Sonika Srivastava
Pune
Summary
Aiming for middle & senior level assignments in Human Resources Management entailing HR Business Partner Activities with a growth-oriented organization
A vibrant performance-driven HR professional with almost 5.11 years of experience in managing & driving HR Operations, Talent Management, Employer Branding and Business Partnership committed towards the growth of people within the organisation. Strategy architect credited with implementation of innovative path-breaking HR initiatives to streamline processes and capitalize on organizational growth opportunities. Skilled in handling large organisational workforces, maintaining peaceful & amicable work environment in the organisation, and in initiating measures for the benefit of people in the organisation. Proficient in handling Manpower Planning & Recruitment, compensation and benefits, HR Policies, Competency Mapping, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Discipline Management, Executive Development, Performance Management, etc.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
Azodha Systems Private Limited
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented HR policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with labor laws and alignment with organizational goals.
- Led performance management processes, driving employee development through feedback, goal-setting, and performance reviews.
- Designed and facilitated employee learning and development programs, enhancing skills and supporting career growth aligned with company objectives.
- Created leadership initiatives to build a robust pipeline of future leaders and enhance succession planning efforts.
- Collaborated with department heads on workforce planning, aligning HR strategies with business goals to drive organizational growth.
- Spearheaded employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive, inclusive work culture, boosting retention and satisfaction.
- Mediated employee disputes and conflicts, ensuring a productive and harmonious work environment through conflict resolution.
- Supported organizational development and change management initiatives, optimizing team structures and adapting to business transformation.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to align HR strategies with business objectives, delivering people solutions that drive efficiency and growth.
- Maintained confidentiality and ensured compliance with data protection regulations while addressing sensitive HR matters.
- Developed and executed recruitment strategies to attract top talent for both technical and non-technical roles.
- Led full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, ensuring smooth integration of new hires into the company culture.
- Oversaw payroll functions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through the coordination of professional development opportunities and workshops for employees at all levels within the organization.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency with the use of HRIS systems.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
Team Lead
Bluerose Technologies
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Work closely with Business heads and management team in executing business specific HR strategies and initiatives needed to achieve Business goals
- Translate business strategy to human resource requirement and taking initiatives to achieve business objectives
- Provide business unit specific consultative services to senior management teams and line managers related to people and organization issues impacting the business units
- Employee Engagement & analyze metrics and trends for best HR practices
- Serves as primary interface, consultant and internal spokesperson for the Business on matters pertaining to policies, plans, and objectives for the BU
- Focal point for employee relations issues and resolution
- Exposure on People management & R&R
- Facilitate the performance appraisal process, which includes setting performance expectations, conducting evaluations and providing feedback to employees and managers
- Develop and implement performance improvement plans for employees who are not meeting performance expectations, including progress and providing support
- Exposure of working for entire PAN INDIA and international locations and with multiple teams in the company
- Employee Retention- Identifying patterns, trends and root causes & taking proactive steps to improve motivation, increase retention
- Develop and update performance management policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure they are in compliance with legal requirements and industry best practices
- Conducting customized training programs based on training need analysis to enhance manpower skills & efficiency
- Taking care of employee engagement and culture
Senior Associate- Talent Acquistion
3i Infotech Limited
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Regular connects with client PoCs & Stakeholder on the hiring mandates, requirements understanding, Status calls, candidate selection/shortlisting updates, post-selection coordination including documentation, Offer release, candidate engagement
- Leading Technologies leveraged at 3i Infotech include Analytics & IT Services
- Service delivery responsibilities covered leading a team of Talent Acquisition Consultants including allocating client mandates based on individual capability/experiences, regular status calls and support in understanding the requirements, profiles review & submission, interview scheduling, candidate selection and joining
- Envisaged handling complete recruitment lifecycle for own mandates including sourcing right fit candidates through a diverse set of channels/networks (Job portals, internal database, professional networks, referrals etc.), coordination with client teams and candidates throughout the selection process, gathering feedback, documentation and joining facilitation
