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Akanksha Bharati

Mumbai

Summary

Resourceful Human Resources Manager offers employee relations and business management expertise paired with first-rate communication and problem-solving abilities. Strategic and well-rounded professional seasoned in managing and overseeing various aspects of HR. Commended for building trusting relationships within organization to support business needs. Talented HR leader with 10 years career overseeing human resources operations, including employee relations, organizational structuring and policy development. Well-versed in benefits administration and legal compliance. Forward-thinking with superior problem-solving, conflict management and organizational skills. Astute and proactive problem-solver possessing elevated business and operations acumen honed through progressive career history, diverse industries knowledge and accomplished education. Talented in key HR functions, spanning employee hiring, training, development and retention-promoting relationship building.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager - Human Resources

Construction Company
Mumbai
08.2023 - Current

ÿ Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring the timely and effective hiring of qualified candidates.

ÿ Collaborate with department heads to understand staffing needs and develop workforce plans.

ÿ Establish and maintain positive employee relations.

ÿ Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.

ÿ Address employee concerns and grievances in a fair and timely manner.

ÿ Design and implement performance appraisal processes.

ÿ Monitor and evaluate employee performance, providing guidance to managers on performance improvement.

ÿ Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.

ÿ Update and maintain HR policies and procedures.

ÿ Conduct periodic audits to ensure adherence to compliance standards.

ÿ Oversee employee benefits programs, ensuring competitive and cost-effective offerings.

ÿ Manage relationships with benefits providers and resolve issues related to employee benefits.

  • Developed and enforced employee policies and procedures.
  • Maintained personnel records, such as hiring documents, performance reviews, and terminations.
  • Prepared job postings to attract qualified candidates.
  • Conducted new hire orientations and onboarding processes.
  • Reviewed applications, conducted interviews, and selected appropriate candidates for open positions.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations.
  • Provided guidance to managers on disciplinary actions when necessary.
  • Managed payroll processing activities including timekeeping systems and benefit administration programs.
  • Performed benefits administration tasks such as enrollments, changes, and terminations.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper communication of policies among all staff members.
  • Assessed organizational performance metrics to identify areas of improvement in employee engagement or productivity levels.
  • Created reports using HRIS software to track key metrics such as turnover rate or average tenure by department.
  • Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
  • Worked with management to create performance measurement, employee development and employee compensation strategies.

Assistant Manager - Human Resources

Insurance Broking firm
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in the recruitment and selection process, including job postings, screening resumes, conducting interviews and reference checks.
  • Provided guidance on employee relations issues such as performance management, disciplinary actions, grievances, terminations and workplace conflicts.
  • Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
  • Recruited new employees and built relationships, driving visibility.
  • Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees.
  • Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
  • Compiled reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with policies and procedures.
  • Identified operational weaknesses to improve or innovate people, programs and processes.
  • Used data and analytics to improve company processes for recruitment, selection and onboarding.
  • Advised leadership and personnel on driving HR policies, union negotiations and business strategy implementation.

Assistant Manager - Human Resources

Indigo Hospitality
Mumbai
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Created and maintained employee records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and tax withholding forms.
  • Reconciled monthly benefit statements from vendors to ensure accuracy of information in the payroll system.
  • Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to ensure accurate entry of payroll data into the system.
  • Coordinated with Human Resources staff on employee leaves of absence or termination paperwork.
  • Generated reports detailing hours worked by department, location, employee type as requested by management.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
  • Solved complex problems related to payroll processing quickly and efficiently.
  • Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
  • Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
  • Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
  • Oversaw payroll processing to comply with tax laws and court-ordered wage assignments and garnishments.

Senior HR Executive

Specialty Restaurants Ltd (Mainland China Group)
Mumbai
05.2018 - 09.2022

On boarding and Induction Staff Loan Processing

Employee Separation - Ensure complete the Exit Interview process with every Employee who leaves the organization. Ensure timely final settlements and clearance formalities of employees.

Team Building

Payroll Processing & Statutory Compliance

Other tasks: Attendance & Leave Management, HRIS, Team Management Employee Engagement / Welfare & People Cycle, Policy Amendments Mediclaim Insurance, Benefits, Regular & Factory Compliance

Set up a schedule on Day to Day Operations from salary payouts to different HR activities. Introduced Performance Management along with some guidelines.

