Sonal P. Kaushal
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Mobile: 714-***-****
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Six years of Industry & Educational experience reflecting a unique
facilitation as a HR Representative. Dedicated and passionate about
developing positive employee relations and exceeding organizational goals.
History of successful interaction within diverse groups, comfortable and
effective with professionals at all levels. Expertise includes the
following to improve organization performance: MS Applications, Oracle HR
11.i, Recruiting & Staffing, E-Verify, Employment Verification, PeopleSoft,
Company Training / Presentation & Support, Workplace Safety Practices and
Worker's Compensation (WC).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VMware, Inc. via Advantage Technical Resourcing, Palo Alto, CA
Oct. 2009- May 2010
VMware, Inc. is a provider of virtualization software and global leader in
cloud infrastructure delivering customer-proven virtualization solutions
that significantly reduce IT complexity. The Company is majority owned by
EMC Corporation.
HR Coordinator (Contractor)
. Created and managed 'New-Hire' Data Entries via Oracle HR 11.i to
maintain highly-sensitive employee information.
. Verify employment of new hires by using E-verify to understand Legal
status & report Employment verification to external vendors.
. Managed New Hire-Inbox via MS Outlook by addressing open questions or
requests relating to Current & Future Employee status.
. Managed New Hire Audit & ADP Reports to verify Entry is accurate & New
Hire information was processed to Payroll.
. Collected & Organized New Hire documents and addressed missed items with
Employees to comply within company HR guidelines.
. Processed Payroll-related forms via E-mail for New Hires
Younger Optics, Torrance, CA
Feb. 2007- Dec. 2008
Optical industry leader helping to develop new and innovative
lens solutions. Younger provides a wide array of lens options, materials
and treatments to meet virtually every eyewear need: quality products that
help vision.
WC & HR Coordinator
. Managed and minimized employee WC claims to help diminish corporate costs
by ~20% with third-party vendors.
. Attended third-party vendor seminar and proactively researched on safety
training to formally present detailed in-house knowledge transfers to
internal employees.
. Managed but not limited to the following: eye glass program to alleviate
employee optical cost, open enrollment of medical & dental insurance, WC
employee treatment and incentive program
. Managed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) log to
keep track of WC employee status. Tracked non-First Aid metrics based
results for employees through the specified timeframe.
. Created building evacuation maps in all departments with primary &
secondary routes and emergency exits for a "safe and quick" evacuation.
TransUnion, Fullerton, CA
Apr. 2006- Dec. 2006
A global leader in credit and information management working with
businesses and consumers to gather, analyze and deliver the critical
information needed to build strong economies worldwide.
HR Administrative Assistant (Intern) .
. Managed new joiner processes by (i.e.) job posting via internet,
screening resumes, phone screening, employer written test and verifying
applicant history (credit, criminal, employment)
. Managed PeopleSoft e-recruit data entry & queries, additionally updated
employee status as needed.
. Assisted with variety of employee meetings such as: new hire
orientations, benefits orientations, scheduling and annual enrollment;
coordinated the performance review and annual merit approval process of
all eligible exempt and non-exempt associates by preparing necessary
queries.
. Created and mailed out new hire job aides, offer letters, Consolidated
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) health benefit packets to
terminated employees, entered benefits vendor information for enrollments
and terminations, maintained I-9 files, and researched on labor laws.
EDUCATION
B.S., Business Administration
Management and Human Resources
California State Ploytechnic University, Pomona, CA
A.A. in Computer Information System
Fullerton Jr. College, Fullerton, CA
A.A. in Liberal Arts
Cypress Jr. College, Cypress, CA