Baskaran Ambalavanan Shrm-Scp, Gphr, Sphr, Phrca, Hrip Email & Phone Number

California, United States

HR Tech Advisory firm offering end-to-end solutions to small and mid-size companies with needs analysis, RFPs, HR System Selection, contract negotiations, data curation, Implementation, Integration, Project Management, Change management, post-live stabilization, reviewing and leveraging, current HRIS/Payroll systems, and improving HR business processes., building people analytics from ground-upRecent Projects Implementations: UKG Pro, Paycom, Paylocity, iCIMS, ADP WFN, NOVAtime, Ceridian, NuView, Humanic, and Jobvite for various clients. Item Writing for HR Technology Course and Agile Management Course-Western Governors University, February - ongoing

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Sheppard Mullin is a full service Global 100 law firm handling corporate and technology matters, high stakes litigation and complex financial transactions in the following practice areas - Antitrust, Bankruptcy, Corporate, Entertainment, Finance, Government Contracts, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Land Use, Litigation, Real Estate, Tax, White Collar etc., Founded in 1927 with over 700+ Attorneys in over 15 offices in North America, Europe and Asia, Sheppard Mullin offer global solutions to our clients around the world, providing seamless representation in multiple jurisdictions.• Developed HRIS short-term and long term global HRIS Roadmap for the firm, combining disparate systems across the firm into integrated system.• Assumed Project Leader role on a stalled HRIS implementation project for over 18 months, and successfully implemented the UltiPro roll out in a record 7 months.• Successfully negotiated the implementation contract with HCM vendor & implementation partners resulting in overall savings of over $300K• Identified synergies and other opportunities for enhancement of current systems, resources and processes for improved efficiency, quality, timeliness, and accuracy of HR functions • Serve as HR system owner and main technical point of contact while partnering with internal partners oversee data integrity, system testing, data process and workflows, reporting, et.al• Oversee reporting and analytics and workforce planning• Ensure Sheppard Mullin HR adherence to compliance and regulatory requirements.. Awarded "Client First" Quarterly Award in 2015, for Excellence in Client Services

Aliso Viejo, Ca, Us

Io Successfully designed, strategically defined and led the pre - implementation of Oracle Fusion HCM Global on Cloud, Taleo Business Edition Cloud Service (Applicant Tracking System), Oracle Fusion Taleo Learning Management System, ADP& Novatime systems in US, UK, Australia, NZ, Brazil, Canada. Led initiated and conducted several strategy definition sessions, conference room pilots, prototypes with key stakeholders across HR, Financials, and other business verticals to build consensus and a strong HCM global platform. Integrated Oracle Financials, Oracle SCM, Oracle Projects, Oracle TBE, Trinet and HCM fusion cloud for resources, billing and capitalization forecasting and management purposes. Supported employee benefits functions in the US and UK, vendor relationships, Benefits RFP process, file automation, Job Hierarchy, Compensation Structure, Annual Performance and Bonus management.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Designed new business processes, fixed critical global GL issues in UltiPro

Manage and oversee UltiPro suite of products:- ATS, On boarding, Payroll, HR, UltiPro Performance Management, Benefits , Employee Relations and Time and Attendance modules, with responsibility to drive HR process, systems and operational efficiency improvement supporting 5000+ employees across the US. Consults with functional leaders, field HR Managers, IT & business leadership to identify, quantify, and prioritize process improvements opportunities to develop ,implement a direction for improving HRIS process, infrastructure to measurably increasing HR productivity and to meet the HR tactical and strategic objectives. Oversees the specification, development and implementation of new/redesigned systems customs, reports, policies & procedures, develop proper training documentation for end users and maintenance. Managing HRIS project plans, schedules and costs, and driving projects to completion with successful results. Leading the implementation of Time and Attendance project currently in Alpha testing phase, leading various other value added HR projects like candidate assessment Merit, BHI, online employment application and background check integration, performance management conversion projects etc.,Accomplishments:• Turned around the performance of UltiPro system at micro and macro level, re-established the relationship between UltiPro and Pacific Dental Services, leading up to renewal of contract for 5 more years from the position of contract termination, resulting in overall cost savings of USD $900,000 over 5 years for Pacific Dental Services, Inc.Led the successful roll out of Time and Attendance with Bio-metric and HTML clocks and Federated Single Sign-On projects. Designed and tested business workflow process in UltiPro system to automate various HR processes.Played a key role in building Predictive Modeling for Dentist recruitment.Partnered with cross functional team to map HR processes, clean up data and developed analytics.