- Manage candidate pipelines and campaigns with internal CRM and Applicant Tracking System
- Identify talent by leveraging recruiting processes and tools and gathering role requirements and recommendations
- Advocate for the candidate and create an excellent experience, supporting candidate assessment, evaluating candidate skills and client needs
- Engage with hiring managers on their hiring strategy and provide status updates on open roles
- Execute recruiting initiatives to meet established goals
- Improve the candidate, new hire, hiring manager, and recruiter experience
- Partner with key business, staffing, and hiring stakeholders to build solutions for diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives
- Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to design and implement the full cycle recruitment process and bring the best talents on board
- Review resumes, cultivate referrals, and pre-screen candidates while moving them through the interview process in a timely manner
- Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates
- Produce weekly recruitment metrics and dashboards (via Greenhouse ATS)
- Carry out any formal online assessment or tests
Senior Executive-HRBP
Smart Web Solutions
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Work closely with Business heads and management team in executing business specific HR strategies and initiatives needed to achieve Business goals
- Translate business strategy to human resource requirement and taking initiatives to achieve business objectives
- Provide business unit specific consultative services to senior management teams and line managers related to people and organization issues impacting the business units
- Employee Engagement & analyze metrics and trends for best HR practices
- Serves as primary interface, consultant and internal spokesperson for the Business on matters pertaining to policies, plans, and objectives for the BU
- Focal point for employee relations issues and resolution
- Exposure of working for entire PAN INDIA locations and with multiple teams in the company
- Employee Retention- Identifying patterns, trends and root causes & taking proactive steps to improve motivation, increase retention and Efficiency of employee
- Taking care of end to end employee life cycle from joining to exit
- Conducting customized training programmes based on training need analysis to enhance manpower skills & efficiency
- Responsible for the performance Management, ensuring the PMS process and initiatives are closely aligned with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives
- Formulating and streamline the PM process and policies along with guidelines to ensure they are meeting the legal requirements and best practices for industry
- Collaborate with the talent acquisition and leadership to identify high potential employees and create succession plans to ensure the organization has pipeline of skilled talent
- Continuously review and refine PMS process and strategies to enhance their effectiveness
- The major role includes change management
Associate-HRBP
3i Infotech Limited
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Increasing the utilization by rotating the existing manpower through skills balancing, internal transfer, knowledge sharing exercise and multi-tasking
- Been a Key player and critical resource in formulating& streamlining HR policies, employee engagement activities, employee grievances handling and bringing in innovative HR practices
- Coaching/advising managers in the implementation of robust performance management and employee relations processes
- To handle employee life cycle and act as a single point of the contact for all the employees and provide solution related to all aspects of HR Function
- Managing employee engagement, retention & attrition activities which include periodic meetings with the employees to counsel or educate them and to understand their expectations & issues along with ensuring prompt resolution of their grievances to maintain cordial management-employee relations & achieve employee loyalty
- Conducting skip level meeting with Next line reporting managers to understand the concerns of the employees
- Taking sessions in Organizations’ orientation program on Code of Conduct
- Conducting 'Knowledge Sharing Sessions' & 'POSH activities' for the employees of different department
- Identify training needs for team & individuals as well as evaluate the training
- Good exposure in Organizational development
Education
B.Tech -
MPGI
Kanpur01.2014
10+2 - Science stream
Harmilap Mission School
Kanpur01.2009
10th -
Harmilap Mission School
01.2007
Skills
- Strategy Planning
- Talent Management
- HR Business Partnering
- Performance Management
- Recognition & Reward
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Training & Development
- Employee Relation
- Employee Connect
- Retention & Attrition
- Manpower Planning
- HR Budgeting
- Employee Engagement
- Onboarding & Offboarding
- Payroll Administration
- HR policies and procedures formulation
- Talent Acquisition
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above mentioned information is correct up to my knowledge and I bear the responsibility for the correctness of the above mentioned particulars.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/24/91
Timeline
HR Manager
Azodha Systems Private Limited
02.2023 - Current
Team Lead
Bluerose Technologies
08.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Associate- Talent Acquistion
3i Infotech Limited
06.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Executive-HRBP
Smart Web Solutions
03.2019 - 06.2021
Associate-HRBP
3i Infotech Limited
08.2016 - 03.2019
10th -
Harmilap Mission School
B.Tech -
MPGI
10+2 - Science stream
Harmilap Mission School
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