Human Resources Management

Pooja K. Gurnani

**** ****** ******, ***. * . Somerset, NJ 08873 . Cell: 732-***-****

. **********@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Skilled and dedicated Human Resources professional with seven years

experience planning and supporting daily Human Resources functions and HR

Technology project management.

. Proficient in Position, Job and Data Management of HR Systems

. Adept at Maintenance and Development of standard and ad-hoc Reporting

. Highly focused with management of Open Enrollment files, import and

export files

. Demonstrated capacity for Benefits Management and Vendor sourcing

. Management of Disability Claims, 401(k) and Deferred Compensation

processes

. Results oriented in supporting Recruitment and Sourcing

. Well versed in State and Federal Labor and Employment Law

. Proven track record for Onboarding, Employee Relations and

Disciplinary actions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Catalent Pharma Solutions Somerset, NJ May 2010

- September 2010

Pharmaceutical company involved in development, drug delivery,

manufacturing and packaging

HRIS Specialist (Contract)

. HRMS: Position, Job and Data Management for US and global locations.

Standard and ad-hoc reporting as needed.

. Performance Management: Maintaining Reporting relationships and

appropriate routing of assessments. Reporting in line with performance

process for fiscal year end and year beginning.

. Compensation: Headcount and staffing reporting from Talent Management

System. Other projects in support of Compensation and as outlined by

leadership teams and business needs.

. Process Improvements: Guidance on process improvements to be rolled out

from Corporate to other sites in an effort to centralize where possible

and improve audit roles.

. Security: Managing security of users in HRMS and Performance Management

System and liaison with Help Desk.

Key Achievements

Assisted in launch of Compensation Module in HR Management System.

Performed UAT/Regression Testing and roll-out to sites. Close out and

reporting of Performance Process up to functional leaders and

senior/executive leadership teams.

Biovail Americas Corp. Bridgewater, NJ

July 2007 - March 2010

Specialty pharmaceutical company with a focus on disorders of the central

nervous system

HR Systems Analyst

. HRMS: Maintain the day-day administration of HRIS system for two U.S.

locations, including data entry, position management and

maintenance/development of reports. Work in conjunction with the

Manager, HR Systems at Corporate regarding Open Enrollment files, Spec

files and layouts out of the HRIS system, ensuring that O/E file and bi-

weekly imports and/or exports are validated. Perform US payroll

interface in HRIS system bi-weekly and ensure accuracy of interface and

related paperwork given to Payroll Manager. Validates annual

compensation increases in HRIS and benefits systems. Work closely with

the Manager, HR Systems at Corporate to ensure maintenance of all HR

related systems. Ensure data integrity of the HRIS system for all US

based employees. Produce standard and ad-hoc reports as required.

Leverage systems to meet Human Resource Information System (HRIS)

requirements.

. Benefits Administration: Act as primary contact person for all benefit

related inquiries for both U.S. locations. Administers company benefit

programs in accordance with contract provisions. Manage the disability

process for the US - STD/LTD including co-ordination of document

submissions and initiation of Personnel Change Forms (PCF). Co-

ordinates US Benefit Events (i.e. Open Enrollment, Benefits Education

Sessions). Assists with implementation and communication of all benefit

plan changes. Prepares 401k Reports and information required to support

audits, SOX Compliance Reviews and 5500 Review and year end testing.

Produces Deferred Compensation Reports (Termination, New Hires, Payouts,

Monthly and Quarterly Reporting). Administers 401(k), bi-weekly

deferral uploads, weekly reports, and tracking and validating of

employee changes in the 401(k) Vendor Tool with HRIS system and

Payroll. Liaison between Benefits portal, Payroll and HRIS to ensure

that benefit deductions and Employee Changes Reports are formatted and

the spec files are accurate to minimize manual errors. Analyzes data

and prepares reports as required for site HR, benefits vendors, auditors

and Corporate HR as required.

Key Achievements

Successful completion of Retirement Plan External Audits and Year End

Testing.

Planning and execution of on-site Health & Wellness Fair and Benefits

Education Sessions.

Management of Open Enrollments and Validation of files for payroll.

Wrote Test Script for user acceptance testing and managed migration to new

Benefits Enrollment Tool.

Strides, Inc. Somerset, NJ

December 2003 - May 2007

Pharmaceutical Manufacturer of OTC and Prescription Soft-Gelatin Capsules

Assistant Human Resources Manager

( Staffing/Headcount: Life Cycle Recruitment for available posts-

Sourcing (job fairs, online postings,

referrals). Conducts Selection (multiple interviews, background and

drug checks) of candidates.

Meeting with department managers to determine hiring requisitions

for hourly and

professional positions. Reducing existing expenses and reporting

projected budget of HR department.

Strategically allocating personnel in light of costs/benefits

analysis.

( Onboarding: Issuing offer letters, preparing new-hire packages and

performing new employee

orientations and GMP training. Recording employee information in ADP

software and Applicant

Tracking System.

( Performance Management: Coordinating and assessing annual performance

reviews and minimizing

"errors" in ratings. Executing disciplinary actions and issuing

disciplinary and termination letters.

( Benefits administration: Voluntary (medical), mandated (disability,

Family Medical

Leave, unemployment insurance and workers compensation), and Paid

Time Off (PTO)

( Safety Compliance: Maintaining safety compliance with OSHA

regulations and participating in the

safety team

( Conflict Resolution: Resolving employees' conflicts and motivating

employees with incentive

programs

( Labor and Employment Law: Assuring legal language and company

policies in employees handbook

and memos, and enforcing compliance with State and Federal labor and

employment laws

( Training: Developing long term training programs and scheduling off-

site training classes

( Payroll processing: Processing, monitoring deductions and

reconciliation of bi-weekly payroll for 110

employees exempt and non-exempt employees. Meet with managers to

approve or avoid overtime.

Key Achievements

Received recognition from Franklin Township for being awarded a Training

Grant from state of New Jersey for $50,000+ for Strides Inc.

Instituted and coordinated English as a Second Language program for all non-

English speaking employees. This was a 24-week program.

Completed Payroll Audit for NJ Department of Labor and Managed Audit for

Renewal of Workers Compensation Policy

Edited and published first employee handbook for Strides Inc.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Rutgers University

School of Management and Labor Relations

Degree: Master of Labor and Employment Relations (MLER)

Labor Studies and Employment Relations Management

Rutgers University

Livingston College

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Sociology Major/Philosophy Minor

TECHNICAL SKILLS

( Liaison with Help Desk ( Sapien (

Softscape

( Performance Partnerships ( Success Factors

( ADP Report Writer

( ADP Resource Partner ( ADP PayExpert / PCPW (

e-Time Software

( Microsoft Word ( Microsoft Excel

( Microsoft Outlook

( Microsoft PowerPoint ( Monster TMS

( Internet Research

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

( Member of SHRM-Society for Human Resource Management

( Member of IHRIM- International Association for Human Resources

Information Management

( 16 credits towards C.P.E. - Continuing Professional Education

( 4 credits towards SPHR/PHR/GPHR certifications and pursuing a

certification as a

Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR)

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