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Rita Suresh Chand

El Dorado

Summary

Accomplished employee relations professional with a proven track record at Murphy USA and Jabil Circuit. Strong background in investigative work and skilled in leading and resolving complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive work environment. Detailed oriented and adept at gathering and analyzing information, ensuring thorough and accurate investigations. Known for collaborative teamwork and reliability, consistently adapting to evolving requirements to achieve desired outcomes. Proven ability to build trust and relationship with management, associates across organizations, and teams, to achieve business results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Murphy USA
01.2015 - Current
  • erve as a trusted advisor to employee relations issues, including performance coaching, employee behavior, conflict resolution and providing leadership consultation.
  • Conduct thorough and prompt investigations into allegations of violations of policies, standards and procedures including complex internal investigations such as sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation,
  • Assist with development and delivery of appropriate feedback or corrective/disciplinary actions.
  • Maintain required documentation including intake and investigation notes, supporting documents and final reports and/or evidence of action taken in case management.
  • Ensure consistent treatment of employees, provide policy interpretation, and make recommendations on employment actions.
  • Collaborate closely with HR Leaders, Legal, and Business Leaders to implement solutions and mitigate risks.
  • Work with the business on highlighting key trends in employee relations and actively drive process improvement.
  • Training - Assist with development and delivering of training for leaders and employees
  • Consult with Legal, Compliance, to ensure policies and practices comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
  • Assists with the interpretation and updating of Company policies and responding to inquiries and concerns.
  • Provide ER Metrics where action can be taken to mitigate company risk; present data to HR Leadership and Business Leaders along with thoughtful solutions.
  • Project management - Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Regional HR Specialist (South Asia/Japan)

Jabil Circuit
05.2012 - 07.2014
  • Spearheaded and managed claim for recognition on Jabil by Electronic Industry Employees Union Northern Region (EIEUNR).
  • Established union avoidance initiatives and strategies resulting in deflection of union organizing attempts.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

University of Bath
London, UK
12.2001

BBA - Business Management

Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
07.1996

Skills

  • Case analysis and management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Complaint Handling
  • Presentation Skills
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Created and implemented the Exit Interview Program for Murphy USA.
  • Developed the employee handbook for Murphy USA field team members.

Certification

Senior Professional Human Resources Certification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Malay
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Dancing
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings


Timeline

Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Murphy USA
01.2015 - Current

Regional HR Specialist (South Asia/Japan)

Jabil Circuit
05.2012 - 07.2014

MBA - Business Administration

University of Bath

BBA - Business Management

Monash University
Rita Suresh Chand