Stephani Palanivel Email & Phone Number

Human Resources Professional with over 10 years of experience in team leadership, onboarding, HR mergers & acquisitions (M&A), benefits administration, 401(k) management, talent acquisition, and employee relations across industries such as SaaS, FinTech, Third-Party Administration (TPA), and manufacturing.Key Highlights:• Lead HR integration for 100+ client acquisitions annually in a global FinTech company, ensuring seamless integration into payroll, benefits, and HR systems.• Administered benefit programs for clients ranging from 50 to 20,000 employees across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and 401(k) plans, ensuring compliance with ACA, COBRA, and ERISA.• Managed 401(k) plans for 4,000+ employees, streamlining processes and reducing daily workload by 30% through automated reconciliations.• Compiled and delivered critical data analysis and HR reporting to senior leadership, providing actionable insights to optimize decision-making and resource allocation.• Developed and tracked key HR and benefits metrics to evaluate performance trends, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with regulations.• Employee relations expert with 8 experience leading teams of 10-15 individuals, providing coaching, performance evaluations, mentorships, and positioning team members for growth and promotions.• Optimized reporting processes by automating data uploads, reducing acquisition workload by 30% per case while improving data accuracy and efficiency.Specialties: • HR Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)• Onboarding• Benefits Administration• 401(k) Management• HR Integration• Talent Acquisition• Third-Party Administration (TPA)• Employee Relations• Compliance (ERISA, ACA, COBRA)• HR Systems Management• Team Leadership