Saishri Singaraja
Avondale,WKO
Summary
An ambitious and proactive HR specialist with 3.5 years of experience in developing and implementing strategies and solutions to ensure organizational excellence, support change, and contribute to the wider people strategy. Providing pragmatic support to both employees and management, I am a champion for the people. As a resident of NZ, I am available to work immediately, bringing expertise and dedication to the People and Culture domain.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Consultant
University of Auckland
11.2024 - Current
- Handing payroll functions relating to employee pay, compensation, benefits, ACC, etc
- Documenting and processing all garnishments for tax arrears, student loans, child support orders, salary sacrifice and car park
- Processing manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
- Providing exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and effectively resolving issues.
- Reporting on payroll expenses and ensuring that all statutory reporting deadlines are met
HR Services Administrator
University of Auckland
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Processing accurate employment documentation into the HCM system (E.G. Bank Accounts, Visas, Tax details, vetting results) and ensure that the data is compliant with University policies and current legislation
- Facilitated employee information within the system for variations, contract amendments/extensions, memorandums, secondments and other HR Services
- Coordinating onboarding, offboarding, internal movements with expertise in end-to-end recruitment support. Skilled in conducting reference checks, generating offer letters, liaising with candidates and organizing interviews.
- Providing support to queries and managing HR Inbox and cloud service requests and act as POC for non- advertised recruitment and employment inquiries.
- Monitoring the status of new employment contracts and the subsequent onboarding tasks, for the continuous improvement on the employee lifecycle.
HR Executive
Ford Pro Charging
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Handling the Talent Acquisition process by posting job listings, screening resumes, and conducting initial interviews
- Leading the Onboarding process by preparing new hire paperwork, conducting orientations, and ensuring a seamless transition for new employees
- Providing guidance to employees regarding HR policies, benefits, and company procedures, enhancing overall employee satisfaction
- Undertaking and contributing to various HR and OD projects, with a focus on innovation and providing excellent customer outcomes
- Checking entitlements of employees according to their employment agreements, policy, and against regulations for requests including, for example: Leave management, Salary Changes, Higher Duties and Allowances
- Contributing to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices
- Providing advice, support and coaching to managers in dealing with employment relationship issues
- Playing a key role in organizing employee engagement initiatives, including team-building events and recognition programs
- Identifying and recommending opportunities to simplify processes and make it easier for users, bringing forward potential solutions
J-PAL
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Performing HR Process Audits for various documentation processes carried out
- Proposing, establishing and maintaining Internship Tracker for the organization
- Preparing the process of Skill Matrix to strengthen the J-PAL SA L&D initiative and to base out competency
- Performing operations on Redeployment of talented staff with available opportunities
- Handling the process of Digital Outreach Campus Placements, given the COVID situation
- Working on HR Operations such as Name masking, Data and MIS, Comparing IAs and Performance Appraisal
HRBP Intern
Atos Syntel
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Performing research on the impact of HR on Employer
- Branding during Covid - 19 Pitching in ideas on Employer Branding during Onboarding via Mail
- Handling MIS data on Comeback Project 2020
HR Intern
CavinKare
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Talent Mapping for the Cold Chain business with a view to gathering information about the business of the competitors
- Performing the Talent Academy process to facilitate the growth and development of employees
- Preparing a comprehensive proposal plan for the launch of the Gurukul App – an online learning application for the employees of the Ambient Dairy & Beverages division
HR Intern
Equitas Small Finance Bank
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Sourcing, Screening, Line Up for all the products handled based on the requirements provided from various sources
- Performing the process of Offer Release, Onboarding and Discrepancy check
- Handling MIS data on Talent Acquisition
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Enhancing applications based on client's requirements
- Performing daily activities then and there to provide 24/7 support for the Walmart stores as far as ItemFile and Replenishment are concerned
Education
Masters - Human Resource Management
Madras School of Social Work
01.2021
Bachelors - Computer Applications
Stella Maris College for Women
01.2017
Skills
- Workday
- Greenhouse
- Microsoft Suite
- SmartRecruiters
- PeopleSoft
- SilkRoad
- Oracle Service Cloud
Accomplishments
- WHAKAMIHI Award for Excellence and Service - University of Auckland, 05/01/24
- Associate Lead of the Corporate event - HR Symphony '19 from M.A. HRM, 01/01/19
- Spot award winner in Cognizant Technology Solutions thrice, 01/01/18
- Head of the Department Cultural in Stella Maris College, 01/01/17
Publications
"A Study on Remote Onboarding with reference to Employee Satisfaction", Rabindra Bharati University Journal of Economics, 01/01/23, Vol XVII, 0975-802X
Timeline
Payroll Consultant
University of Auckland
11.2024 - Current
HR Services Administrator
University of Auckland
06.2023 - 10.2024
HR Executive
Ford Pro Charging
02.2021 - 11.2022
J-PAL
08.2020 - 02.2021
HRBP Intern
Atos Syntel
05.2020 - 06.2020
HR Intern
CavinKare
01.2020 - 02.2020
HR Intern
Equitas Small Finance Bank
08.2019 - 12.2019
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant
09.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelors - Computer Applications
Stella Maris College for Women
Masters - Human Resource Management
Madras School of Social Work
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