Vice President Operations HR
Resume:
Anuradha(Anu) Sayyaparaju
US Citizen
**************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Vice President with over 20 years of experience in leading Operations, Human Resource department, Sales, Recruitment divisions and Product/ project management. Adept at developing strategic initiatives to drive growth, improve operations, and enhance employee satisfaction. Proven track record in managing large teams, implementing compliance measures, and optimizing HR,Payroll processes. Experienced in overseeing all aspects of operations, including financial management, HR and recruitment, ensuring the seamless execution of company objectives.
Core Competencies
Attention to Detail: Consistently thorough in all aspects of work, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, payroll management, and compliance with legal requirements. Known for meticulous attention to detail in reviewing contracts, policies, and position descriptions.
Customer Service: Dedicated to understanding and meeting the needs of internal and external stakeholders. Skilled in assessing customer needs, providing timely solutions, and maintaining a high level of satisfaction across teams and clients.
Oral Communication: Proficient in delivering clear and convincing presentations to senior leadership, cross-functional teams, End clients and external partners. Known for effectively conveying complex ideas, facilitating productive discussions, and leading negotiations. Experienced in engaging with remote teams across multiple states, utilizing digital platforms to ensure effective communication and collaboration despite geographic dispersion.
Problem Solving: Adept at identifying challenges, analyzing data, and implementing innovative solutions to drive operational efficiency and resolve complex HR and financial issues.
Collaboration & Communication: Stakeholder engagement, team management (onshore/offshore), Team Leadership & collaboration, Executive communication, and cross-functional coordination.
Technology & Tools: Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook etc.), SQL, Oracle, Windows, Unix, SDLC methodologies.
Product Management: Product vision, road mapping, prototyping, lifecycle management, UX design, Change management, KPI establishment, strategic planning, impact analysis and customer feedback analysis.
Agile & Process Improvement: Safe Agile implementation, Scrum, PI planning, backlog management, process automation, Kaizen facilitation, and workflow analysis.
Professional Experience
Vice President – Operations and HR
Paradigm InfoTech Inc — Columbia, MD
February 2014 – Present
10 years 6 months
Operations Leadership:
oOversaw the day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
oDeveloped and implemented operational policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity.
oCoordinate between cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve overall operational performance.
oMonitor and assess operational metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize resources and reduce costs.
Human Resources & Compliance:
oReview and approve/suggest changes to worker contracts in collaboration with the paralegal team and coordinate with law offices to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
oIssue employment contracts and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
oReview and update expense reports, coordinating with the Finance team to maintain financial accuracy.
oSupport consultants and the HR team with advice on compliant offboarding processes.
oAssist workers during the offboarding process, ensuring seamless transitions and compliance with internal policies.
oImplement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for HR operations, ensuring documentation is current and reviewed regularly.
oConduct periodic internal audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
oAssess trends identified during audits to address deficiencies, share best practices, improve effectiveness, and advise leadership on performance concerns.
oDevelop and update evaluation criteria for HR procedures, audit personnel actions for compliance, and ensure accuracy and completeness of personnel action requests.
oOversee proper use of priority consideration programs.
oDevelop and manage the HCT Accountability review process, assessing the implementation of laws, regulations, and human capital policies.
Policy and Position Management:
oLed the development and implementation of company-wide HR policies, including position management, job grading, and performance evaluation criteria.
oProvided strategic advice on manpower planning, including workforce allocation and resource management to optimize productivity.
oReviewed and updated position descriptions to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance with legal standards.
oAdvised senior leadership on policy changes related to employee benefits, compensation structures, and employment contracts, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
Project and Product Management:
oHandled business development, product management, and data analysis across industries for multiple projects.
oImplemented Agile Scrum practices, ensuring timely delivery and continuous improvement.
oFacilitated stakeholder communication with regular updates and sprint reviews.
oDefined product vision, roadmap, and prioritized scalable, automated, and user-focused features.
oManaged product backlogs, upgrades, and testing to deliver high-quality, defect-free software.
oHands-on with on-site/offshore project management and Safe-Agile methodologies.
oCoordinated seamlessly aligning onsite and offshore teams
oOversaw defect resolution, UAT, and compliance with security standards.
oStreamlined workflows and processes through cross-functional collaboration.
oPassionate about consumer-focused design and data-driven decision-making.
Sales Leadership:
oCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of sales goals and execution of sales strategies with overall business objectives.
oMeeting with clients to Lead negotiations for high-value contracts, review and reevaluate projects, making necessary adjustments to align with evolving requirements and contributing to long-term partnerships and sustained growth.
oAdept at working with project teams to ensure that deliverables are met on time and to specification, maintaining a focus on achieving project goals as per SOW and driving successful outcomes.
Recruitment & Onboarding:
oOversee the recruitment process, ensuring the acquisition of top talent aligned with company values and objectives.
oWork closely with the onboarding team to ensure compliant local market documents (e.g., contracts) are provided in a timely manner.
oGather all necessary information from new hires to ensure the expected hire date is met.
oAct as the point of contact for workers and onboarding specialists during onboarding.
Accounting & Financial Oversight:
oCollaborate with the Finance team to reconcile accounts and manage cash flow, ensuring the financial health of the organization.
oReview and manage proper entries of accounts receivable, and accounts payable, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies.
oRequest and review invoices and cost reports, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately documented and processed in a timely manner.
oMonitored company credit cards and maintained vendor records.
oOversee the bank detail change process, ensuring secure and accurate updates.
oManaged multi-state payroll processing semi monthly for over 400+ employees
oAdministered Payroll systems and prepared payroll-related accounting entries and set up new state payroll accounts.
oResponded to payroll inquiries and ensured compliance with tax policies.
Xpedite Technologies Inc — Columbia, MD
Recruiter/HR/Manager/VP
Aug 2004 – Jan 2014
9 years 6 months
Skills
Strategic Operations Leadership
Sales Strategy & Execution
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources Management
Payroll & Expense Management (Paychex)
Accounting & Financial Oversight (QuickBooks)
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.
Contract Negotiation
Compliance & Legal Documentation
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Process Improvement & Optimization
Education
Bachelor of Science, 1997
Andhra University -Ch.S.D. St. Theresa's College for Women in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
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