Shananda Das

Oracle Payroll Module Implementation (Project Galaxy)

• Led product management for the transition from PeopleSoft to Oracle Payroll Module across multiple regions (Americas, Group 2, with ongoing efforts in EMEA, LATAM, India, Russia, and Japan), ensuring global payroll compliance.
• Collaborated with business stakeholders and SMEs (Compliance, Legal, Risk, Controllers, Global Revenue COOs) to capture region-specific payroll requirements and legislative nuances (e.g., CTC, travel taxes, statutory leaves).
• Defined functional and legislative build requirements by creating detailed user stories, JIRAs, and Agile roadmaps for accurate system configuration.
• Developed a comprehensive test plan and executed rigorous post-development testing to ensure compliance and technical accuracy.
• Designed 36+ automated Alteryx reconciliation workflows and integrated ServiceNow alerts to preemptively resolve payroll breaks post-go-live.
• Managed country-specific legislative builds and proactively communicated timeline issues, ensuring timely project completion.
• Impact: Successfully onboarded multiple regions to Oracle Payroll Module, achieving global compliance and operational continuity.
• Skills: Product management, stakeholder alignment, legislative compliance, Agile methodologies, automation (Alteryx, ServiceNow), timeline management.

GS Bank Designation Process

• Partnered with 120+ senior stakeholders (Partners, MDs, SVPs) and SMEs to implement FDIC regulatory requirements post-SVB collapse.
• Analyzed business and legal needs to structure the GS Bank Policy and anticipate future audit compliance requirements.
• Collaborated with Engineering to configure and test a custom Oracle audit compliance tool, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Identified and escalated system configuration issues, addressing compliance vulnerabilities within tight deadlines.
• Impact: Achieved full compliance with FDIC mandates and ensured audit readiness.
• Skills: Senior stakeholder engagement, legislative compliance, system configuration, testing, risk identification, timeline management.

Yearly Data Diagnostics for Performance Management

• Collaborated with cross-functional HCM teams to analyze business requirements and validate data accuracy for 45K+ employee records, supporting equitable compensation and promotion decisions.
• Developed automated Alteryx workflows to flag data anomalies weekly, ensuring comprehensive validation.
• Managed multiple priorities under pressure with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring timely resolution of data integrity issues.
• Impact: Enhanced data reliability for improved performance management outcomes.
• Skills: Business requirement analysis, functional testing, automation (Alteryx), multi-priority management, attention to detail.

Global Payroll Operations

• Collaborated with Recruiting, HRBPs, Legal, DE&I, and Engineering to define payroll compliance requirements, ensuring global data accuracy.
• Analyzed legislative payroll needs across HCM processes to prevent errors, developing a test plan with Alteryx that automated the flagging of ~2,867 potential issues.
• Configured and tested system controls in Oracle and Data Lake based on root cause analysis; implemented real-time data break resolution via ServiceNow integrations.

ATS Change Management - Recruiting Product Implementation

• Drove global ATS adoption (ICIMS to Oracle) using a first principles approach to align product strategy with compliance and operational needs.
• Managed offer and onboarding processes with strict regulatory compliance while supporting global immigration and relocation efforts.
• Led the recruiting operations tool transition, spearheading UAT and collaborating with HCM Technology for a seamless rollout and effective knowledge transfer.
• Designed and delivered training programs, SOPs, and process handoffs for 60+ team members, accelerating product adoption and operational excellence.
• Acted as SPOC for post-go-live process improvements, partnering with technology teams to resolve challenges and optimize product performance.

Risk Council Audit Experience

• Conducted mock audits across Operations, Recruiting, Benefits, and Vendor Management to identify compliance vulnerabilities.
• Partnered with functional leads to develop and test process controls, documenting enhancements that strengthened compliance frameworks.

Automation Initiatives

• As the first Alteryx-certified Senior Analyst, automated data reconciliations and built dashboards for Recruitment, HCM Operations, and L&D, saving ~210 hours annually.
• Streamlined manual processes in a SaaS environment to reduce errors and boost system efficiency.

• Managed End-to-End Employee Exit Processes:
  Oversaw both voluntary and involuntary exits, ensuring robust compliance and effective risk mitigation across multiple stakeholders.
• Conducted Root Cause Analysis:
  Led comprehensive exit interviews to identify trends and provide actionable insights for retention strategies.
• Ensured Regulatory & Compliance Alignment:
  Lead conversations with Compliance, Finance, and Legal teams to meet all legal and organizational requirements during the exit process.
• Coordinated Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement:
  Partnered with Business Advisors, Payroll, Asset Recovery, and Mobility teams across India and the US to facilitate seamless employee transitions.
• Oversaw Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Analytics:
  Managed recruitment processes from sourcing to offer closure, delivering data-driven insights through dashboards and detailed reporting.
• Led Process Improvement Initiatives:
  Developed and refined SOPs, conducted compensation and benefits analyses, and executed process compliance checks to enhance operational efficiency.
• Facilitated People Operations & Employee Support:
  Addressed day-to-day employee queries and collaborated with People Business Partners to ensure smooth HR operations.

• Led training for 180+ new hires, achieving 95-100% graduation rate across six batches -Pioneered first virtual training for ADS India with 100% graduation.
  
• Resolved critical reporting and process gaps using root cause analysis - Collaborated with stakeholders to implement solutions, improving efficiency and accuracy.
  
• Mentored peers and managed team performance, driving metric improvements -Led machine learning data team, ensuring dataset quality and consistency.
  
• Served as SME for Alexa Editorials, enhancing content for Alexa Devices - Partnered with Talent Acquisition to optimize new hire recruitment.
  
• Earned recognition for excellence -Bias for Action, Extra Miler, Star Performer awards.