Renuka Khedekar
Mumbai
Summary
Highly experienced Senior HR with 6+ years of proven success in all aspects of human resources and organizational culture. Skilled in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management. Results-oriented and strategic thinker, with expertise in driving employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace culture. Strong organizational skills and commitment to adhering to relevant laws and regulations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCE EXECUTIVE
Catawba Research India Private Limited
2022.01 - Current
- Lead recruitment efforts, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates for various roles in clinical research and food & beverages departments.
- Conduct induction programs and oversee joining formalities to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new employees.
- Manage salary negotiations, offer letters, and contract preparation in alignment with company policies and budgetary constraints.
- Spearhead employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive work environment and enhance team morale.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Oversee leave and attendance management systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.
- Support in payroll processing, including deductions, reimbursements, and statutory compliance.
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to promote fairness, transparency, and consistency across the organization.
- Draft HR-related letters, including appointment letters, promotion letters, and termination letters, with attention to detail and legal compliance.
- Conduct screening and exit interviews to gather feedback and insights for continuous improvement.
- Manage performance appraisal processes, providing guidance to managers and employees on goal setting and performance feedback.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing competitive pricing and favorable terms for the organization.
SENIOR EXECUTIVE HUMAN RESOURCES
Catawba Research India Private Limited
2021.01 - 2021.12
HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE
Catawba Research India Private Limited
2020.02 - 2020.12
HR & ADMIN-EXECUTIVE
DDS-TPM Flavours Pvt Ltd
2018.01 - 2020.02
- Handling the entire end-to-end recruitment process
- Preparing and processing timely distribution of salary, salary slip, leave cards
- Keeping records of staff insurance and ensuring timely renewal
- Conducting welfare activities such as Conference meetings/Birthday celebration/Festival celebration etc
- Responsible for Statutory compliance audit
- Admin: Flight Bookings, Hotel Bookings
- Vendor management etc
- Developed job descriptions, job postings, and recruitment materials
- Ensured compliance with labor laws related to wages, hours worked, overtime pay, leaves of absence
- Handled employee grievances or complaints in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Assisted in employee appraisals, promotions and terminations based on performance reviews.
- Launched new rewards program to identify and celebrate staff performance.
- Coordinated exit interviews for departing employees to gain feedback on their experience working at the company.
HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN
ancillarie
2017.05 - 2017.08
- Maintaining and updating employee files and company documentation
- Creating HR policies, SOP and Forms
- Creating Job Description
- Assist with department mailings
- Assisting in Training and Development
- Contacting, following-up & managing candidate pipeline
- Scheduling interviews, briefing & debriefing candidates before & after interviews
- Welcoming guests and visitors and escorting them.
ASSISTANT MICROBIOLOGIST
Dish Hospitality Pvt Ltd
2015.04 - 2016.08
LAB CHEMIST
Parag Engineering Products Pvt LTD, Mumbai
2014.04 - 2015.03
Education
MASTER IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES - Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Sinhagad Institute of Business Management
PG diploma - Nutrient food processing and technology
Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University
Bachelor of Science - BSs - Microbiology
JAI HIND COLLEGE, MUMBAI
Skills
- Talent Acquisition & Development
- Employee Engagement
- Performance Evaluation
- Policy Development
- Exit Management
- HRIS Management
- Labor Law Compliance
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Professionalism
Certification
- Talent Acquisition Certification Course
- HR Analytics Certification Course
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCE EXECUTIVE
Catawba Research India Private Limited
2022.01 - Current
SENIOR EXECUTIVE HUMAN RESOURCES
Catawba Research India Private Limited
2021.01 - 2021.12
HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE
Catawba Research India Private Limited
2020.02 - 2020.12
HR & ADMIN-EXECUTIVE
DDS-TPM Flavours Pvt Ltd
2018.01 - 2020.02
HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN
ancillarie
2017.05 - 2017.08
ASSISTANT MICROBIOLOGIST
Dish Hospitality Pvt Ltd
2015.04 - 2016.08
LAB CHEMIST
Parag Engineering Products Pvt LTD, Mumbai
2014.04 - 2015.03
MASTER IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES - Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Sinhagad Institute of Business Management
PG diploma - Nutrient food processing and technology
Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University
Bachelor of Science - BSs - Microbiology
JAI HIND COLLEGE, MUMBAI
- Talent Acquisition Certification Course
- HR Analytics Certification Course
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