Human Resources Manager

NIDHI RANADE

**** **** ******* • Sunnyvale, CA **089

***********@*****.*** • 408-***-****(H), 408-***-****(M)

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

HR Generalist • Program Coordination • Employee Relations

Resourceful, detail-oriented human resources manager offering full range of skills including oversight of staffing plans, payroll and benefits, employee relations, and organizational development. Proven team player with excellent analytical skills and talent for streamlining processes to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Innovative problem solver with record of improving morale, performance and compliance. Polished multitasker and priority manager; personable communicator, interacting and building positive relationships with diverse individuals across functions and departments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Recruitment & Staffing

• On-boarding & Orientation

• Payroll & Benefits • Performance Management

• Organizational Development

• Project Coordination • Policies & Procedures

• Resource Management

• Regulatory Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

India Community Center Milpitas, CA

Human Resources Manager, 4/2008 to Present

Oversee human resources functions to include recruitment and retention, management of confidential personnel files in HRIS, payroll and benefits (including 401 (k), 403 (b) and healthcare), and employee relations. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements (ADA, FMLA, EEOC, HIPAA, OSHA, FLSA); serve as employee/management liaison. File required documentation and prepare reports. Plan, organize and execute special events and team building. Conduct performance evaluations; onboard, orient and train new hires. Partner with Executive Director to minimize turnover and Finance Director to ensure accurate records; lead annual HR process for financial audit. Manage volunteers and office administration.

Key Achievements:

After three months in volunteer HR position, earned elevation to HR manager role.

Implemented and rolled out HRIS system, greatly improving payroll and documentation accuracy and efficiency as well as centralizing process.

Developed standard job descriptions to support recruitment of high-quality candidates.

Formulated employee handbook sections regarding payroll, background checks, vacation benefits, policies and performance expectations.

Introduced systematic approach to vacation accruals and PTO tracking by creating template, conducting random checks, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Initiated team-building activities to grow strong relationships and improve coordination throughout organization.

Leveraged ability to grow strong employee relationships to identify high-potential candidates for internal promotion or transfer.

HDFC Bank Orissa, India

HR Executive Trainee, 2004 to 2005

Leveraged sourcing institution relationships with business schools to identify and recruit management trainee candidates. Managed employee relations and oversaw performance management and improvement plans. Analyzed and streamlined job functions and descriptions. Interacted with customers from individuals through large corporate accounts.

Key Achievements:

Defined and clarified employee roles and job descriptions, improving both efficiency and employee morale.

Pioneered performance improvement plan to motivate employees to grow professionally and maximize contributions.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Human Resources Management Certificate Program, 2010

UNIVERSITY OF SANTA CRUZ Sunnyvale, CA

Graduate Coursework toward MBA

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY Ghaziabad, India

Bachelor of Engineering, 2004

ORISSA ENGINEERING COLLEGE Orissa, India

Professional Associations

Effective Employee Relations, Developing your Recruiting Skills, Employment of Foreign Nationals, Introduction to HR Management, Law and Human Resource Management, Organizational Development (obtained A grade in all), Managing the Staffing Functions

Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS, Taleo

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