Shivani Chandra
Bengaluru
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented People & Culture Specialist with 6 years of progressive experience in HR leadership, performance management systems, stakeholder management, event planning & management, grievance handling, reward & recognition, payroll and talent management. Proven track record of partnering with senior leaders, co-founders and directors to drive organizational effectiveness, enhance employee engagement, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CHO
The Scalers
Bengaluru
11.2023 - Current
- Managed the entire employee's life cycle, from onboarding a candidate to exit formalities
- Designed and managed performance management system and processes, including performance feedback and performance improvement plans
- Managed and resolved queries regarding compensation, benefits, compliance, payroll, policies, and various HR and operational matters.
- Prepared monthly reports, HR dashboard for the management resulting in improved decision-making
- Collaborated with senior leaders and business stakeholders to develop HR strategies and initiatives aligned with organizational objectives, resulting in improved organizational effectiveness and employee engagement
- Planned and executed employee engagement activities, team outings, wellness events, and partner visits to enhance team morale and collaboration
- Managed Reward & Recognition, Employee Data (KeKa), HR reports, invoices, Payroll related issues.
- Set clear and measurable performance goals, objectives and KPIs for employees, ensuring alignment with business priorities and cascading goals effectively throughout the organization
- Built strong relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders, providing strategic HR advice and support and acting as a trusted advisor on HR-related matters
- Lead a team of HR professionals to successfully implement a major HR initiative on time and within budget
- Create and Revamped policies and processes
People Success
Dyte Technologies
Bengaluru
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Established a compensation system that was competitive in the marketplace and attracted top talent
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness before processing payroll.
- Ensured that all necessary taxes were withheld accurately from each employee's paycheck.
- Streamlined payroll system that automated the processing of employee salaries and benefits, reducing manual errors
- Organising Fun Fridays and other virtual and in-office engagement activities
- Vendor and Assets management
- Implementing and Restructuring HR policies, compensation structures, perks & benefits and Induction; accomplishing strategic business initiatives and delivering the expected outcome
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive onboarding program
- Created and maintained an employee handbook and other HR documents, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements
- Ensuring prompt resolution of employee grievances & maintaining cordial employee relations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
HR & Payroll Specialist
Juno
Bengaluru
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed payroll to ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries and benefits
- Hands-on Experience in Salary Structuring, filling for Statutory compliance like PF, ESIC
- Managed payroll for contract, consultant, intern and salaried employees.
- Planned and executed office trips to places like Goa, Sakleshpur, team outings in Bangalore etc.
- Vendor and assets management
- Managed the entire employee's life cycle, from Onboarding, and induction to exit formalities of an individual
- Lead a team of HR professionals
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement strategies to improve employee retention
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy prior to processing payroll runs.
- Conducted audits of employee earnings to verify accuracy of reported hours worked.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive payroll documents and records.
- Reconciled monthly payroll accounts to ensure accurate payments to employees.
- Formulating, implementing and restructuring HR policies, concerning training, compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives and new-employee orientation; accomplishing strategic business initiatives and delivering the expected outcome
- Building HR dashboards & reports for different parts of the business based on these reports and data helps in creating employee handbooks, induction and employee reports
- Working closely for the team transition from manual processes to a new applicant tracking system, training teams and hiring managers on LEVER and its workflows
- Handled Visa processing, Health Insurance Policy, and its renewal, resolved medical claims & reimbursement issues faced by employees
- Initiating background verification(BGV), and reference checks to ensure prompt onboarding.
HR
Clairvoyant
Pune
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented a compensation and benefits package that increased employee satisfaction
- Coordinated with the accounts team and shared monthly payroll inputs
- Managed employee on-boarding and off-boarding processes
- Assisted with the preparation of monthly payroll reports for management review.
- Analyzed, reconciled and processed payroll data for accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Planned and Executed Engagement activities in the office like FunFridays, Hackathons etc.
- Managed Admin team and vendors
- Organized training sessions for employees ensuring they are fully equipped to be able to perform their duties
- Created and enforced new HR policies that improved organizational compliance with industry regulations
- Created and maintained an employee handbook and other HR documents, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements
- Facilitated smooth functioning of separation process including exit interview, preparation & issues of acceptance of resignation letter, relieving letter and experience/service certificate
- Maintained accurate records of payroll transactions and employee information in the HRIS system.
- Entered corrected records into software and added additional adjustments as required.
- Coordinated in joining procedure and formalities, prepared joining report, appointment letter, salary structure and personal files
- Documented all relevant HR letters/documents/certificates as per the requirement of employees in consultation with the management
- Resolved employee inquiries related to compensation, payroll, and HR related matters
- Updated and maintained various systems/HRIS tools as per the standard process
- Coordinated with stakeholders and Implemented Great Place to Work and ISO Certification
- Handled Visa processing, Health Insurance Policy, and its renewal, resolved medical claims & reimbursement issues faced by employees.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
MIT School of Business
Pune, Maharashtra07.2017
BBA - Business Administration and Management
Bengal College of Engineering & Technology
Durgapur, West Bengal01.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Canva
- HRMS Tools (KeKa, GreytHR, Razorpay Payroll, ADP)
- GSuit
- Ability to Multitask
- Adaptability
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Decision Making
- Leadership and Teamwork
Timeline
CHO
The Scalers
11.2023 - Current
People Success
Dyte Technologies
10.2022 - 10.2023
HR & Payroll Specialist
Juno
06.2021 - 09.2022
HR
Clairvoyant
07.2018 - 06.2021
MBA - Human Resources Management
MIT School of Business
BBA - Business Administration and Management
Bengal College of Engineering & Technology
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