Jenida Sukharan
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Driven and decisive team player offering 10+ years of experience in human resources, payroll and benefits teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce programs. Flexible and focused with expertise in recruitment and retention, training and development and complex problem resolution. Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Steris
Plymouth, MN
11.2023 - Current
- Conduct high volume of onsite and remote new hire interviews, orientation and onboarding calls to meet recruiting goals
- Plan job fairs and employee engagement activities to create an onboarding environment where new hires and job candidates feel welcomed and informed
- Maintain precise and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation
- Provide administrative support to health plans, handling enrollments, changes, terminations, and reconciliations with a focus on efficiency and accuracy
- Escalate complex questions to senior-level HR management, using thorough understanding of nuanced HR matters
- Execute HRIS transactions, including but not limited to employment changes, new hires, and terminations
- Leverage advanced technical skills to troubleshoot, streamline processes, and ensure the integrity of HRIS data, to contribute to the efficiency of the HR function
- Provide reporting metrics to senior management and assist in project management timelines regarding recruiting.
Human Resources Coordinator
Meuting Rausch Group
Minneapolis, MN
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Work closely with the firm administrator to smoothly carry out day to day firm operations and complete projects
- Process multi-state payroll for remote and hybrid employees on a biweekly basis in Paylocity
- Approved paralegal hours and stayed abreast of FMLA leave and policy application
- Administer health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes and terminations
- Assist with recruitment and interview process and responsible for employee onboarding and offboarding
- Conducts audits of payroll, benefits, and document programs and recommends corrective action.
Early Careers Program Specialist
U.S Bank
Minneapolis, MN
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked closely with operations manager to plan and execute an immersive 10-week internship program catering to multiple lines of business nationwide
- Trained users in transition to Phenom recruiting system
- Onboarded and provided equipment for all interns across programs
- Presented analysis on headcount, user access and salary for internship programs
- Assisted in intern recruitment, onboarding, documentation and records for recruiters.
HR & Payroll Specialist
University of Minnesota School of Mathematics (Remote)
Minneapolis, MN
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Utilize project management skills in completion of department website, event planning, payroll, and updating HR processes
- Oversee bi-weekly payroll for all School of Mathematics new and existing employees
- Advise graduate student workers on eligibility, provisions, and other matters related to leave of absence
- Trained employees in I-9 E-Verify regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Updated School of Mathematics website to Drupal 8 version and maintained current content
- Developed weekly P&L reports for department leadership.
HR Specialist
University of Minnesota School of Mathematics
Minneapolis, MN
09.2015 - 05.2021
- Managed general administrative functions to establish an efficient and accessible record system
- Transitioned records from hard copy to ERP systems
- Organize and maintain accurate records of finances for departments
- Prepared expense reports and reimbursements
- Ensure compliance with university and granting agency standards.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Communications -
University of Minnesota
05.2013
Skills
- Proficient in tools such as: Outlook, Excel, Power Point,and Google Workspace
- Proficient in applications such as: Workday, Peoplesoft, Qualtrics, Paylocity, Papaya, HR Ease, ADP, Salesforce, Compass, Cobra, GPS, Sharepoint, Drupal and Phenom
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and generate efficiency in the workplace through process improvement, attention to detail and organization
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Steris
11.2023 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator
Meuting Rausch Group
05.2023 - 08.2023
Early Careers Program Specialist
U.S Bank
12.2021 - 12.2022
HR & Payroll Specialist
University of Minnesota School of Mathematics (Remote)
05.2021 - 12.2021
HR Specialist
University of Minnesota School of Mathematics
09.2015 - 05.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Communications -
University of Minnesota