Simrat Kaur Sandhu
Parlin, New Jersey ******.*.******@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE: Skilled & Energetic Human Resource Manager with 2+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources by effectively managing multiple recruitment and retention priorities. Committed to channeling my passion for Human Resources to ensure department operators run smoothly and deliver maximum value to the organization by using my decade of experience in legal and an MBA degree with advanced management and communication skills to develop efficient staff, raise company awareness & orchestrate works systems that improve the vitality of any company. Possess a keen eye for talent and the ability to source effectively for high-profile, critical positions for organizations. EXPERIENCE
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ January 2020- April 2020 Leon Hess Business School Graduate Assistant September 2022-December2022 January 2023-May 2023
• Assisted faculty members with data collection and analysis for their research on various US corporations by using the site SEC.Gov.
• Maintained strict safety protocols to protect staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
Cogito Hub, New Delhi, India November 2017- December 2019 Human Resource Manager
• Conducted employee onboarding & helped organize over IX hours of training.
• Worked with team members 1 to 1 in small groups to enhance performance & employee satisfaction.
• Collaborated with leadership on recruitment strategies., development plans, performance, management, and employee engagement, Prepared and updated employment records, including pension plans, compensation packages, benefits, disciplinary behavior, and disputes.
• Scheduled interviews for candidates across 30 roles, and managed and administered 100% of pre-employment assessments to prospective candidates.
• Planned, developed, and implemented an innovative program of recruitment and placement by managing, interviewing, screening, and referral of qualified applicants.
• Played an integral role in the development and implementation of human resource policies.
• Worked to foster a high job satisfaction rating by resolving issues promptly.
• Scheduled interviews for candidates across 30 roles, and managed and administered 100% of pre- employment assessments to prospective candidates.
• Conducted employee onboarding & helped organize over IX hours of training.
• Developed leadership training programs for management teams and provide coaching and mentorship to department leaders to enhance team performance and engagement.
• Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates, and, also worked with the legal and compliance teams to ensure available information accuracy and usability.
Kapil Gupta & Associates, New Delhi, India November 2016 - September 2017 Attorney-at-Law
Rakesh Sherawat & Company, New Delhi, India June 2015 – November 2016 Attorney-at-Law
Delhi High Court Under Senior Standing Counsel, New Delhi, India March 2013 – May 2015 Attorney Internship
• Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for the presentation of cases in the client’s best interest.
• Worked independently on cases involving labor & employee issues and Public Interest Litigation. Bright Future Academy, New Delhi, India May 2005 – November 2019 Educationist/Counsellor
• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, and engaging in problem-solving activities to develop teamwork and enthusiasm in students.
• Developed encouragement in students to be friendly and efficient by encouraging them for approval and positive reinforcement and more likely to be enthusiastic about learning and also guide them to handle challenging situations with ease.
EDUCATION
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ Expected Graduation:05/2023 Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Management GPA 3.77 CCS University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India Graduation: 05/2013 J.D.: LLB (Bachelor of Law)
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India Graduation: 05/2003 Bachelor of Arts: Humanities, Social Science, or Liberal Arts SKILLS
• Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Data-Driven.
• HR, Performance, & Effective Time Management.
• Fast Learner, Ability to multitask, & Work with Team & Under Pressure.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), HRIS Technologies & Talent Acquisition.
• Communication Skills, Employee Engagement, Recruitment & Retention.
• Proactive, Problem-Solving & Decision-Making.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Member of Bar Council of Delhi, (India) Constituted Under the Advocate Act, 1961.
• Member of the Indian Lawyers Association (ILA) as a voluntary legal professional to support the legal profession by offering access to practical resources for legal professionals to help in developing and creating a professional network with other lawyers.
• Member of Young Lawyers Section, (Indian National Bar Association) as a volunteer to foster the discussion and interchange of ideas relative to the duties, responsibilities, and problems of the young lawyers and also unite and inspire young lawyers to promote justice, serve the public and improve the legal profession and assist young lawyers in the practice of law.
• Successfully represented defendants in copyright and trade dress infringement lawsuits.
• Successfully built up a reputation for maximizing referrals and obtained favorable settlements in 75% of cases.
• Volunteered to offer free legal aid to the poor and, underprivileged of India to get justice and to ensure that securing justice was not denied to any citizens by reasons of economic and disabilities.