: December 2002
Napa Valley College Napa Valley, CA
******@*****.***
Shaminder Ghandi 510-***-**** (Home)
Preferred: 510-***-**** (Mobile)
Preferred Name: Rani Ghandi
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/rani-ghandi/6/915/a3a
1657 Ashbury Lane, Hayward, CA 94545