Review, oversee, develop ,build Taproot clients- Unite LA for Volunteer Management program.WACD West Angeles Community Development Corporation for Strategic Staff Development project MALDEF a non-profit’s HR practices, HR structure to institute best HR practices in Talent Management, HR Administration, Performance Management, Benefits ,ER and Compensation areas, managing a 5 member pro-bono HR team offering services valued at $200K free for needy non-profits.

Supported 1850+ hourly employees at 50 + sites over 17 States. Designed HR policies, procedures, programs and practices in following areas: Talent Management, Performance, Benefits, HR, and Safety HRIS management. Trained and coached Managers in the areas of employee relations, performance, safety and compliance. Led high-powered teams to integrate people, process, HR systems of the acquired companies, including new HR process for hiring, termination, performance management, new employee handbook, new safety initiatives Zero Injury Prevention programs. Managed Humanic and ADP HRIS/Payroll systems.Accomplishments: Fueled savings of $995,000 USD and increased operational efficiency by adeptly integrating three company's employee benefits plans into a single unified plan resulting improved efficiency.Designed and implemented new process for acquired companies for HR practices, integrated employee handbook for newly merged organization and standardized "Team Pay" for Freight Handlers compensation.Played lead role in rolling out new organization wide Safety initiatives including PPE, Safety shoes and new training programs to reduce Worker's compensation cost. Rolled out AB 1825, EFCA and management development training programs.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Interfaced with the client to devise a strategy to integrate/manage information to support business needs with the introduction of NuView HRMS system in concert with Crystal Reports, allows the generation of periodic monthly management reports, including turnover, headcount, benefit eligibility, EEOC compliance, and insurance and international employee rosters. Helped upgrade the on-premise HR server to accommodate the changing HR technological needs.

Delivered HR Information Systems administration/troubleshooting support for HR modules and applications. OD, benefits and compensation to streamline/support deployment of technology-based solutions. Managed vendor/client relations.Enhanced operational performance through delivery of expert functional and technical support/guidance to HR end-users providing ad hoc assistance with HR software applications/data input, running data queries and reporting. Served as point of contact for enterprise-wide software issues, concerns and troubleshooting.

Successfully managed personnel and patient-related data/systems analysis and maintenance. Coaching and training, new hire orientation including Employee Relations

Spearheaded execution of all HR activities and initiated efficient methods for international Fortune 500 Company including administration of HR plans/procedures, recruitment, hiring/termination, visas/work permits, recordkeeping, reporting, and employee relations. Rolled out new performance evaluation system aligning with property/ department goals.

Provided skilled division management/oversight of ASB group operations from the start-up, rapidly guiding company to profitability and regional market leadership position within 7 months. Conceptualized operational policies/ procedures, including hiring/termination, compensation/benefits, immigration/visa, and training. Improved business and technical performance and realized divisional goals through administrative/financial management and implementation of business development/client relations initiatives.Rolled out new policies and procedures in line with revised Sultanate of Oman labor laws and employee handbook for a diverse staff of over 200.

§ Planned and implemented HR policies and managed contracts with personnel-related vendors.§ Support the manufacturing and export teams§ Managed recruitment, interviews, hiring, new employee orientation, promotions, and terminations.§ Maintained insurance and personnel records and acted as liaison to various governmental agencies. § Sourced and screened candidates managed personnel files and acted as a government liaison.

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