Human Resources Manager

Bilal Sheikh

413-***-**** *****.******@***.*** LinkedIn/bilal-sheikh2 Springfield, MA

Senior Psychology Major with a proven track record of advancing through progressively responsible HR internships and professional roles, showcasing exceptional leadership, interpersonal skills, and expertise in HR operations, talent engagement, and people analytics. Proven success in leveraging data-driven insights to enhance employee satisfaction by 30%, reduce turnover, and drive organizational growth. Committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, creating equitable work environments that value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Seeking to contribute analytical expertise and strategic problem-solving abilities to foster organizational development and employee success. EDUCATION

Western New England University Springfield, MA

Bachelor of Psychology - GPA: 3.96 May 2025

• Honors: President's List (7x), Psi Chi Honor Society (inducted 2023), Academic Excellence Commendation (2021-2024)

• Leadership: Vice President, Muslim Student Association EXPERIENCE Human Resources Manager Springfield, MA Salaam Institute, Inc. Nov 2022 – Present

• Consulted with leadership and hiring teams to optimize interview processes, recommending improvements that increased candidate quality and reduced time-to-hire by 15%.

• Designed and implemented a comprehensive employee engagement program, resulting in a 30% increase in staff satisfaction and fostering a culture of collaboration.

• Demonstrated project management skills through the facilitation of a high-impact fundraising campaign, raising

$120,000 through strategic outreach and persuasive communication.

• Perform HR operations for 100+ students and staff, ensuring alignment with organizational development goals. HR People Analytics Intern Hartford, CT

CVS Health, Corp. May 2024 – Aug 2024

• Consulted with cross-functional teams, including Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Lead Directors, on how to apply raw data insights to optimize workforce planning, offering recommendations that enhanced strategic decision- making and improved employee retention.

• Presented insights from KPI analysis across 9,000+ locations to the analytics team, utilizing advanced tools (pivot tables, charts) to highlight trends in turnover, performance, and employee engagement.

• Developed and presented dynamic data visualizations using Tableau and Excel, providing insights that improved employee engagement and retention.

• Co-developed a talent development initiative that strengthened manager-employee relationships and improved performance evaluation processes.

HR Talent Acquisition Intern Chicopee, MA

Share Our Strength, Corp. May 2023 – Aug 2023

• Led a district-wide meals initiative, delivering essential food support to economically disadvantaged families.

• Designed a new recruitment website, increasing weekly traffic from 100 to over 1,000 viewers; managed social media and employer branding efforts.

• Conducted interviews and provided feedback to management regarding promising candidates.

• Utilized strong active listening and interpersonal skills to support new hires in transitioning into the organization. SKILLS

• Technical: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook), Tableau, HRIS, Workday, Canva

• Certifications: Generative AI, Recruiting, and Talent Acquisition (LinkedIn Learning, January 2025)

• People Analytics (LinkedIn Learning, January 2025)

• Administrative Human Resources (LinkedIn Learning, March 2024)

• Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi

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