Poojitha Raj (Poojitha) Odugu
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills coupled with task prioritization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Manager
Invitron Private Limited
03.2017 - 06.2023
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
Senior Recruiter
Elmira Laboratories Private Limited
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Presented employers with up to 30 candidates each month.
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
- Developed and implemented plans to improve recruitment process.
ERP Manager
Invitron Advanced Analytics Private Limited
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.
- Wrote strategic business plans outlining need for departmental information technology resources.
- Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.
- Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
- Liaised with other departments to minimize network interruptions and possible downtimes.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
HR Executive
Efftronics Private Limited
12.2012 - 04.2013
- Built human resource organization and aligned people and culture with corporate strategic priorities and operations.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Implemented new performance review procedures that gained support and full compliance from [Number] percent of employees.
- Researched and analyzed human resources trends and best practices and drove corporate policy changes to optimize business performance.
- Stimulated employee engagement, loyalty and commitment to values and culture of company, resulting in [Number]% retention rate increase.
Financial Analyst
Deccan Industrial Products
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits.
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
- Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
- Analyzed and processed project specifics before capital deployments.
- Performed complex financial and budget analyses to determine requirements and justify requested funding.
- Provided strategic planning advice and financial oversight for corporate stakeholders.
- Researched macroeconomic, industry and company-specific data to inform investment decisions.
- Assisted companies with choosing and timing investments for optimal results.
- Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
- Evaluated performance of existing investments and adjusted accordingly.
- Created financial strategies to optimize portfolio performance and reduce risk.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Sri Padmavathi ViswaVidhalaya
Tirupati, Andhra PradeshBachelor of Arts - Ecommerce, Accounting
Sri Durga Malleswara Siddhartha Mahila Kalasala
Vijayawada, Andhra PradeshStockholm’s Intensivsvenska För Akademikar
SIFA
Stockholm, SwedenSAP - SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) With ERP 6.0
Ultimate Technologies
VijayawadaSAP - SAP Finance And Control (FICO)
Ultimate Technologies
Vijayawada, AndhraPradeshSkills
- Human resource laws
- Human resource management
- Human resources records
- Human resources
- Human Resource Management Systems
- Human resources policies
- Human Resources Management (HRM)
- Complaint resolution
- Report preparation
- Data review
- New hire processing
- Expense reimbursements
- Resolving discrepancies
Languages
Telugu
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Swedish
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Human Resource Manager
Invitron Private Limited
03.2017 - 06.2023
Senior Recruiter
Elmira Laboratories Private Limited
03.2016 - 02.2017
ERP Manager
Invitron Advanced Analytics Private Limited
05.2013 - 02.2015
HR Executive
Efftronics Private Limited
12.2012 - 04.2013
Financial Analyst
Deccan Industrial Products
09.2010 - 08.2011
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Sri Padmavathi ViswaVidhalaya
Bachelor of Arts - Ecommerce, Accounting
Sri Durga Malleswara Siddhartha Mahila Kalasala
Stockholm’s Intensivsvenska För Akademikar
SIFA
SAP - SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) With ERP 6.0
Ultimate Technologies
SAP - SAP Finance And Control (FICO)
Ultimate Technologies
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