Human Resource Employee Relations

SHRESHTHI MEHTA, PMP®, PHR®

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BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Dynamic HR professional with over 5 years of experience. Adept in developing and implementing effective policies and procedures. Proven ability to lead and manage teams with strong employee – centered and solutions orientation. Excellent interpersonal, creative, problem-solving, team building and negotiation skills with a proven track record of spearheading numerous projects.

Specialties:

Project Management, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Organizational Development, Training & Development, HR Metrics, HR Policies & Procedures, Orientation & On boarding.

EDUCATION

Northeastern University (Part – time) Boston, MA Master of Science in Leadership with Human Resource Management, GPA: 4.0/4.0 December 2017 expected

Relevant Courses: Strategic Leadership, Managing Organization Culture

K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research Mumbai, India

Master in Business Administration with Human Resource concentration, GPA: 3.6/4.0 April 2009

Relevant Courses: Labor and Employee Relations, Managing Performance, Recruitment and Selection, Organization Development

Mumbai University Mumbai, India Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering, GPA: 3.5/4.0 May 2006

WORK EXPERIENCE

Shire Pharmaceuticals (contractor) Lexington, MA

HR Generalist January 2016–present

Received an award for supporting the R&D organization design and talent selection process during the Shire - Baxalta integration.

Key member of the WorkDay - HR Service Delivery Portal design project team.

Analyzed HR metrics and developed an action plan to drive recruitment strategies.

Coached line managers in drafting Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) and Coaching Plan documents to manage performance.

Maintained compliance with FLSA, ADA, EEOC and other laws.

Led a project to reinforce the usefulness of onboarding tools during the new hire onboarding process.

Developed content and facilitated leadership training programs.

Neighborhood Health Plan (contractor) Boston, MA

HR Intern January 2015–June 2015

Conducted research, facilitated trainings for pilot sessions and evaluated feedback to develop policies for Flexible Work Options and Prevention of Sexual Harassment.

Sourced candidate from the internet and worked with the Talent Acquisition team to develop recruiting strategies.

Assisted HR Business Partners by preparing job descriptions and conducting exit interviews.

TÜV SÜD America Peabody, MA

HR Projects Intern May 2014–December 2014

Developed an HR calendar to manage HR programs.

Developed a project plan for Advanced Leadership Development training, managed training logistics and performed cost benefit analysis.

Northeastern University Boston, MA

Teaching Assistant – Business Statistics January 2014–April 2014

Presented subject matter to over 60 students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures and discussions.

Tutored students to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.

Graded homework, tests and recorded results.

General Electric Capital Hyderabad, India

HR Generalist August 2010–August 2012

Implemented HR policies and programs as Employee Relations Manager to 400+ employees.

Managed a transition of 150+ employees to different departments.

Ensured availability of talent through internal hiring.

Handled employee relations by leading cross functional groups like Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH), Workplace Harassment (WPH), and Legal Ombuds in conducting investigations and resolving concerns raised by employees.

Secure Matrix (I) Private Ltd. Mumbai, India

HR Generalist June 2009-August 2010

Handled employees’ day-to-day queries related to on boarding, compensation and performance appraisals.

Created the HR policy manual, organizational structure, responsibility matrix, consulting agreement and job descriptions.

Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai, India

HR Intern May 2008-June 2008

Led a project on leadership using the Enneagram Technique that classifies the personality of individuals into 9 types to develop leadership traits amongst employees.

SKILLS

Fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati

Computer Languages – C, C+.

Tools - MS Office tools, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat, VISIO, SPSS and Share Point, WorkDay, AON, ADP and Peoplesoft, Brassring.

CERTIFICATIONS

Human Resource Consulting Inc. (HRCI)

Certified Professional Human Resource (PHR) July 2015

Project Management Institute

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) May 2013

Cornell University Ithaca, NY Advanced Certificate in Strategic HR Management November 2012 HR Foundations of Employee Relations December 2011

PUBLICATIONS

Published a case study “Competence, Competitiveness and Intercultural Conflict in Qatar” with Ivey Publishing in April 2016.

https://www.iveycases.com/ProductView.aspx?id=77962

Published a research paper titled “Developing Leadership Pipeline: Some Insights From Indian Organizations” with Abhinav Publications in May 2012.

http://www.abhinavjournal.com/images/Commerce_&_Management/May12/1.pdf

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Awarded 2nd Prize in ISB – Ivey B-school international Case Writing Contest in 2015.

Finalist in Northeastern University, College of Professional Studies’ Case Writing Contest 2014 and 2015.

Received the Imagination and Courage Award as a member of the GE Women’s Network in 2012.

Awarded 3rd Prize in IIM Kozikhode’s Case Analysis Contest in 2009.

Awarded 2nd Prize in SCMHRD's Employer Branding Case Study Contest in association with Johnson & Johnson in 2009.

Shortlisted amongst the Top 9 teams in international Case Study and Analysis Contest - Cerebration 2008 held by National University of Singapore.

Winner in IMI Delhi’s national Business Plan Competition in 2008

Awarded 2nd Prize in IIM Calcutta’s Advertising Event - Addict for developing a creative brand activation game in 2008.

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