Farah Nadeem, Mshrm, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Over the last two years, I offered extensive HR support and guidance to APW clients throughout the employee life cycle, both intermittently and consistently. My contributions spanned managing employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, policy creation, handbook enhancement, internal HR audit, conflict resolution, disciplinary oversight, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Additionally, I conducted performance appraisals, aided in grievance resolution, administered benefits programs, and facilitated seamless employee onboarding for effective integration into company culture

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

• Managed communication and independently administered life and health programs, while collaborating with accounting on Clearwater's 401(k) administration.• Designed, implemented, and oversaw new colleague onboarding, actively seeking feedback to ensure an exceptional colleague experience.• Assisted the Director of Talent Acquisition in various tasks such as preparing job descriptions, updating job postings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating communications.• Handled all administrative responsibilities for onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews, ensuring accurate data entry in HRIS and conducting audits for compliance.• Ensured job postings were updated and in compliance with state and federal laws.• Contributed to the communication, interpretation, and maintenance of the employee handbook, org charts, and participated in policy development.• Created comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual Colleague Success metrics decks.• Proactively communicated any changes impacting payroll by designated pay period deadlines.• Acted as a resource for colleagues, providing guidance and support on the interpretation and execution of Colleague Success policies and procedures.• Delivered superior service to colleagues by promptly and accurately responding to their needs and inquiries.• Assisted in the development and dissemination of employee communications through platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Paylocity, Sharepoint, and Colleague newsletters.• Identified system issues, improvements, or enhancements to enhance the colleague experience and operational efficiency, overseeing their implementation.• Tracked the completion of the performance management process and ensured timely input of compensation changes in Clearwater's HRIS.• Acted as Employee Relations POC, providing guidance and resolution for a positive work environment and employee satisfaction.• Conducted compensation analysis for both existing and new roles using the Payscale tool.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

During this tenure, I built solid working relationships with hiring managers and understand business to meet needs of Watermark. I executed successful and cost-effective recruiting/sourcing strategies, prepared recruitment advertisements, and created recruiting contacts with schools, agencies, and search firms. In addition to these key responsibilities, I developed innovative projects and campaigns to attract top talent and promote Watermark as an employer of choice. I was responsible to source qualified candidates and suggest hiring managers in a timely manner utilizing effective interviewing and screening techniques. I oversaw entire interview process, including scheduling interviews and candidate follow-ups. I created candidate pipeline, analyzed upcoming opportunities, and facilitated strategic planning development. I also recorded candidate evaluation and ensured effective and legally compliant hiring process. I provided training/resources to staff on effective and legal interviewing.• Enforced new Ceridian Dayforce ATS and trained hiring managers on ATS navigation. • Oversaw up to 15 to 20 job requisitions at one time and launched diversity job boards. • Followed internal processes to ensure on-time completion of all required screening, references, and verifications before hiring process.• Formulated recruitment benchmarking data and metrics for all Watermark positions.• Nurtured contractual relationships with placement agencies, contract recruiters; contingent, job boards, job fairs and multiple internet job search websites for posting requisitions and surfacing candidates.• Created and implemented Talent Acquisition policies and procedures.

In this job role, I guaranteed hiring of qualified candidates to contribute toward company goals. I managed candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring process of employees. In addition to these key duties, I analyzed and updated recruitment strategies, including sourcing methods, job application, and onboarding processes. I oversaw recruitment tasks, including drafting job posts and posting positions on career sites. I was responsible to counsel employers on recruitment and interview strategies, while performing research on advertising options and choosing appropriate options. I controlled internal compliance audits. I led temporary, temp-to-perm, and permanent recruitment activities. Over course of my employment period, I assessed compensation rates and duties for new positions to update job descriptions. I retained job classifications and salary scales and assembled reports detailing jobs and competitive compensation analysis.• Gained in-depth knowledge of labor legislation, including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).• Developed competitive compensation ranges for positions by comparing jobs against market intelligence and survey data.Championed onboarding processes for temporary and permanent employees for all four facilities across America.• Minimized employee turnover rate by creating and implementing strategic recruitment and hiring metrics.• Created and distributed quarterly HR newsletter.

During this tenure, I facilitated managers and employees in training various facets of human resource operations. I liaised with project managers in the recruitment process and creation of leave programs in adherence to workers’ compensation, Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). I assessed job postings and descriptions, while publishing job descriptions on websites and newspapers. I crafted employment offer letters. I spearheaded interviews and monitored candidates. I assisted in training sessions on employee relations and policy interpretation/administration. I supported administrative activities, including updating forms, policies, and procedures, preparing employee files, and completing criminal background checks. I chaired drug screening program, inclusive of auditing, reporting, and scheduling drug tests.• Employed ADP software to effectively complete HR Reporting functions.• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills in engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Austin, Texas Area

In this professional experience, I supervised all aspects of human resources operations, systems, and programs for association. I excelled in establishing coordination with senior management to formulate human resources policies and procedures, safety and incentive programs, and talent acquisition practices. I devised and executed programs in areas of training, compensation, benefits, incentives, and new hire onboarding. I utilized HRIS technology to improve operations. I educated managers and associates on procedures to follow in case of injury. I executed safety programs in adherence to OSHA regulations. I restructured compensation plans to reduce payroll expenses.• Played a significant role in ensuring the successful launch of HR department.• Led the successful implementation project of a new HRIS that automated payroll, time and attendance, ATS and benefits administration• Developed initial formal performance review program that was adopted throughout the company.• Reduced work-related injuries 70% by improving program compliance.

In this professional experience, I managed the project CIQAM and supported staff members and ongoing training and development sessions. I headed broad scope of human resources-related activities, including staffing, recruiting, training, development, and employee relations. I generated monthly reports for management team's review. I acted as project manager during a major CIQAM project purposed to develop 300+ regular job opportunities for 230 women and 70 men and offer training on multiple skills and trades.• Contributed to workforce planning, job realignment, and team building projects.• Appraised staff performance and planned training for CIQAM trainees.

M.S. In Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Master'S Degree, Project Management, 106/110

The Master degree program was based in Turin School of development ITC/ILO (internation training center of International Labor.

Bachelors In Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General