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Bijal Mahida

Jersey City,USA

Summary

Dynamic HR leader with extensive experience at American Express Global Business Travel, driving talent acquisition and employee engagement strategies. Proven track record in succession planning and performance management, leveraging data analysis and cross-functional collaboration to enhance organizational effectiveness. Skilled in building trust and motivating teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, HR Business Partner Global

American Express Global Business Travel
New York, NY
01.2019 - Current

Company Overview: Global industry leader in business travel management in delivering service excellence and leading travel management strategies. One of the world’s largest travel networks, in more than 140 countries and territories worldwide.

  • Supported the business needs and HR strategies of executives and their teams, encompassing 600 employees.
  • Directed Talent Acquisition team of 24 to identify top candidates.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to develop and maintain a strong succession planning program.
  • Partner with leadership globally to identify and address gaps in building a high-performing team through talent assessment, succession planning, and career development.
  • Supported executives in optimizing talent reviews for effective succession planning.
  • Facilitated collaboration across regional and global teams.
  • Assessed existing skill deficiencies to identify training needs.
  • This includes working collaboratively with the Talent Management and Leadership teams to identify trends and needs via the Talent Review process as well as supplemental data
  • Partnered with executives to define strategic goals for the organization.

Vice President, Human Resources (North America)

Hogg Robinson Group
New York, NY
01.2013 - 01.2019

Company Overview: Global business travel management company, dedicated to helping clients realize the greatest possible value from their investment in travel through increased cost savings, outstanding customer service and greater spend control.

  • Maintained relationships with key stakeholders by attending meetings and responding promptly to inquiries or requests for information.
  • Managed North American HR integration during HRG and AMEXGBT merger.
  • Provided consultative expertise on complex matters related to employee relations.
  • Developed and optimized workplace regulations to meet government compliance standards.
  • Ensured compliance by consistently updating company policies according to new regulations.
  • Oversaw compensation, health benefits, and compliance reporting requirements.
  • Managed yearly update of all employee health and welfare plans.
  • Partnered with brokers to propose, implement, and maintain health, wellness, and retirement plans.
  • Oversaw the execution of the yearly Performance Management and Compensation process.
  • Oversaw configuration, maintenance and reporting of HRIS system implementations and integrations.
  • Optimize workflows utilizing ADP Workforce Now HRIS.

Manager, Benefits Compliance & Reporting

PFIZER, INC
Parsippany, New Jersey
01.1999 - 01.2001

Company Overview: Pfizer is a leading research- based biopharmaceutical company. Using Science and global resources to deliver innovative therapies that extend and significantly improve lives.

  • Managed the process of Billing and Eligibility Certification for 29 Health & Welfare vendors
  • Prepare 5500 and PBGC filings including gathering applicable data for 10 Health & Welfare Plans and 7 Pension Plans
  • Distributed and prepared the Summary Annual Reports to all colleagues
  • Controlled the Open Enrollment process including Rate negotiations for benefit plans
  • Was Responsible for Cobra/HIPPA, Long Term Care and Flexible Spending Account administration
  • Arranged work on the unemployment compensation budget accrual for all divisions
  • Self-appraisal and evaluation
  • Formulated and provided key information to payroll department related to issues concerning employment compensation and termination
  • Supervised and approved payroll changes and monitored departmental employee reviews
  • Maintained open communication with Human Resource professionals and labor attorneys regarding HR matters and issues

Manager, Human Resources

RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
New York, NY
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Provided regular updates to Chief Financial Officer.
  • Oversaw international employee immigration visa processes and mobility.
  • Managed the process of enrolling, changing, and terminating benefits.
  • Maintained personnel records, such as hiring documents, performance reviews, and terminations.
  • Provided guidance to managers on disciplinary actions when necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) - Marketing, Psychology

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
New Jersey
01.1993

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Workday
  • ADP Workforce Now
  • PeopleSoft
  • Leadership and motivation of others
  • Building trust and engagement
  • Valuing diversity
  • Setting strategy
  • Negotiation
  • Performance management
  • Succession planning
  • Employee engagement
  • HR policy development
  • Compensation management
  • Data analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Organizational development
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Analytical skills

Computer And Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Power Point
  • Outlook
  • Workday
  • ADP Workforce Now
  • PeopleSoft

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Society of Human Resource Management, Member, 01/01/06, Current
  • DISC Certification, 01/01/13, Current

Timeline

Director, HR Business Partner Global

American Express Global Business Travel
01.2019 - Current

Vice President, Human Resources (North America)

Hogg Robinson Group
01.2013 - 01.2019

Manager, Benefits Compliance & Reporting

PFIZER, INC
01.1999 - 01.2001

Manager, Human Resources

RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
01.1997 - 01.1999

Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) - Marketing, Psychology

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY