Management Human Resources

Vandana Patil, PHR

Troy, MI

248-***-**** *********@*****.***

Human Resources Professional

Strategic and highly accomplished Human Resource Professional with substantial multi-state experience and background of repeated success implementing best practices and building successful HR departments from grounds up. Confidently directs implementation of key policies and procedures, with expertise in critical areas including recruitment and retention, change management, benefit administration, employment law and regulations, performance management, resolution of employee issues and corporate HR concerns. Provides knowledgeable guidance to leadership teams, with strong communication skills and a recognized ability to identify and nurture employee potential. Areas of expertise:

Employee Relations State & Federal Employment Law Expertise Communication

Strategy Development & Implementation Team Building & Leadership Recruiting & Retention

Issue Resolution Compensation Benefit Administration Policy Development & Implementation

Executive Partnerships Performance Management Conflict Resolution Change Management

Coaching & Development Training Onboarding Orientation Leave Management

Regulatory Compliance Process Management & Improvement Resource Management M&A

Microsoft Office ADP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kyyba Inc. (Formerly known as RSB Systems Inc.) Jan 2006 – Feb 2016

HR Manager

In partnership with management, developed and executed recruiting, retention, employee relations, employee development and organizational effectiveness strategies. Coached and trained managers in behavioral interviewing, conducting performance reviews, merit review process, talent development, compensation programs, compliance, organizational development, employee learning & development, conflict resolution, and employee relation issues.

Responsibilities

Managed broad range of HR functions for 400+ IT and Engineering employees

Assisted in meeting staffing needs for various departments by conducting interviews, candidate selection, wage negotiations, and creating offer letters

Identified, developed, implemented and maintained various HR policies and procedures, including employee hand book, data analysis, continuous improvement, and periodic internal HR process audits. Provided guidance to managers regarding HR policies. Developed and conducted training for employees and managers on HR policies and procedures. Developed and maintained job description and classified them in accordance with FLSA and DOL guidelines

Benchmarked background and drug verification, responsible for background checks, drug screening, onboarding, new hire orientation, I-9 verification including E-verify, termination and exit interviews

Ensured company compliance with all customer employment requirements

Accurately & confidentially maintained personnel records for all employees

Created, maintained and audited personnel recordkeeping system, and I-9 quarterly for compliance

Responsible for benefit administration including annual open enrollment, monthly invoice reconciliation, COBRA, maintaining data in vendor systems (for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance) and 401(k) program, consulted with benefit brokers to ensure effective plan designs initiatives

Managed outsource partner tasks related to FSA, 401K, and COBRA benefits

Administered, monitored and tracked time-off, leave of absence, FMLA and non-FMLA qualifying leaves, unemployment claims and workers compensation claims

Implemented and maintained HRIS by ADP for Payroll, Benefits and employee information

Participated in developing department goals & Metrics, and objectives

Confidentially investigated and advised management in appropriate resolution of all employee relations issues and/or concerns including recruitment, promotions, terminations, and alleged discrimination or harassment

Supervised compliance of federal, state and local employment law requirements, and ACA reporting

Provided counseling to employees and conducted investigations, as needed, to resolve employee relations and legal issues

Unemployment claims preparation and company advocate at unemployment hearing

Developed and implemented training plans and programs for employees and management that ensured the appropriate level of skills are acquired/ maintained/documented. Partnered with learning & development team to recommend training as needed

Build and implemented work life balance initiatives for employee retention. Coordinated employee relations initiatives to enhance the culture of the company

Developed, administered and assisted with the performance review program and made recommendations for process improvements, salary administration programs including job descriptions to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization. Assisted in career development ad succession planning

Conducted exit interview and designed action plans accordingly to improve problem areas

Oversaw biweekly payroll through ADP, including garnishments and liens

Worked with various teams to gather data for newsletters and staff meetings for company-wide communication

Responsible for Contract negotiations & executions, employee referral program and commission program

Key Achievements

Received Kyyba Value Award in 2012

Designed, and successfully implemented an in-house software to send new employee offer letters and employment forms and store the completed documents in the database

Implemented HRIS by ADP for Payroll, Benefits and employee information

Successfully changed the company healthcare program resulting in 2% saving the first year and 5% saving the second year

Created job descriptions, initiated compensation market research, developed a pay grade system, designed and implemented employee performance appraisal system that tied core values and goals to strategic business plan

Developed and maintained a comprehensive Employee Handbook and ensured compliance with all regulations

Developed and implemented various programs making the company eligible to receive the 2012 Crain’s Cool Places to work in Michigan, 2013 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch, and 2013, 2014, 2015 - 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work in Metro Detroit

RSB Systems Inc. Nov 2001 – Dec 2005 Technical Recruiter

Developed and implemented effective recruiting strategies in order to attract, screen, recruit, and select high quality candidates

Practiced numerous sourcing strategies including referral generation, ad placement, position postings, direct sourcing/cold calling and networking to develop a qualified pool of candidates

Interviewed and screened candidates, articulated and negotiated job offers with candidates, clearly communicated all aspects of the offer including salary, benefits, relocation, etc.

Established and maintained strong working relationships with hiring managers to understand the needs of the position

Developed databases for client and candidates contact information

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from University of Bombay, India

Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Dale Carnegie Training

VOLUNTEERING

Tutormate - Tutoring Detroit Public School students

Dale Carnegie Coach

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