Shormishtha Ramani
North Caldwell,NJ
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with over 15 years of experience in developing and implementing HR strategies that align with organizational goals. Proven expertise in managing full-cycle recruitment, fostering positive workplace cultures, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. Skilled in HR operations, performance management, designing employee onboarding and development programs. Adept at leveraging HRIS and analytics to drive decision-making and optimize processes. Recognized for promoting innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity in fast-paced, tech-driven environments. A leader, problem-solver and persuasive and articulate communicator with excellent coaching, negotiating and influencing skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Nelson Labs
08.2022 - Current
- Designed and executed HR strategies that improved employee engagement by 15% and aligned with organizational objectives
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, successfully hiring for critical roles while reducing time-to-fill by 20%
- Developed and implemented onboarding and training programs, ensuring smooth integration for new hires and enhancing retention rates
- Administered compensation and benefits programs, conducting market analyses to maintain competitive pay structures
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws by maintaining up-to-date HR policies and procedures
- Led employee relations efforts, addressing workplace concerns and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
- Led onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring seamless integration for new hires and maintaining a strong employer brand during employee transitions
- Designed and implemented performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and development plans, enhancing employee engagement by 15%
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate job descriptions and ensure alignment with organizational goals
- Provided strategic insights on compensation analysis to maintain competitive pay structures, supporting talent retention and recruitment efforts
- Managed and coached HR professionals to execute key HR operations, including onboarding, benefits administration, and performance management, ensuring consistency across teams
- Served as the primary escalation point for complex employee relations issues, offering expert advice and ensuring fair, compliant resolutions
- Conducted reviews of HR policies and processes, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks
- Partnered with senior leadership to develop strategic HR initiatives that aligned with organizational goals, increasing workforce engagement by 15%
- Spearheaded strategic talent development efforts, including succession planning for key leadership roles, programs to identify high potential employees, and the creation of tailored developmental pathways to foster employee mobility for internal candidates
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
People Business Partner
Defi Solutions
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Oversaw HR operations for a 600-employee organization, including onboarding, policy application, and HRIS management
- Provided guidance to HR teams on compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, ensuring consistency and accuracy in HR practices
- Partnered with leadership to address employee relations concerns, conducting thorough investigations and ensuring resolution in line with company values and legal standards
- Supported the implementation of DEI strategies, driving employee engagement and fostering an inclusive culture
- Spearheaded the development and rollout of HR training programs for managers to improve their understanding of policies, compliance, and performance management
- Managed strategic partnership initiatives to drive measurable outcomes and deeper relationships with cross-functional teams.
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Human Resources Manager
Food Service Enablers
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Directed HR operations, including policy development, performance management, and onboarding, enhancing employee experience and operational consistency
- Managed employee relations and conflict resolution processes, providing strategic insights to leadership on mitigating risks and fostering a positive workplace culture
- Collaborated with leadership to align HR processes with organizational goals, achieving a 13% productivity increase through streamlined systems
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
Education
M.S. - Human Resource Management
Johnson & Wales University
Rhode Island, USA06.2022
B.A. - English and Political Science
University of Delhi
New Delhi, India04.2000
Skills
- HR Strategy Development
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Compliance & Policies
- Employee Engagement
- Performance Management
- HR Systems Expertise
- Communication
- MS Office
- Recommending policy improvements
- Planning policy integrations
- Optimizing benefit plans
- Managing employee relations
Accomplishments
- Established new performance management and calibrations process. Designed training material for senior level management and employees, created reports to track performance and turnover that led to an increase by 15% in employee retention.
- Designed and implemented centralized employee relations handbook to ensure every employee relations issue was investigated and resolved using the same processes and procedures; to ensure legal compliance in employment practices.
- Partnered with learning and development, hiring managers and site leaders to develop and execute the 'One Company Onboarding' initiative; offering the same onboarding experience across all business units of Nelson Labs and parent company Sotera Health.
- Supervised HR Generalists through coaching, counseling and training on various aspects of human resources.
Earlycareerroles
- William Mattar, P.C., USA, HR Generalist and Training Manager
- DataScan Field Services, Canada, Customer Contact & Training Manager
- George P. Johnson, USA, Customer Care and Training & Development Manager
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Professional Working
Punjabi
Professional Working
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Nelson Labs
08.2022 - Current
People Business Partner
Defi Solutions
04.2020 - 07.2022
Human Resources Manager
Food Service Enablers
08.2018 - 03.2020
M.S. - Human Resource Management
Johnson & Wales University
B.A. - English and Political Science
University of Delhi
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