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REENA PIDUGU

HR Executive
VISAKHAPTNAM

Summary

Accomplished Human Resources Executive proactive in meeting company issues head-on with creative and innovative approach. Knowledgeable about changing industry and employment market demands. Expertise includes benefits administration, compensation structuring and recruitment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

HR Executive

IDA Automations PVT LTD
VISAKHAPATNAM
10.2021 - Current
  • Developed and executed HR policies and programs, workforce and job development, recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits and employee and labor relations to build staff-focused human resources office culture.
  • Built human resource organization and aligned people and culture with corporate strategic priorities and operations.
  • Stimulated employee engagement, loyalty and commitment to values and culture of company, resulting in 100% retention rate increase.
  • Spearheaded innovative recruitment practices and mobilized management in targeted hiring that matched company needs.
  • Led and directed work of 4 HR team members and handled hiring, training and termination.
  • Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
  • Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
  • Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
  • Evaluated human resources structure and plan for continual improvement and offered individuals professional and personal growth opportunities.
  • Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
  • Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Answered calls per day to assist callers and redirect calls to proper personnel.
  • Established critical strategic partnerships with several private equity agencies to provide full HR services to portfolio companies.
  • Used to process employee payroll and benefits enrollment information.
  • Met with employees annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.
  • Designed and implemented region-wide recruitment, behavior-based interviewing and skill matching procedure, decreasing employee turnover.
  • Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
  • Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
  • Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
  • Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
  • Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.

Preschool Teacher

Champions Child care
VISAKHAPATNAM
02.2019 - 10.2021
  • Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
  • Supervised students and enforced discipline during classroom and playground activities.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
  • Assisted and supervised children through entire school day.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.

Assistant Supervisor (Freelancer)

BRITISH COUNCIL
VISAKHAPATNAM, VIJAYAWADA, HYDERABAD, BANGALORE
04.2017 - 06.2021
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

Warden and Primary teacher

JP International School
KANKER RAIPUR
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
  • Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
  • Supervised employees and performance of tasks and managed offenders.
  • Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
  • Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit.
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
  • Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
  • Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Managing Director

START DOLPHIN KIDS
VISAKHAPATNAM
08.2012 - 12.2018
  • Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
  • Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results.
  • Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
  • Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.

HR Recruiter

Techno soft Solutions
Vishakhapatnam
12.2009 - 01.2012
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
  • Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
  • Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal, management interviews.
  • Maintained filing system of current, prospective and future positions.
  • Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
  • Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Verified applicant references and employment details.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Implemented and sourcing strategies to identify high-quality candidates.
  • Planned and launched large-scale events that boosted employee participation.

Education

Master of Arts - HR

Andhra University School of Distance Education
VISAKAPATNAM
06.2015 - 07.2017

Master of Arts - Hindi

Andhra University School of Distance Education
VISAKHAPATNAM
05.2005 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Education

UTKAL UNIVERSITY
BHUBANESWAR
06.2000 - 04.2003

HSC - Science, English, Hindi, Social Science, Math

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA
VISAKHAPATNAM
06.1996 - 04.1997

Interests

FASHION

Timeline

HR Executive

IDA Automations PVT LTD
10.2021 - Current

Warden and Primary teacher

JP International School
06.2019 - 11.2019

Preschool Teacher

Champions Child care
02.2019 - 10.2021

Assistant Supervisor (Freelancer)

BRITISH COUNCIL
04.2017 - 06.2021

Master of Arts - HR

Andhra University School of Distance Education
06.2015 - 07.2017

Managing Director

START DOLPHIN KIDS
08.2012 - 12.2018

HR Recruiter

Techno soft Solutions
12.2009 - 01.2012

Master of Arts - Hindi

Andhra University School of Distance Education
05.2005 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Education

UTKAL UNIVERSITY
06.2000 - 04.2003

HSC - Science, English, Hindi, Social Science, Math

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA
06.1996 - 04.1997

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