PR OF ES S ION A L SU M MA RY

Vision-driven change agent with career-long record of human resources, and management success for leading organizations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Proven talent for aligning business strategy and objectives with established HR and operations management paradigms to achieve maximum operational impacts with minimum resource expenditures. Results-focused with 14+ years of HR experience spanning recruitment, employee relations, policy implementation, training and development, SOPs, payroll, and benefits administration. Excel at inspiring teams, building positive relationships, and managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Communicate easily with people of all ages and backgrounds; collaborate effectively at all organizational levels. Thrive in fast-paced, diverse environments that demand excellence and reward ingenuity. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication

• Problem-Solving

• Training and Development

• Talent Management

• Recruitment & Retention

• Benefits and Compensation

• Relationship Building

• Team Leadership

• HR Policies & Procedures

• Orientation & Onboarding

• HR Advisory Services

• Social Media Management

SNS TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SHERIDAN, WY(REMOTE), JANUARY 2021 TO PRESENT HR Specialist

• Develop and implement strategic HR initiatives aligned with the business strategy and monitor their effectiveness.

• Conduct regular business needs analysis to identify talent gaps and skill deficiencies.

• Partner with key stakeholders to translate business goals into tangible HR initiatives.

• Develop talent acquisition pipelines targeted at attracting diverse, high-performing candidates.

• Track key HR metrics (retention rate, employee satisfaction, cost-per-hire) and assess the impact of initiatives on business outcomes.

• Bridge management and employee relations to address concerns and foster collaboration.

• Establish open communication channels and transparent grievance procedures.

• Facilitate constructive dialogue between managers and employees through training workshops and feedback mechanisms.

• Proactively address conflict and mediate disputes to ensure a positive and productive work environment.

• Drive talent acquisition through efficient recruitment and selection processes.

• Conducted regular performance appraisals and provided employees with meaningful feedback and development opportunities.

• Utilize advanced recruitment tools and platforms to attract a wider pool of qualified candidates.

• Develop job descriptions and interview criteria that accurately reflect the requirements of the role.

• Support business needs through effective talent management, fostering engagement, motivation, and retention.

• Analyze HR data and provide actionable insights to support informed decision-making aligned with business priorities.

• Implement and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance and employee development.

• Maintain competitive pay plans and benefits programs to attract and retain top talent.

• Conducted regular market research to ensure salaries and benefits remain competitive within the industry.

• Identify and address training needs to enhance employee performance and meet business objectives.

• Conducted regular employee satisfaction surveys and implemented action plans to address concerns and improve the overall work environment.

• Ensure legal compliance throughout all HR practices and policies. PROTECH SECURITY SERVICES, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, APRIL 2016 TO DECEMBER 2020 HR Specialist

• Partnered with senior HR Manager to create and implement HR strategy and goals.

• Oversaw recruitment, hiring, onboarding, orientation, and separation processes for all administrative staff; generated job descriptions and led screening and interviews. RAJ SEELAM Dallas, TX

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EDUCATION

• Played key role in creating and maintaining company policies and procedures; updated employee handbooks, training materials, and job duties as needed.

• Managed all aspects of FMLA and LOA requests, including eligibility determination, documentation collection, and communication with employees and supervisors.

• Recognized as subject matter expert for HR policy guidance and interpretation; ensured full compliance with legal requirements and government reporting regulations.

• Relayed key policy changes to employees in a timely manner; wrote memos, answered questions, and explained complex information in easy-to-understand terms.

• Launched benefit and compensation programs to attract, motivate, reward, and retain top talent; surveyed employees to garner constructive feedback.

• Bolstered staff morale and productivity with effective talent management programs, succession programs, and employee development initiatives.

• Ensured company was in compliance with California State labor laws, including the CFRA, FEHA, and the California wage and hour laws.

• Managed HR Information System and Payroll Records; processed bi-weekly payroll for 600 union and 150 administrative employees.

• Audited payroll transactions to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies; produced monthly and quarterly reports on earnings, taxes, deductions, leave disability, and non-taxable wages.

• Ascertained accuracy of year-end adjustments/miscellaneous reportable earnings and W2, third-party sick, and 1095c forms.

• Balanced priorities simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines; cultivated a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

• Represented the company at unemployment hearings; handled ad hoc duties and special projects as requested. E-Z-DINE-IN, BERKELEY, CA, AUGUST 2009 TO MARCH 2016 HR Specialist

• Devise recruitment strategies and develop tactical plans to complete recruitment projects.

• Research, develop and manage recruiting and internship programs.

• Attended recruitment events to market and brand the agency among jobseekers.

• Collaborated with other internal and external entities to complete various recruitment and staffing projects.

• Research various internship programs to design the current internship program for the agency.

• Plan, organize and evaluate the success of the programs and the participants experience and development through surveys and evaluations to ensure the program meet all important benchmarks.

• HR Policy Advisement- Provided well researched information and guidance regarding recruitment/staffing policies to managers and other customers when requested.

• Consult and advise hiring managers on possible HR hiring authorities and flexibilities when recruiting and staffing for open positions.

• Research and brief team members on the latest Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) which would meet the demand and need of our Recruitment Office while streamlining the application process.

• Create SOPs for future Recruitment Office training and development.

• Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives, and new-employee orientation.

• Fostered a teamwork environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization.

• Brought workers' compensation program into full compliance.

• Cut benefits costs by 16% by negotiating favorable contracts and ensuring that company did not pay for benefits for which employees were ineligible.

• Wrote employee manual covering company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information.

• Introduced company's first formal performance review program, creating a flexible and well-received tool that was later adopted company wide.

• Revised job descriptions across all levels.

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, 2009

Andhra University – Visakhapatnam, AP India

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