Kranthi Katari

• Manage and optimize existing HR modules within the HR information system.
• Lead implementation and integration of new HR modules and releases.
• Collaborate with HR disciplines across various business groups, including Aviko, Cosun Beet Company, Duynie Group, Sensus, Cosun Protein, and Cosun Biobased Experts.
• Partnered with third party consultants for system maintenance and solution development
• Work closely with ICT and Finance & Control departments to ensure seamless integration of HR systems
• Created comprehensive Workday instruction manuals and documentation for HR operations teams
• Workday HCM, including modules for Core HR, Absence & time tracking, Compensation, and Talent
• Provide functional leadership to HR, ICT, and Finance & Control professionals.
• Communicate effectively in both Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing
• Ensuring Data quality for CSRD in Workday.

• Led Workday optimization project, collaborating with external consultants
• Provided end-user support and training for Workday system
• Partnered with IBM for Workday solutions and maintenance
• Spearheaded HR automation projects
• Served as primary point of contact for HR and Workday issues
• Developed comprehensive documentation for HR operations
• Aligned HRIS systems with business changes, policies, and legislation
• Managed long-term and short-term sickness cases and administration
• Collaborated with HR Consultants and business leads on strategic projects
• Conducted training on new Workday features for employees and managers
• Created Workday instruction manuals
• Identified and resolved HR process gaps
• Demonstrated expertise in various HR Workday modules and their interdependencies

• Served as primary HR contact for EMEA region, supporting employees across 7 countries
• Managed new hire processes and global mobility coordination
• Processed employee data changes in Workday, including:
• Working hours modifications
• Parental, maternity, paternity, and unpaid leave management
• Coordinated 30% Rulings, immigration assistance, and relocation cases
• Participated in HRIS team meetings to discuss process improvements
• Ensured timely completion of payroll deadline activities
• Administered employee benefits and collaborated with benefits partners

Key Achievements:

• Subject matter expert for DocuSign, developing contract templates
• Managed Flexible Benefits program for 2020
• Successfully implemented Workday absence system for Germany and Italy
• Assisted in implementing new hire process in Workday

• Primary point of contact for HR queries across North America, Canada, and UK regions
• Managed comprehensive employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, and leave administration
• Coordinated complex HR cases with Business Partners and Employee Relations team
• Resolved employee grievances following procedural guidelines
• Ensured compliance with US federal employment regulations (I-9 process)

Key Achievements:

• Led HR Employee Solution Center project, ensuring successful transition and process stabilization
• Instrumental in company merger and Workday HR system implementation
• Implemented DocuSign contract process for acquired employees
• Managed benefit programs for USA and Canada regions.
• Provided training and support for HR Professional Service Center teams.

• Sourced and screened candidates using creative techniques, including networking and direct sourcing.
• Managed candidate follow-ups to ensure interview attendance and built a client database through cold calling.
• Collaborated with clients and utilized business development strategies to attract new recruitment opportunities.
• Developed talent pool and contributed to HR operations through effective communication and relationship management.