Babithiraa Prasenna
Caledon
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Human Resources professional with experience in managing and optimizing HR functions to support organizational success. Expertise in talent management, employee relations, program management & employee engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior People Business Partner
Opendoor
05.2024 - Current
- Support over 400 employees across the US, Canada, and India, providing direct support to four Vice Presidents and four Senior Directors.
- Support Governance, Risk & IT, Engineering, People Team, Executive Assistants & Pricing with HR initiatives.
- Identified the need for improved coaching and feedback techniques, implemented one-on-one coaching sessions, and facilitated internal training for managers
- Acted as a trusted advisor to Business unit leadership, providing insights and coaching to drive employee engagement and alignment
- Facilitate the development of eight career ladders, managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring adherence to design standards, and securing buy-in from leadership.
- Designed and executed a learning & development strategy that increased favorable scores by 30%, improving member capabilities.
Senior People Program Manager
Opendoor
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Lead the design and execution of the inaugural internship program, managing stakeholder relationships and communications, resulting in over 90% engagement and three role extensions.
- Oversee the end-to-end global enterprise performance cycle, including communication and stakeholder management, while merging the needs of three companies to enhance the evaluation process.
- Enhanced HR service delivery by standardizing processes and ensuring policy compliance.
- Facilitate training aligning with organizational goals, fostering growth and development.
- Developed and executed training programs for managers and employees, reinforcing a commitment to continuous learning and development.
- Lead the standardization of HR processes, including Canadian policies, off-boarding, employee evaluations, and talent acquisition protocols.
- Lead end to end employee engagement survey (Culture Amp) including survey creation, enterprise wide communication implementation.
People Business Partner
Opendoor
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders for improved collaboration and strategic alignment.
- Drive HR initiatives and projects
- Provide HR expertise in the areas of feedback, employee relations, development and coaching, compensation, and organizational development.
- Lead core HR processes across products (performance calibration, compensation cycle, promotions).
- Oversee the end to end global enterprise performance cycle
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Skylight
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Supported 150 employees across the US and Canada, providing direct support to the CFO, CTO and CEO,
- Streamlined HR Operations, improving service delivery and compliance with employment laws and corporate policies.
- Facilitated comprehensive onboarding and orientation programs that significantly improved employee retention and satisfaction.
- Conducted full cycle recruitment activities, including crafting job postings and developing strategies to attract top talent, resulting in a streamlined and efficient hiring process.
- Led onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring seamless employee transactions and experience.
- Streamlined HR operations through effective partnership with PEO firm.
- Provided advice and counsel to leadership team members on a variety of personnel-related issues such as employee relations, conflict resolution, coaching techniques.
HR Advisor
Tully Luxury Travel
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Supported 100 employees across Canada, providing direct support to the CEO.
- Developed and launched an end to end comprehensive intern program, focusing on communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Created engaging content and streamlined processes to enhance the candidate experience, ensuring effective onboarding and development through individual initiatives, networking, and team-building activities.
- Automated employee attendance tracking, resulting in improved data accuracy and compliance.
- Designed and executed HR programs to support recruitment and retention initiatives, driving organizational growth.
- Led onboarding and off-boarding processes, ensuring seamless employee transitions and experience.
- Coordinated documentation for employee disciplinary processes, ensuring consistency and fairness in corrective actions.
- Provided advice to managers on a wide range of topics including policies, procedures and labor legislation.
- Administered benefits programs such as health insurance, retirement plans and vacation and sick leave policies.
HR Generalist
Prophix Software Inc.
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Supported 200 employees across Canada and the US, providing direct support to the CEO and CFO.
- Collaborated with management on performance management and employee development, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and objectives
- Implemented targeted staff training programs that significantly enhanced employee skills and leadership capabilities
- Spearheaded employee engagement initiatives, improving team morale through actionable insights froms atisfaction surveys.
- Led the employee experience journey from offer acceptance through onboarding, fostering a smooth transition for new hires
- Developed and administered quarterly employee satisfaction surveys, creating actionable plans that contributed to improved team morale and engagement
- Responded to inquiries from employees regarding benefits packages.
- Investigated complaints of discrimination or harassment within the workplace.
- Developed and documented HR procedures to refine processes and drive compliance with policies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
York University
Toronto, ONPost Degree Certificate Human Resources Management -
York University
Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-functional Influencing
- Communication
- Program Management
- Coaching & development
- Change Management
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Senior People Business Partner
Opendoor
05.2024 - Current
Senior People Program Manager
Opendoor
10.2023 - 05.2024
People Business Partner
Opendoor
08.2021 - 10.2023
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Skylight
03.2021 - 08.2021
HR Advisor
Tully Luxury Travel
02.2018 - 12.2020
HR Generalist
Prophix Software Inc.
09.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts -
York University
Post Degree Certificate Human Resources Management -
York University
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