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SMITHA DHARANENDRA

HR Professional
US

Summary

Results-driven HR Analyst with a robust background in data management, analytics, and strategic decision-making. Proven ability to extract, analyze, and interpret HR data, utilizing advanced techniques. Comprehensive experience in generating reports, dashboards, and ad-hoc analyses, providing key insights into HR metrics, trends, and areas for improvement. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and aligning analytical initiatives with organizational goals. Recently graduated with an MS in Information Technology and Management, offering a strong foundation in data science, statistical analysis, and expertise in tools such as R, Python, Tableau, and Power BI.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Graduate Assistant

University of North Carolina
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisting with Administrative Tasks - Organized 6 undergraduate class events throughout the academic year 2022-2023
  • Located and retrieved 3 relevant sources from the library
  • Conducted in-depth research by identifying and summarizing 4 internet sources
  • Supporting Professors - Assisted 2 professors with Python language instruction for the graduate class
  • Graded 2 semester papers for two subjects i.e
  • 12 papers, maintaining accuracy and consistency
  • Conducted 2 classes weekly for a semester, covering topics such as Jupyter lab, Github and SQL.

Senior HR Analyst

Xiaomi Ltd
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Designed and executed a global CRM strategy for IMS service
  • Coached 20 leaders on change management principles
  • Produced and published both scheduled every week on Monday and ad-hoc reports on Tableau
  • Led a 10 member team in managing projects, including emergency preparedness
  • Executed 5 branding activities resulting in a remarkable increase of 50,000 followers on the LinkedIn page
  • Led a team of 6 to maintain a strict product management schedule, ensuring efficient workflows
  • Managed multiple channel data feeds, leading a team for quality checks that improved efficiency by 12%
  • Collaborated with IT to revise business performance metrics, increasing transparency in sales key factors
  • Utilized Power BI to create comprehensive reports, enabling streamlined analysis and enhancing the communication of key performance indicators to stakeholders
  • Conducted regular training sessions for team members on Tableau best practices, significantly improving the overall data literacy of the department
  • Contributed to the efficient administration of Leave of Absence (LOA) Programs by actively collaborating with diverse departments and external administrators
  • Acted as the central point of contact for benefit and LOA inquiries through the Benefits Helpline, elevating communication and accessibility for all employees
  • Improved recruitment efficiency and employee satisfaction through data driven insights with Tableau dashboards resulting in 15% reduction in time-to-hire, 10% increase in quality of hires and 20% increase of effective usage of recruitment sources
  • Implemented data communication, proactive insights, and automation initiatives, leading to a 15% improvement in HR decision-making processes and a 20% decrease in manual processing time.

OD and Senior HR BP and Analyst

Mindtree Ltd
04.2017 - 12.2021
  • Led a team of four, resulting in a 10% increase in team productivity and 6% reduction in attrition
  • Worked on data analysis for business improvement that contributed to 20% increase in employee satisfaction and 6% reduction in attrition over 12 month period
  • Executed requirements gathering methodologies, identifying five well-defined requirements
  • Conducted four root cause analyses for inventory discrepancies and implemented corrective actions
  • Facilitated communication and insight sharing across 3 cross-functional teams
  • Assessed the impact of business processes, documenting 3 business cases
  • Collaborative Data Modeling for Contract Optimization, this helped with 15% improved resource allocation and 10% reduction in HR related contract costs
  • Analyzed data, identifying 5 security threats and operational inefficiencies
  • Reviewed and analyzed HR metrics, including Diversity, Attrition, Headcount evolution, Recruitment, and Learning
  • Managed an end-to-end annual salary review, making key decisions by analyzing trends
  • Created competency mapping for 5 groups, clarifying career paths
  • Implemented a training program on HRIS utilization, resulting in a 30% increase in user proficiency and a decrease in data entry errors
  • Launched a women's networking and learning platform as part of the diversity and inclusion initiative
  • Data Communication, Proactive Insights, and Automation Initiatives – 15% improvement in HR decision making process, 10% increase in the efficiency of talent management strategies and 20% decrease in manual processing time
  • Conducted 20 employment verifications on a daily basis, providing accurate and timely responses to external inquiries
  • Achieved a 98% accuracy rate in the review and maintenance of employee records, ensuring completeness and timeliness
  • Successfully processed an average of 150 HR transactions weekly in the HRIS system, maintaining 100% compliance and data integrity.

Education

Master’s in information technology and Management -

University of North Carolina
NC, USA
08.2022 - 12.2023

Master of Science in Psychology (HRDM) - undefined

Christ University
Bangalore, India
06.2014 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Honors - undefined

Jyoti Nivas College
Bangalore, India
06.2011 - 06.2014

Skills

Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspaces

Strong multi-tasking abilities and the ability to be comfortable with high volume workload

Excellent communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills, leadership skills

Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner

Strong multi-tasking abilities and the ability to be comfortable with high volume workload

Tableau, My SQL, R Studio and Power BI,Net, Basic Networking knowledge

Course Materials Creation

Course Materials Development

Projects

Developed, presented and published a case study titled “The food, the bread the hungry: The rise and evolution of Swiggy” in a National level Case study presentation “Cognosco” at Christ University, Kengeri Campus. Conducted research titled, “Training and development and its effect on the overall performance of Big Bazaar store”

Timeline

Graduate Assistant

University of North Carolina
09.2022 - 05.2023

Master’s in information technology and Management -

University of North Carolina
08.2022 - 12.2023

Senior HR Analyst

Xiaomi Ltd
12.2021 - 07.2022

OD and Senior HR BP and Analyst

Mindtree Ltd
04.2017 - 12.2021

Master of Science in Psychology (HRDM) - undefined

Christ University
06.2014 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Honors - undefined

Jyoti Nivas College
06.2011 - 06.2014

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