Employee Relations Resources Manager

DRASHTI DESAI

*** **** **** • PISCATAWAY, NJ ****4 • 347-***-**** • *********@*****.***

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER with nearly 10 years of progressive experience directing and contributing to functions including talent acquisition, employee training, and vendor management and negotiation. Resolute employment law expert with a record of providing knowledge on employment and immigration law, collaborating with legal teams to maintain regulatory compliance and mitigate liability. Dedicated employee champion adept at recruiting, training, and empowering top talent in line with talent acquisition strategy and client needs, bolstering the development of high-performance teams. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

ü Human Resources (HR)

Partner

ü Immigration & Employment Law

ü Talent Acquisition

ü Workflow Optimization

ü Training & Development

ü Employee Relations

ü Policy Administration

ü Database Management

ü Team Leadership

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Recruited and hired up to 100 highly effective recruiters, leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems

(ATS) and talent acquisition strategies to identify and secure top performers and fill openings.

• Collaborated with attorneys and legal stakeholders on all matters pertaining to H1B CAP petitions in addition to green cards and H1B Visa Extension and Amendment, administering nearly 200 cases while upholding responsibility as Software Technology Inc.’s subject matter expert.

• Directed multi-faceted human resources programs for leading organizations across industries, providing expertise on recruiting, onboarding, training, and benefits administration; sustained alignment with human resources best practices to maintain optimal human resources operations. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Software Technology, Inc. – Princeton, NJ 01/2016 – Present Software Technology, Inc., is a leading provider of technology-based staff augmentation across industries. Human Resources Manager

• Oversaw three key functions—employee management, immigration, and vendor management— leveraging human resources and business acumen to ensure alignment with divisional strategy.

• Championed talent acquisition and recruiting efforts to identify and secure top-tier candidates, ensuring adequate utilization of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to track and hire candidates.

• Administered components of the pre-hire and background check processes prior to onboarding, including negotiating offer terms and establishing compensation in line with legal requirements.

• Facilitated new hire onboarding in addition to the collection of legal documentation in compliance with I-9 requirements; additionally, safeguarded compliance with W2, C2C, and 1099 regulations.

• Gathered and assessed data to provide insights into talent management and diversity and inclusion

(D&I), creating and delivering effective presentations to inform stakeholders and drive D&I strategy.

• Negotiated contracts and upheld communication with vendors, leveraging business insights to identify and secure optimal terms across up to 80 contracts.

• Consistently acted in adherence to policy and regulations pertaining to Workers Compensation and immigration, sustaining compliance across all functions.

• Pursued and secured organizational WBE certification, expertly maintaining documentation to safeguard alignment with requirements.

• Provided administrative support for invoicing, payment collection, dispute resolutions, and accounting activities in collaboration with stakeholders to main overall profitability. DRASHTI DESAI *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED Krisintek, Inc. – Ashburn, VA 01/2010 – 10/2014

Krisintek, Inc., provides IT-based consulting services to enhance client technical capabilities and efficiencies. Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Directed full cycle recruiting efforts—including interviewing, candidate evaluation, and assessments—to identify and secure top talent, fill positions, and uphold stakeholder satisfaction.

• Leveraged existing professional network to identify prospective candidates, strategically assessing professional and educational backgrounds to determine likelihood of success.

• Maintained paperwork and managed documentation pertaining to I-9 regulations and immigration legislation while upholding communication with legal teams to reduce liability.

• Contributed to relocation, benefits, and immigration processing efforts for employees, monitoring related databases to ensure updated and accurate records.

• Collaborated and communicated with stakeholders accountable for staffing functions, sustaining synergy and the successful delivery of potential talent.

• Identified and instituted process improvements and other initiatives to enhance team member and overall success, including supporting training efforts to safeguard alignment with best practices. SRG America – Iselin, NJ 03/2008 – 01/2010

SRG America consults with clients to enhance technical innovation with an emphasis in staffing and training. Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Sourced and interviewed potential candidates for simultaneous positions, maintaining alignment with client requirements to bolster the likelihood of success of new hires.

• Administered strategic business development efforts for the organization, leveraging cold calling, email, and digital marketing methodologies to augment the book of business.

• Upheld communication with vendors and employers, providing ongoing progress updates and insight into the status of assigned jobs to maintain satisfaction.

• Negotiated pay rates with stakeholders to capture optimal levels and uphold profitability. EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Marketing Marketing Management Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry

Gujarat University

CERTIFICATIONS

International Business Management Certified, NJIT, New Jersey . DEVELOPMENT

PHR Certification

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Windows Microsoft Office Suite IBM Lotus Notes Workday PeopleSoft SAP Oracle SQL ADP

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