Debashree Bhattacharyya

India HR Operations & Payroll - Manage full-spectrum HR operations of 3 business units in India including payroll processing through Keka ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and accurate monthly disbursements. Engagement initiatives, retention strategies, and policy implementation to support a positive and compliant work environment.

HR advisor - provides strategic guidance and support to both employees and employers

Bi-Weekly Payroll (USA & Canada): Manage bi-weekly payroll through ADP, ensuring accuracy, timely processing, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

401(k) Administration: 401(k) plan for US employees, managing enrollments, contributions, and compliance.

Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal and state labor and employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ACA) conducting audits.

HR Project Management: Transition from ADP to Multiplier - Design road, implementation and go-live.

Change Management: Guide employees through HR-related transitions, ensuring smooth adoption of new policies and processes.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Oversee recruitment and onboarding for US and Canadian roles using Linked and Indeed.

Employee Relations & Support: Act as a point of contact for employee queries, resolving issues and maintaining a positive work environment.

Data Reporting & Analysis: Generate HR reports using ADP and Power BI.

• Strategic Workforce Planning: Led manpower planning and budgeting, reducing hiring cycle time by 20%.
• Recruitment & Job Posting: Created job descriptions, posted vacancies, screened candidates, and conducted interviews with a successful conversion rate of 25% in the initial 3 months.
• Campus Recruitment: Executed drives at 3 colleges, enhancing the talent pipeline.
• Team Supervision: Managed 2 recruiters and HR interns, increasing productivity by 30%.
• Employee Engagement: Organized monthly/annual activities
• Rewards & Recognition: Developed programs to improve morale and belongingness
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Developed onboarding policies and managed seamless exit processes.
• HR Policies: Developed and updated policies; conducted training to ensure compliance.
• Compensation & Benefits: Administered health benefits and incentives, ensuring competitive pay structures.
• HR Data & Reporting: Analyzed HR metrics (cost-per-hire, turnover) using Excel, Power BI, and Miro.

• End-to-End Recruitment (India & US): Manage recruitment for all verticals in India; oversee background checks, drug screenings, and employee referrals.
• Onboarding & Compliance: Execute onboarding for Indian and US employees, ensuring completion of paperwork, compliance tests, and orientation. Handle I-9 documentation and audits using Insperity.
• Rewards & Recognition: Design and manage employee recognition programs using tool-based platforms.
• Performance Appraisal: Administer quarterly performance reviews and 360-degree appraisals through PerformYard.
• Employee Engagement: Plan and execute monthly engagement activities and annual events to enhance motivation and inclusion.

• During maternity break I work with multiple recruitment agencies and worked on both IT and Non-IT profiles

• Recruitment: Managed recruitment via Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and referrals; conducted background checks and drug screens.
• Onboarding: Handled onboarding, I-9 documentation, and compliance audits.
• Benefits: Administered employee benefits (medical, dental etc).
• Payroll & Attendance: Managed attendance records and assisted with bi-weekly payroll.

• Design and develop all HR training documents and materials for Inhouse and public training
• Facilitate as a co-trainer
• Qualified as EHS Auditor for ETP and audited more than 10+ Tea estates in India
• Prepared Audit reports