  • Organized and maintained records to facilitate programs, events and activities.
  • Regularly updated HR databases to reflect employee information, changes in benefits and other details.
  • Created compensation and benefits structures to align with market conditions and budget demands.
  • Met with current and leaving employees to conduct surveys and determine areas in need of improvement.
  • Tracked progress of corrective action plans following audit recommendations.
  • Participated in the implementation of new systems, tools, or applications designed for monitoring compliance activities.
  • Analyzed data from multiple sources to systematically document work and results.
  • Monitored attendance records to ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Processed payroll in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Calculated wages, including overtime, bonuses, commissions and deductions.
  • Maintained accurate records of all payroll transactions.
  • Prepared monthly reports on payroll expenses for management review.
  • Provided technical support to staff regarding payroll issues.
  • Audited timecards for accuracy and completion prior to submitting them for processing.
  • Assisted employees with questions concerning their paychecks or deductions.
  • Reconciled the general ledger accounts related to payroll activities each month.
  • Performed data entry into the HRIS system related to new hires, terminations, transfers, salary changes.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from employees regarding their paychecks or benefits.
  • Assisted in the preparation of annual tax forms.
  • Developed procedures for monitoring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Managed payroll and time and attendance systems.

HR & Admin Executive

Gandhar Oil Refinery
Mumbai
03.2017 - 04.2018

ÿ On boarding and Induction

ÿ Employee Data Management

ÿ Employee Separation

ÿ Managing Contract Employees

ÿ Managing Hindustan Liver Social Audit

ÿ Talent Acquisition: Complete recruitment cycle from manpower planning to requirement

execution

  • Assisted with recruitment processes by conducting initial interviews, scheduling appointments and creating job postings.
  • Maintained employee records in compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
  • Provided support to the HR department by preparing documents, updating databases and organizing files.
  • Performed administrative duties such as filing, copying, scanning and faxing documents.
  • Answered phone calls, responded to emails and provided general information regarding human resources matters.
  • Processed paperwork related to new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers and other personnel changes.
  • Updated job descriptions for existing positions and created new ones for open roles as needed.
  • Coordinated onboarding activities including orientation sessions for new employees.
  • Evaluated resumes of potential candidates for open positions within the organization.
  • Prepared documentation required for workers' compensation claims or employment benefits applications.
  • Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
  • Assisted with planning, organizing and coordinating company events.

Human Resource Executive

Blue Print Learning and O.D / Inkfiller Consultants
Mumbai
07.2014 - 02.2017
  • Conducted initial phone interviews with potential candidates to assess their skills and qualifications.
  • Drafted job postings for clients, posted them on various online platforms, and screened resumes.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs and preferences.
  • Collaborated with department heads to ensure recruitment strategies were aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Advised clients on best practices when recruiting new employees.
  • Maintained accurate records of all applicants' information throughout the recruitment process.
  • Provided guidance to employers on interviewing techniques and selection criteria.
  • Utilized social media networks for sourcing passive job seekers.
  • Attended industry events and conferences to network with potential hires.
  • Conducted reference checks for shortlisted candidates.
  • Managed applicant tracking systems including inputting candidate data into the system.
  • Regularly monitored progress of active searches against set timelines.
  • Sourced suitable external recruiters or agencies when necessary.
  • Developed assessment tools designed to evaluate a candidate's suitability for a role.

Education

Bachelor of Management Studies - Human Resources Development, Finance

SNDT University
Mumbai, India
04-2014

High School Diploma -

P.V Polytechnic
Mumbai India
04-2012

SSC -

Parle Tilak Vidyalaya
Mumbai
03-2009

MBA - Human Resources Management

Welingkar Institute of Managements Studies
India

Skills

  • Salary Processing or Payroll Processing
  • Provident Fund Claims
  • ESIC LWF Criteria
  • Taxation Template
  • Gratuity Calculation
  • Leave Management
  • Advance Excel
  • Employee relation
  • Retention
  • Compensation & benefits
  • Staff Recruitment Planning
  • Confidential Document Control
  • Performance Management Strategies
  • Managing Employee Compensation
  • Employee Programs
  • Employee Orientation
  • HR policies
  • Exit Formalities Compensation & benefits
  • HR data management
  • Employee engagement

Certification

  • Payroll certification - Tally ERP
  • Diploma Course in Labour Laws & Statutory Compliance
  • A Complete Guide to POSH

Accomplishments

  • Joined Specialty Restaurants as HR Officer & left the organization as "Senior HR Executive"

Hobbies and Interests

  • Dancing
  • Swimming
  • Photography

Timeline

Manager - Human Resources

Construction Company
08.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager - Human Resources

Insurance Broking firm
02.2023 - 08.2023

Assistant Manager - Human Resources

Indigo Hospitality
09.2022 - 02.2023

Senior HR Executive

Specialty Restaurants Ltd (Mainland China Group)
05.2018 - 09.2022

HR & Admin Executive

Gandhar Oil Refinery
03.2017 - 04.2018

Human Resource Executive

Blue Print Learning and O.D / Inkfiller Consultants
07.2014 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Management Studies - Human Resources Development, Finance

SNDT University

High School Diploma -

P.V Polytechnic

SSC -

Parle Tilak Vidyalaya

MBA - Human Resources Management

Welingkar Institute of Managements Studies
  • Payroll certification - Tally ERP
  • Diploma Course in Labour Laws & Statutory Compliance
  • A Complete Guide to POSH
Akanksha Bharati