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UMA RENGANATHAN

San Diego,CA

Summary

Results-driven Sr. Human Resources Business Partner skillful in strategic planning, policy integration and performance improvements. Always pursuing ways to maximize efficiency, employee satisfaction and cost savings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. HR Business Partner

FedEx Ground
08.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw employee engagement surveys and action plans, addressing areas of concern proactively to improve satisfaction rates.
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement for peak season.
  • Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
  • Hosted peak planning meetings with HR team and operations
  • Streamlined HR processes for improved efficiency, leading to better decision-making and resource allocation.
  • Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
  • Facilitated peak engagements for all package handlers and non-package handlers
  • Day-to-day transactions such as reviewing and approving of employee terminations and transfers in Workday
  • Download and analyze data from the Workday system
  • Partnered with HR Manager to facilitate implementation of key HR initiatives for Southern California district
  • Partnered with Field HR Specialists, Field HR Advisors and HR Managers and developed programs to support business objectives, corporate programs and individual development for non-package handlers and package handlers
  • Leads the full cycle staffing development and execution process for non-package handler talent acquisition, including applicant sourcing, recruiting, demonstrating good faith efforts in Affirmative Action, pre-employment screening, interviewing and employee onboarding
  • Demonstrates knowledge of HR practices, guidelines and regulations to monitor and provide advice regarding compliance with all employment laws, regulations, and FedEx Ground policies, procedures, and processes.

Sourcer / Recruitment

Google Fiber
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Enhanced candidate outreach by utilizing diverse sourcing techniques and tools such as Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter.
  • Identified high-quality candidates through targeted research and proactive networking.
  • Full cycle recruitment includes salary negotiations with hiring panels.
  • Source & engage with potential candidates, conduct initial screening for technical and non-technical positions
  • Reduced overall cost-per-hire with effective use of social media platforms and job boards.
  • Build strong partnerships with sourcing and recruiting peers to ensure robust, representative pipelines by understanding hiring needs, position specifications, and search requirements
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their staffing needs.
  • Actively seek out diverse candidates by partnering with organizations, associations, or networks that focus on specific underrepresented groups
  • Collaborated with recruiters to improve talent pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of qualified candidates.
  • Attend diversity job fairs and career events to connect with a diverse talent pool
  • Increased diversity in candidate pool by implementing inclusive sourcing strategies.
  • Conducted thorough pre-screening interviews, ensuring only well-qualified candidates advanced in the hiring process.
  • Develop relationships with candidates, understand their needs and connect them to opportunities
  • Monitor and analyze key data sets to ensure individual performance and manage staffing partner relationships
  • Maintained awareness of market trends, keeping abreast of competitor activities and emerging best practices in talent sourcing.
  • Advocate for Google Fiber’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
  • Review and disposition candidate applications for all assigned job requirements

Human Resource Specialist / HRBP / Payroll Analyst

STARTEK. Inc
12.2020 - 01.2022
  • Compiling all source data for payroll processing into one file preparing payroll run
  • Optimized budget utilization for projects by closely monitoring expenditures and adjusting resource allocations as needed.
  • Calculating employee salaries, bonuses, and other compensation, and ensuring accuracy of all calculations.
  • Developed comprehensive resource plans, enabling successful project completion on time and within budget constraints.
  • Streamlined communication channels between departments to improve collaboration on shared projects and resource planning initiatives.
  • Manage the issuance and production of electronic bank transfers or paychecks
  • Oversee the accurate and timely processing of new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations
  • Full cycle recruitment (sourcing, screening, interviewing & onboarding)
  • Expert in ATS sourcing on LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed and other job boards
  • Diversity recruiting experience and focus on underrepresented groups
  • Implemented robust employee referral program across multiple functions
  • New Hire orientation & welcome session
  • I9 employment verification
  • Drives PMO updates and manages status with key stakeholders
  • Manages project calendar and ensure on time project completion
  • Support practice leaders manage employee relations activity including separations, performance management actions, and conflict resolution
  • Organize senior leadership level sessions for employees
  • Responsible for sharing global communications by coordinating with global marketing team
  • Partners with Corporate social media and Marketing to identify innovative opportunities to more effectively communicate with existing and potential internal and external stakeholders
  • Provides support to HR, Benefits and Recruitment departments, assisting with engagement, branding & social media
  • Supported human resources, controlling resume flow within applicant tracking system.

Team Leader

STARTEK. Inc
09.2014 - 07.2019
  • Payroll Analyst - Oversee scheduled preparation of management reports, which consist of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports regarding payroll, vacation accrual, hours worked, benefits deductions, and tax deductions.
  • Work with human resources and benefits professionals in order to implement and align a more advanced benefits and payroll system
  • Update payroll procedures and policies when necessary
  • Design payroll systems and manage the input, calculation, and collection of all necessary financial data
  • Work with Product Analytics to ensure receipt and processing of monthly commission statements for sales & recruiting staff
  • Preparing for audit documentation
  • Full cycle recruitment (sourcing, screening, interviewing & onboarding)
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Expert in ATS sourcing on LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed and other job boards. Diversity recruiting experience and focus on underrepresented groups
  • Coordinate with business leaders & clients for hiring needs
  • Coordinating in person, phone, and video interviews
  • Lead the employer branding initiative
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Coordinate interview with panel and shortlist potential candidates
  • Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events
  • Cost per hire analysis base on recruitment perspective
  • Manage Retention program for contact center employees, across multiple lines and nature of business with various nationalities
  • Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly so they could remain focused on their tasks.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
  • Consistently communicates coordinate PMO meetings upward and within the human resources organization
  • Managed site ramp down and employment redundancy
  • Conduct weekly / monthly employee feedback sessions & focus group activities
  • Conduct Policy Awareness & refreshers sessions with stakeholders & employees
  • Organize senior leadership level sessions for employees
  • Maintain compliance with all identified Service Level Agreements in effort to establish and maintain trust, rapport, and a mutual respect and to deliver the appropriate employee experience
  • Manage end to end employee disciplinary process, performance management and critical disciplinary investigation up to dismissal.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from all levels of the organization and implementing actionable changes accordingly.

Education

Practical Data Analytics & Business Intelligence -

Udemy
01.2023

PowerBi Certification -

Udemy
11.2022

Masters - Human Resource Management

Asia E University
09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Communications

Upper Iowa University
08.2014

Skills

  • Workday HR Tool
  • Greenhouse Software Sourcing (ATS)
  • Diversity Sourcing (DEI)
  • Full Cycle Recruiting
  • HR information systems (HRIS)
  • Data Analysis & Data Visualization (Tableu / Microsoft PowerBi)
  • Data evaluation – MS PowerBi
  • Labor Law Compliance
  • Performance Appraisal
  • HR Analytics
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Analytics

Timeline

Sr. HR Business Partner

FedEx Ground
08.2023 - Current

Sourcer / Recruitment

Google Fiber
04.2022 - 11.2022

Human Resource Specialist / HRBP / Payroll Analyst

STARTEK. Inc
12.2020 - 01.2022

Team Leader

STARTEK. Inc
09.2014 - 07.2019

Practical Data Analytics & Business Intelligence -

Udemy

PowerBi Certification -

Udemy

Masters - Human Resource Management

Asia E University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Communications

Upper Iowa University
UMA RENGANATHAN