Ms Office
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
Total Rewards and Compensation
Aligning Employee performance with organizational goals
Facilitating Staffing & Decision
Navigating Labor and Relation
Employee Training and Development
Communication
Proactive & Enthusiastic
Reports, Pivot table, VLook Up
Management and Leadership
Teaching and development
Compensation And Benefits
New Employee Orientations
Training Materials
SharePoint Intranet Software
Workday
Employment Laws
Teaching and guidance
Training Design and Delivery
Training Need Analysis, Person analysis
Customer Service
DEI
Payroll
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
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