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Education
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Savitha Thyagaraja

Suwanee

Summary

Goal-oriented and attentive with demonstrated success in working safely and quickly to replenish stores and vending machines. Proficient in best practices and merchandise requirements in industry. Creative in holding product demonstrations and explaining features to customers and store managers. Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Anthem Inc. in vendor management and data analysis. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and resolving conflicts effectively. Skilled in report generation and relationship management, consistently driving improvements and ensuring compliance across vendor operations. Strong communicator adept at multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Vendor Admin and AP Support Specialist

Asbury Automotive Group
Duluth
12.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for resolving tickets and emails in a timely manner to meet the SLA
  • Performed periodic audits of vendors' activities to ensure contractual obligations were met.
  • Created reports summarizing key metrics related to vendor activities.
  • Managed day-to-day communications with multiple vendors simultaneously.
  • Approving and processing the vendor request with proper validation and approval.
  • Documented procedures for the reconciliation process, ensuring accuracy and consistency across business units.
  • Reconciled intercompany transactions on a monthly basis to ensure accurate reporting of results.
  • Compiled data from various sources into one comprehensive report for senior management review.

HR- Manager

Vamana Systems Inc.
Alpharetta
07.2017 - 11.2020
  • Conducted recruitment process for new hires, including job postings, interviews and background checks.
  • Advised managers on how best to motivate employees and increase their satisfaction levels.
  • Employee management operations (Recruitment, appraisals terminations…)
  • Responsible for full life cycle recruitment and interviewing of candidates to identify qualified candidates based on skills, knowledge, education, experience, etc.
  • Assist with recurring and adhoc report to meet the needs of the corporate
  • Planning, Organizing and documenting meetings/ workshops in relation to program
  • Managing the complaints & grievances of employees
  • Conducting induction to new employees
  • Maintaining Time sheet records and leaves records
  • Assist system users in the preparation of report lists and update to the payroll

Vendor Relations Manager

Anthem Inc
Atlanta
10.2013 - 05.2017
  • Analyzed vendor performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and increase operational efficiency.
  • Resolved billing disputes between vendors and internal departments in a timely manner.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved sourcing methods or alternative materials and suppliers.
  • Ensured that all vendors were compliant with applicable laws, regulations, codes of conduct, safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to develop standards for evaluating current suppliers and selecting potential new ones.

HR-Executive

Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
04.2002 - 06.2009
  • Conducted exit interviews for departing employees to identify areas of improvement within the organization.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and regulations related to hiring practices.
  • Responsible for counseling all candidates on job opportunities, recruitment techniques, interviewing skills, and career paths.
  • Responsible for identifying recruitment sources, and maintaining contact with eligible candidates throughout the recruitment process.
  • Performance appraisals and grievance handling of the employees.
  • Orientation for the newly joined employees.

Education

Master’s - Human Resource Management

Loyola College
04.2002

Bachelor’s - Economics

Stella Maris College
04.2000

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • Internet recruiting techniques
  • Vendor management
  • Data analysis
  • Report generation
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Written communication
  • Relationship management
  • Risk management

Career Plan

Intuitive, Creative, and Analytical Over-thinker: seeking a position as an organizational, management, or HR Analyst. My broad areas of career interests are Human Resource Management and Organization Development.

Accomplishments

  • Best Performer and appreciation award received in 2006 at Tata Consultancy Services for improving HR policies.
  • SPOT award for achieving targets and for innovations in 2015 at Anthem Inc.

Additional Qualifications

Diploma in French, Can read, write and speak in French.

Brief Profile

Having 8+ years of experience in Recruitment and HR activities. Well versed in all the core HR functions like sourcing candidates, screening resumes, scheduling and conducting interviews, having salary negotiations, handling employee grievance, maintaining cordial relations in the organization, promoting employee welfare measures, organizing get-togethers, keeping a check on the compliance with respect to discipline, punctuality and reporting to the management. Have undergone considerable exposure in marketing, strategy, finance, and information systems apart from in-depth study in the field of human resource management. Have considerable consulting, teaching and project experience. Coordinated orientations and exit interviews for part-time and temporary employees. Client Management Procurement of projects and revenue generation for the organization. Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, and an inane ability to think strategically and problem-solve effectively. Have a flair for writing and editing.

Timeline

Vendor Admin and AP Support Specialist

Asbury Automotive Group
12.2020 - Current

HR- Manager

Vamana Systems Inc.
07.2017 - 11.2020

Vendor Relations Manager

Anthem Inc
10.2013 - 05.2017

HR-Executive

Tata Consultancy Services
04.2002 - 06.2009

Master’s - Human Resource Management

Loyola College

Bachelor’s - Economics

Stella Maris College
Savitha Thyagaraja