Vandana Rai
HR Business Partner
Pune
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources Business Partner skillful in strategic planning, policy integration and performance improvements. Always pursuing ways to maximize efficiency, employee satisfaction and cost savings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
HR Business Partner
Capgemini Technology Services India Limited
Pune
06.2018 - Current
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and within company to reach business goals.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Integrated talent management process to include detailed analysis of potential talent gaps and development of career plans to identify and retain current talent and attract outside talent to business.
- Engaged employees and conducted exit interviews to gain complete sense of satisfaction and areas in need of improvement.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations and disciplinary procedures.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring and onboarding new employees.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Promoted employee engagement with organizational objectives during new employee orientations and industry conventions.
- Facilitated communication and coordination between employees and management to keep parties informed.
- Retained 100% protocol on management tools and procedural accuracy.
Immigration Consultant
Ernst & Young
Bangalore
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Illustrated green card and immigration processes and managed communication channels to provide high level of service and consultation to immigration inquiries.
- Liaised with coworkers and immigration candidates to answer questions, resolve issues and explain immigration policy.
- Educated managers on complex nuances associated with foreign nationals to support recommended solutions that met individual and business needs.
- Identified potential issues and concerns and proactively escalated to manager to reduce barriers.
- Built effective relationships with business partners to facilitate immigration program activities.
HR Business Partner
Cadence Design System
Noida
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and within company to reach business goals.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for [Number] new employees.
- Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping companies improve retention.
- Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board.
- Served as company representative at [Type] events to promote company objectives.
- Engaged employees and conducted exit interviews to gain complete sense of satisfaction and areas in need of improvement.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring and onboarding new employees.
- Improved team morale by resolving [Type] inquiries on new hire initiatives and employee workforce matters.
- Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
HR Generalist
Paradigm Shift Educon
Pune
12.2012 - 08.2014
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions.
- Launched company-wide HR strategies, practices and benefits and compensation policies to drive departmental and business objectives.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
Management Trainee
IIFL
Ahmedabad
04.2012 - 10.2012
- Assisted established management staff with operational oversight, business development and process improvement strategies.
- Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
- Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
- Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote culture of company.
- Supervised staff of [Number] personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Recruited and developed employees for [Type] department.
- Supervised and performed human resource management functions for [Number] subordinates.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
L J Institute of Engineering & Technology
Ahmedabad 06.2010 - 06.2012
BBA - Finance
C U Shah College of Commerce
Gujarat 05.2007 - 06.2010
Skills
Managing employee relations
Timeline
HR Business Partner
Capgemini Technology Services India Limited
06.2018 - Current
Immigration Consultant
Ernst & Young
06.2017 - 06.2018
HR Business Partner
Cadence Design System
11.2014 - 11.2015
HR Generalist
Paradigm Shift Educon
12.2012 - 08.2014
Management Trainee
IIFL
04.2012 - 10.2012
MBA - Human Resources Management
L J Institute of Engineering & Technology
06.2010 - 06.2012
BBA - Finance
C U Shah College of Commerce
05.2007 - 06.2010
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