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Kaartik Krishan Kumar

Kaartik Krishan Kumar

Summary

A result oriented Human Resources Generalist with experience and expertise in Compensation & Benefits, Recruitment & Selection, Associates well fare and well being, On boarding and New Hire Orientation, Budget & Forecasts and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Accomplished in analyzing company needs and developing long-term solutions to meet personnel objectives. Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention. Highly effective at maintaining strong and productive employee relations. Skilled in training, consensus-building and conflict management in all areas of human resources.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Executive - Compensation & Benefit

Sheraton & Westin Resorts, Fiji
05.2023 - Current
  • Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
  • Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
  • Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
  • Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
  • Managed employee benefits program, working with vendors, providers and staff to maintain strong portfolio of insurance and retirement options.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Created programs to reduce turnover and improve employee engagement in daily business process.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Educated new hires about different benefit plans.
  • Helped HR teams interpret compensation policies for developing staff benefits and salaries.
  • Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email, and in-person interactions.
  • Checked employees' benefits enrollment for accuracy and inputted all data into our system.
  • Built relationships with vendors to foster quality service delivery.
  • Negotiated and managed contracts with health insurance providers to secure cost-effective employee coverage.
  • Developed comprehensive benefits packages to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Analyzed and evaluated existing compensation and benefits programs and recommended improvements.
  • Gathered information about each position and related occupation with employee interviews, field observations, and industry research.
  • Engage with Marriott Relocation Team to register new associates in IPAF and Metlife.
  • Collate and lodge work permits for local plus and expats.

Human Resources Executive

Sheraton Resort & Spa Tokoriki Island
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
  • Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
  • Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
  • Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.
  • Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
  • Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
  • Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions, nuclear accidents and terrorist attacks.
  • Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
  • Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
  • Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
  • Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
  • Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
  • Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behaviour.
  • Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
  • Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
  • Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
  • Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
  • Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
  • Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
  • Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints to promote equitable workplace.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
  • Coordinated work activities for HR managers, specialists and recruiting agents.
  • Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
  • Met with employees annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.

Human Resource Intern

Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Created and updated tracking spreadsheets using MS Excel.
  • Worked with HR team to coordinate company events.
  • Developed strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Assisted human resources and recruiting teams by scheduling phone screens and on-site interviews.
  • Posted job openings on Mhub, screened resumes and scheduled interviews to fill positions with qualified candidates.
  • Conducted orientations and helped employees complete necessary paperwork to get new hires established and up to speed quickly.
  • Supported efforts to optimize employee engagement, diversity and inclusion.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
  • Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.

Learning and Development Assistant

Future Farms Pte Limited
04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Developed and maintained filing systems to facilitate easy access to information.
  • Organized resources, records and personnel to accomplish aggressive targets.
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
  • Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
  • Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
  • Conducted training courses and prepared videos for long-term use.
  • Coordinated and prioritized required training courses for [Type] employees.
  • Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
  • Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
  • Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
  • Managed new employee orientation training process for more than employees each year.

Human Resources Intern

Future Farms Pte Limited
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Worked with HR team to coordinate company events.
  • Developed strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Created and updated tracking spreadsheets using MS Excel.
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management & Industrial Relations

Fiji National University
2022

Skills

  • Onboarding Understanding
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Applicant Qualification
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Employment Data Tracking
  • Presentation Development and Delivery
  • Wages and Salary
  • Microsoft Office
  • Benefits and Compensation
  • Policy Development
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Employee Orientation
  • Human Resources Management Systems
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Talent Management
  • Compensation Structuring
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Recruitment
  • Benefits Administration
  • New Hire Orientation
  • Data Entry

Accomplishments

  • Successfully completed OHS module 1 & 2.
  • Successfully participated in Annual Business Integrity Workshop
  • Won - General Manager Special Mentions Awards
  • Successfully participated in the pre opening team for Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
  • Successfully participated in the pre opening team for Sheraton Resort & Spa Tokoriki Island
  • Awarded a scholarship to attend the International School of Asia in Japan.
  • Developed and facilitated company-wide "town-hall " which is a reward and recognition program for all associates on a monthly basis.
  • Collaborated with team of senior leaders in the startup for Fiji Marriott Training Academy in Sheraton Resort & Spa Tokoriki Island.
  • Successfully passed the first face to face Brand Standard Audit with Sheraton Resort & Spa Tokoriki Island
  • Collaborated and participated in community outreach programs such as Road to Give.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Fijian
Limited Working

Interests & Activity

  • 2016 – Squad member for Fiji Under 19 National Soccer Team
  • 2019 & 2022 – Squad member for Ba T.I.V Sangam.
  • 2022: Chairperson of OHS committee at Sheraton Tokoriki.
  • Part of CSR projects within our local communities

Reference

Name : Vinod Kumar

Position : Complex Assistant Director of Human Resources.

Contact : +679 9904249

Company : Marriott International Fiji [ Sheraton & Westin Hotels]


Name : Ronald Reddy

Position : Head of People & Productivity

Contact : +679 9994015

Company : Future Farms Pte Limited


Name : Praveen Kumar Adiyodi

Position : Hotel Manager

Contact : +679 9904708


Name : Ravineel Kumar

Position : Assistant Human Resource Manager - Workforce & Analytics

Contact : +679 9707208

Company : Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort.




Timeline

Human Resources Executive - Compensation & Benefit

Sheraton & Westin Resorts, Fiji
05.2023 - Current

Human Resources Executive

Sheraton Resort & Spa Tokoriki Island
05.2022 - 04.2023

Human Resource Intern

Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
02.2022 - 05.2022

Learning and Development Assistant

Future Farms Pte Limited
04.2021 - 02.2022

Human Resources Intern

Future Farms Pte Limited
11.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management & Industrial Relations

Fiji National University
Kaartik Krishan Kumar