Sowmya Hebbar

• Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
• Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management by conducting regular town hall meetings or roundtable discussions.
• Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
• Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
• Structured policy formulations and provisioned regular amendments as per best in industry practices.
• Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
• Implemented customized performance management systems, providing ongoing feedback and development opportunities for employees.
• Motivated employees through special events, Rewards and recognitions, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
• Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
• Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective talent management strategies and fostering positive work environment.
• Facilitated streamlined automation of HRMS System
• Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
• Coordinated company-wide training programs to enhance workforce skills and promote professional growth.
• Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
• Preparation and maintaining of HR Analytical reports.
• Enhanced Hire to retire experience of employee.
• Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
• Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.

Devised organization policies for 100-employee company

• Managed employee life cycle for the Research Unit
• Served as a liaison between employees and management teams, addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing guidance on policies/procedures when needed.
• Led training initiatives to increase workforce competencies, resulting in higher productivity levels across departments.
• Led special training courses such as yearly sexual harassment seminars.
• Managed benefits administration, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while optimizing employee satisfaction through competitive offerings.
• Implemented performance management systems to track employee progress and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Provided ongoing support to employees during times of organizational change, ensuring smooth transitions and minimizing disruptions to productivity.
• Assisted in payroll processing, ensuring accurate compensation for all staff members on time each pay period.
• Improved employee retention by developing and implementing effective onboarding and orientation programs.
• Streamlined HR processes for efficiency, simplifying paperwork procedures and enhancing the overall employee experience.
• Coordinated internship programs that provided valuable learning experiences for students while contributing skilled labor to the organization.
• Resolved employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration.
• Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
• Enhanced company culture by organizing team-building activities, promoting open communication, and providing ongoing support to managers and employees
• HR operational activities like onboarding,leave and attendance management, payroll. PMS, offboarding etc
• Preparation of monthly reports on Hiring, performance, attrition,diversity MBR's Etc. across 3 different business.

Cultivated strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, enabling effective collaboration on HR initiatives that supported strategic objectives.

• Implemented employee engagement initiatives by facilitating focus groups, conducting surveys, and developing action plans that led to a more engaged workforce.
• Managed and resolved complex employee relations issues, resulting in reduced workplace conflicts and increased productivity.
• Developed integrated talent management programs, enhancing company's ability to attract and retain top talent.
• Oversaw workforce planning efforts to ensure alignment between staffing levels, skills mix, and overall organizational strategy.
• Served as consultant to senior management on human resource-related matters, leading to improved decision making.
• Led the development of an HR analytics function that provided data-driven insights for decision-making, ultimately contributing to improved organizational performance.
• Implemented HR strategies by aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units.
• Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
• Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.
• Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
• Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
• Met with employees annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.
• Managed employee life cycle for the Research Unit
• Led training initiatives to increase workforce competencies, resulting in higher productivity levels across departments.
• Led special training courses such as yearly sexual harassment seminars.
• Managed benefits administration, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while optimizing employee satisfaction through competitive offerings.
• Implemented performance management systems to track employee progress and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Provided ongoing support to employees during times of organizational change, ensuring smooth transitions and minimizing disruptions to productivity.
• Assisted in payroll processing, ensuring accurate compensation for all staff members on time each pay period.
• Improved employee retention by developing and implementing effective onboarding and orientation programs.
• Streamlined HR processes for efficiency, simplifying paperwork procedures and enhancing overall employee experience.
• Resolved employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration.
• Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
• Enhanced company culture by organizing team-building activities, promoting open communication, and providing ongoing support to managers and employees
• HR operational activities like onboarding,leave and attendance management, payroll. PMS, offboarding etc
• Preparation of monthly reports on Hiring, performance, attrition,diversity MBR's Etc. across 3 different business.
• Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.

• Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the workplace environment.
• Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
• Coordinated employee placements and administrative details.
• Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
• Maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring privacy standards were met in accordance with relevant regulations.
• Reduced employee turnover by addressing concerns, mediating conflicts, and providing support for staff members.
• Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective HR policies and procedures and employee engagement activities
• Coordinated new hire onboarding, completing background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.
• Facilitated employee relations, benefits administration and performance management initiatives to support workforce needs.
• Drafted and documented employee handbook and company policies to reduce compliance risks.
• Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
• Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
• Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
• Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
• Running1-1 connects, focus group discussions, Pulse surveys, skip level meetings
• Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
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• Managing entire recruitment process including Manpower planning,budgeting, hiring, documentation, induction, orientation and onboarding
• Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accurate payments while adhering to strict deadlines for submission.
• Managed employee recognition programs, celebrating individual and team accomplishments to encourage continued excellence in performance.
• Led performance management initiatives, setting clear expectations for employees and regularly monitoring progress towards goals.
• Leveraged data-driven analysis of HR metrics to make informed decisions regarding personnel management strategies.
• Administered compensation plans effectively, conducting market research to ensure competitive salary offerings within the industry.
• Researched and analyzed human resources trends and best practices and drove corporate policy changes to optimize business performance.
• Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws like PF, ESI, Labor laws, Insurance etc
• Streamlined HR processes by implementing efficient workflows and reducing paperwork.
• Administered statutory Audits, trainings, Employee engagements, Offboarding and documentations as per the department requirements.
• HR reporting on monthly basic
• Supported the Change management process- moved from Oracle HRMS to SAP , on Recruitment, Payroll , compliance and Training domains.