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Satarupa Dutta

Satarupa Dutta

Rensselaer,NY

Summary

I possess the perfect balance of competence and performance which makes me an optimistic person with strong determination and clear goals. I have 21+ years of education and 11+ years of work experience which exhibits my strong will to learn, grow and perform. I have clear goals to accomplish PHR and SHRM-CP and develop myself as a confident HR professional. I am looking forward to work with an organization who can identify my talent, knowledge and skills and allows me to engage and implement KSAs towards to organizational goals. I am an effective Human Resources professional with expertise and advanced skills in management and hands on experience on other HR related functions. I excel in complex, matrixed organizations with varied business units and decentralized processes. I have work experience with Workday, Jobvite, Infor, Taleo, Paylocity, HR Bamboo and other HCMs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
4
4
Languages

Work History

Sr HR Specialist

Target
07.2021 - Current
  • Increased employee productivity levels by conducting regular performance evaluations, setting clear expectations, and providing constructive feedback.
  • Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices. Captain building hourly staffing, handled contractors as well.
  • Analyzed and reported on employee turnover rates to determine root causes and make recommendations for improvement. Turnover went down from 59% to 43%
  • Maximized performance management outcomes by designing and implementing tailored training programs specific to individual employee needs.
  • Promoted safe work environment through diligent monitoring of workplace conditions, timely identification of potential hazards, and proactive implementation of safety measures.
  • Achieved company-wide diversity goals by spearheading inclusive hiring practices and promoting culture of acceptance, being part of DEI committee.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
  • Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
  • Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
  • Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
  • Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
  • Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
  • Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with external vendors, insurance providers and benefits administrators to establish trust and rapport.
  • Developed and presented progress reports on HR department.
  • Developed strong relationships between management and staff members through open communication channels, leading to improved collaboration across all departments.
  • Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency by conducting thorough audits and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Managed complex employee relations issues, conducting thorough investigations and applying appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary

Part-time Abacus Teacher

Best Brains Learning Center
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Core responsibility is to teach abacus, keep track of students’ performance and improvement.
  • Communicate frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
  • Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for students in need of extra help.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students

HR Administrative Assistant

Center For Disability Services
06.2017 - 05.2019
  • Deliver Customer service, attend inbound and external calls providing solutions and answering queries.
  • Experience as front desk receptionist.
  • Screening, and testing applicants through ATS.
  • Conducted onboarding sessions, reference checks.
  • Provides orientation for new employees by providing information packets, reviewing company policies, gathering withholding and other payroll information, explaining benefit programs, and obtaining signatures for documents.
  • Maintains human resources records for employees by recording the hiring, transfer, termination, change in job classifications, and merit increase dates as well as tracking vacation, sick, and personal time.
  • Sets up and schedules meetings for interviewees, hiring managers, employees, and department heads.
  • Accomplishes human resources department and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
  • ESS (employee self-service) trainings.
  • Update trainings, annual evaluations, PIP, address change, I9s in HRIS.
  • Prepared monthly, weekly and daily logs using Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Maintained LOA, Workers Comp, FMLA & Non FMLA packets.
  • Answered and directed outbound and inbound phone calls per day.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed.
  • Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency.

Volunteer HR Department

Center For Disability Services
03.2014 - 06.2017
  • Maintain employee record.
  • Filing and sorting
  • Assisted in different projects like Supervisors training, Nurses Training Program
  • Designed posters for events (summer camps, book fair, baking competitions) and design bulletin boards for Wellness program.
  • Worked on MS Office to create word doc, spreadsheet, PowerPoint slide for different projects and day to day activities.
  • Work closely with Recruitment, Benefit, New hire and Training team to learn and help on different projects.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions

Teaching Assistant

NSHM Knowledge Campus
03.2011 - 10.2011
  • Assisted Associate Professor in developing content.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed
  • Offered constructive feedback on student assignments, helping them refine their writing skills and comprehension
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success

Volunteer Service

Society For Personality And Professional Dev
02.2009 - 02.2011
  • Voluntary service towards improvement of under privileged and poor person in development of skills for self-employment.
  • Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
  • Helped with office tasks including taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.

Education

Masters - Linguistics

University of Calcutta
India
09.2009 - 09.2011

Bachelors - Spanish

University of Calcutta
India
11.2011 - 11.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Calcutta
India
05.2006 - 05.2009

Skills

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Accomplishments

    · Attended HR seminars, workshops by NYSID and Networking events by CRHRA.

    · Participated in Public speaking and TED talks on topics like Usefulness of being Multilingual, Cultural Diversity

    · Completed Computer fundamentals, advanced LOGO, Basic, WordStar & Internet from ACES INFOTECH PRIVATE LTD.

    · Passed 1st year in Classical music, Rabindra Sangeet & Folk Music with Distinction Marks.

    · Completed Junior Diploma in Fine Arts with 1st Division.

    · Participated departmental quiz on BLAKES: TEXTS AND CONTEXTS &
    ranked 4th position

    · Obtained grade “A” in University Grant Commission sponsored Course in Functional English

    · Participated in debates, sports, poster design competition in school & also Intra School Quiz Contest.

    · Participated in college socials & was an active member of the cultural committee in university.

Software

Ms Office

C

Jobvite

Infor

Paylocity

Bamboo HR

Workday

Certification

Certificate on HR Management Cornell University

Interests

Crafts

Painting

Baking

Timeline

Certificate on Executive Leadership Cornell University

07-2023

Sr HR Specialist

Target
07.2021 - Current

Certificate on HR Management Cornell University

01-2021

Part-time Abacus Teacher

Best Brains Learning Center
04.2019 - 03.2021

HR Administrative Assistant

Center For Disability Services
06.2017 - 05.2019

Volunteer HR Department

Center For Disability Services
03.2014 - 06.2017

Bachelors - Spanish

University of Calcutta
11.2011 - 11.2012

Teaching Assistant

NSHM Knowledge Campus
03.2011 - 10.2011

Masters - Linguistics

University of Calcutta
09.2009 - 09.2011

Volunteer Service

Society For Personality And Professional Dev
02.2009 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Calcutta
05.2006 - 05.2009
Satarupa Dutta