VIPASHA MAHAJAN, PHR
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A certified PHR and a MBA in Human Resource Management, looking for a HR Generalist/Specialist position.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RA Solutions Inc., Rolling Meadows, IL
Major Franchisee of Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins - 31 stores
HR Generalist
Feb 2010 - August 2011
Accomplishments
Designed and conducted the Performance Appraisals for the entire organization of 450 employees..
Conducted Performance Management training for the management team (35 attendees).
Conducted Sexual Harassment training for the management team (52 attendees).
Conducted an employee appreciation program by personally visiting the 31 locations of Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins.
Responsibilities
Creating and maintaining employee personnel files.
Processing payroll for all exempt and non exempt employees.
Recruitment : Shortlisted and conducted interviews for management positions (Restaurant Managers and Assistant Restaurant Managers).
Completing employment verification and background checks for the new hires.
Conducting orientation programs when needed.
Handling Unemployment claims.
Adhering to the State and Federal Labor Laws.
Ongoing amendments to the employee handbook to adhere to the current company standards.
HMS Host, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Contracted through Staffing Solutions of Hawaii
HR Assistant -Temp position
Dec 2007- March 2008
Responsibilities
Assist with day to day HR administrative duties.
Schedule interviews with the HR Manager.
Employee orientation, development, and training logistics and record keeping.
Maintaining employee files and the HR filing system.
Compensation and benefits administration and record keeping.
Employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health reporting.
Conducting background and reference checks for the shortlisted candidates.
Arranging orientation programs.
Bank of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Contracted through Staffing Solutions of Hawaii
HR Assistant - Temp position
Nov 2007 –Dec 2007
Responsibilities
Greet and direct walk-in customers, answer multi-line telephones and assist customers in accordance with Bank of Hawaii's quality standards.
Assist applicants in person and on the phone with applications and open positions.
Provide HR and administrative support to the recruiters and staffing manager.
Process internal staff member position vacancy applications and external employment applications, and review for completeness in accordance with company procedures and state/federal employment laws.
Input applicant information into applicant tracking database, and generate/photocopy/forward information to the hiring manager or recruiters for review.
Develop and generate computer reports using appropriate applications. Review and update department processes and procedures as appropriate.
Winsome Group of Industries, India
A leading textile group with over 600 employees.
Assistant HR Executive
Jan 2005 to Nov 2005
Responsibilities
Recruited for various positions with specialty in executive assistant and shop floor Technician/Engineering positions.
Processed payroll for employees.
Prepared salary increment for the year 2005-2006 for 600+ Employees.
Coordinated with managers in developing hiring strategies.
Maintained compliance reports for ISO 9001 and carried out multiple audits for ISO 9001.
Vandy Collection Solutions Pvt ltd, India
A leading Business process outsourcing (BPO) firm with elite clientele base: HSBC bank, Citi Bank, HDFC Bank, ABN Ambro, Citi Financial to name a few.
HR Manager
June 2004 to Dec 2004
Responsibilities
Performed recruitment, compensation and benefits appraisals.
Participated in training, development and performance management.
Worked in co-ordination with managers to develop hiring strategies for filling open positions in the company.
Delivered a variety of HR training programs for managers and employees including: new hire orientation, performance improvement, employee management skills.
Carried out annual performance appraisal for the company: “360 degree” for the managers.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
Professional of Human Resource (PHR) from HRCI
Certified - Jan 2007; Recertified - Jan 2010
Human Resource Management Coursework - Continuing Education
Aug 2009 - Oct 2009
Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, USA
Performance Management Systems - 18 hours; Human Resource Management - 18 hours
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
June 2002 - June 2004
Pune University, India
An elite school, also famous as the “Oxford of the east”; Earned the degree with First Class with Distinction.
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics Engineering
North Maharashtra University, India
July 1997 – June 2001
Earned the degree with First Class with Distinction
SKILL SET
Very good verbal and written communication skills.
Very good people skills, excellent team player
Can multitask and very detail oriented.
Expert level Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint knowledge