Charu Gulati

HR GENERALIST & TRUSTED BUSINESS PARTNER

Novi, MI 734-***-**** ac7qse@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn PAGE 1 Accomplished problem solver and decisive Human Resources professional with demonstrated expertise increasing organizational effectiveness by delivering world class strategic human resource initiatives, programs and processes aligned with strategic business objectives in manufacturing and corporate environments. A proactive change leader able to quickly assess organizational issues and develop effective solutions. Unique blend of HR and business acumen with the ability to drive cost effective strategies and large scale initiatives that generate cost savings. CORE STRENGTHS

Global HR Operations HR Strategy & Policies Leadership Employee Relations Organizational Development Change Management Executive Coaching Training & Development Recruitment Performance Management Project Management Workflow & Success Planning Total Rewards Outsourcing HRIS Union / Non Union Experience Benefits Administration Compliance Cost savings Process Improvements Immigration Mergers & Acquisitions New Site Integration CAREER PROGRESSION

MACOM Aug 2017 – Present

Manager, HR

Led the HR integration for MACOM acquisition of HSOR division of Luna. Effectively led implementation strategy including cultural strategy, benefits, and pay analysis.

Streamlined Immigration cases by defining policy, weeding out unrelated costs, as well as streamlining communication to prevent turnover risk for critical Foreign National resources. Project Managing Immigration

(handling more than 60 immigration cases). Complete overhaul, defining policies and procedure, eliminated bottlenecks and unrelated costs leading to better retention and morale of mission critical Foreign National human Capital.

Oversaw transfer of employees from Luna’s sale of HSOR business to MACOM. Involved in benefits comparison, policies and absorption strategy for MACOM. Partnered on devising and executing acquisition plan, strategy and initiatives. Integral in leading the HR strategy. Worked under TSA between MACOM and Luna to provide full scope HR functional and strategic support to Luna until Feb 2018.

Currently responsible for site HR in Ann Arbor; assist in employee relations matters across the company and immigration. Luna Innovations June 2011 – August 2017

Manager HR and Benefits

Worked for API from 2011 until Luna acquired API in May 2015. Post acquisition, led Luna’s HR and Payroll team for Luna’s 7 locations (including California, VA locatons, Quebec and Ann Arbor locaton). Singlehandedly managed Human Resources strategy and

functional tactical decisions for HR and Benefits for all Luna locations totaling 270 employees.

Decreased the total number of employee relations cases by driving process improvements and established policies as needed.

Successfully transitioned all Luna locations to the same benefits platform as well as HR policies.

Successfully strategized and worked with Legal on lawsuit involving disclosure of proprietary information, non solicitation, and non compete clause of the employment agreement. This prevented poaching on our competitive edge. Novi, MI 734-***-**** ac7qse@r.postjobfree.com PAGE 2

Created and implemented boarding processes, policies and streamlined guidelines and procedures.

Successfully implemented California compliant HR paperwork and processes based on California laws.

Reengineered the benefits function when I took over Benefits role in 2012 for API. Introduced changes in benefits systems leading to a radical shift in cost approach by implementing HDHP plans. Achieved 100% satisfied absorption of HDHP plan strategy and this led to savings of 70K every year. Savings by moving to HDHP plan in 2012 were more than 200K.

Successfully project managed the transition of plan custodian for 401K while reducing plan fees, leading to .65 basis points reduction in overall plan participant cost.

Reengineering benefits strategy in 2014 to reduce renewal from 12.8% to 8.5%. Then again in 2015, consolidated plans to reduce Luna’s renewal for VA based benefits from 30% to less than 4.5%. This led to Luna’s renewal from 30% to 4% by merging all benefit plans under same platform in 2015 resulting in considerable savings and retention for Luna workforce.

Took over California Sexual Harassment prevention (SHP) training and saved the company 10K per year. Savings for Michigan location approx 5K.

Walbridge Sep 2005 – June 2011

HR Supervisor

Ensured high level HR service delivery across a wide range of human resources functions including employee relations, payroll,, recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, talent management, workers ’ compensation and HRIS. Made process improvements which led to enhanced business profitability and productivity by creating and streamlining policies and procedures that worked in the construction industry. Overhauled HR’s image within one year of starting. Partnered on strategic planning, financials and reporting functions.

Architected intelligence based HR and Benefits administration system resulting in savings of 25 29K dollars per year.

Strategized and implemented formation of “Newco” for a business division including, designing and pricing benefits for the UAW contract package as well as reviewing UAW contract relevant clause insertions.

Implemented and project managed OFCCP compliance program for Walbridge.

Enabled the business units to be eligible to bid for city contracts by streamlining city of Detroit compliance.

Successfully led improvement of image of HR department. Was managing, HR, Benefits and compliance singlehandedly.

(this function was split after I left)

Was singlehandedly managing (until an HR manager was hired for DFM in 2009) all issues related to Newco while still managing the 1000+ Employees in my current role.

Project Managed transition of 401K plan custodian to Fidelity leading to better fund choices and lower costs.

Instrumental in creating a culture of wellness by being the wellness ambassador. Introduced wellness initiatives, which led to active employee engagement.

Auto Chassis International (NAO) Dec 2004 – August 2005 HR Manager/ Generalist

Full Scope HR Generalist responsibilities including employee relations, compensation administration, performance management, benefits, workers’ compensation, recognition, training and staffing requirements. Managed the HR function at the plant as well as Corporate.

Early career history includes roles as Human Resources Business Partner at Manpower Professional, Farmington Hills and brief career in India before I migrated to US in 1999. ED CREDENTIALS

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

SHRM SENIOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL (SHRM-SCP) HRCI CERTIFIED (SPHR) NATIONAL SHRM MEMBER

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