Hr Business Partner

SHEETAL SAWANT

New Jersey, USA ***********@*****.*** 201-***-**** LinkedIn

VISA SPONSORSHIP NOT REQUIRED / SHRM certification in process

SUMMARY

Results-driven HR leader with 16+ years of experience in strategic HR business partnering, Global Business Solutions (GBS), talent management, and organizational development. Successfully led special HR projects, reducing attrition by 20–30% and improving departmental profitability. Spearheaded change management initiatives impacting 5,000+ employees, enhancing efficiency and agility. Implemented performance management frameworks that boosted productivity by 15–25% and strengthened a high-performance culture. Championed employee engagement programs, increasing retention and satisfaction scores by 24%. Adept at aligning HR strategies with business goals to drive workforce excellence.

Recommendation;

Sheetal demonstrates the qualities of a highly composed HR business leader with expertise in aligning Human Capital with Business Operations. Industrial Relations is another core area of her excellence. Sheetal sets an example of a powerful women leader in HR who shatters the glass ceiling and climbs the career ladder exponentially.

SKILLS

Strategic Business Partnering – Ability to align HR strategies with business goals, working closely with leadership for organizational growth.

Emotional Intelligence & Conflict Resolution – Strong interpersonal skills & critical thinking to manage workplace conflicts, mentor employees, and foster a positive culture.

Change Management & Agility – Expertise in navigating organizational transformations, implementing HR innovations, and adapting to evolving workforce trends.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management – Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and drive HR initiatives across diverse teams and functions.

MS Office & HR -AI proficiency – Handled complex data for large and multi-location environments/organizations. Well versed handling HRIS software like workday, Zing HR, Sap HR and MS suit.

EXPERIENCE

SODEXO MUMBAI, INDIA

MAY-OCT 2024

HR Business Partner – Corporate Services Managing 25,000+ Employees

Workforce Management & Engagement: Led the hire-to-retire process for a 25,000+ workforce, optimizing onboarding, employee connects, and grievance resolution, reducing early attrition by 15% and improving engagement scores by 23%.

Business & Operational HR Support: Provided HR support for nearly 5 RFPs and multiple site operations, ensuring workforce scalability, improving process efficiency, and contributing to an increase in business win rate.

Performance & Talent Management: Implemented structured performance management frameworks, increasing employee productivity and goal achievement & enhancing workforce efficiency.

Diversity, Inclusion & CSR Initiatives: Championed D&I initiatives, resulting in a 35% increase in diverse hiring, and led CSR programs, strengthening employer branding.

Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration: Conducted monthly HR review sessions with senior leadership, providing workforce analytics that improved talent planning cost efficiency.

Organizational Development & Compliance: Designed and executed OD programs, increasing employee retention by 18%, and ensured 100% compliance with labor laws and industry best practices.

ASK-A-WAY. MUMBAI, INDIA

CAREER CONSULTANCY AUG 2020- MAY 2024

Director and Lead Counsellor

●5+ years of experience in career counselling, study abroad consulting, or education management.

●Strong knowledge of global education systems, admission processes, and visa requirements.

●Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.

●Proven ability to expand business operations and build partnerships with international institutions.

●Ability to Analyse Individual profiles and offer strategic career planning guidance.

● Experience in organizing educational events, workshops, and promotional activities.

ISS FACILITY SERVICES INDIA LTD. MUMBAI, INDIA General Manager – HUMAN RESOURCES MAY 20011 to AUG 2020

HR Expertise in workforce planning, performance management, and strategic HR operations for a 50,000+ employee organization.

Led a 14-member HR team across four verticals (Facility, Catering, Security Services, and Hi-Care) in Mumbai, ensuring talent management, policy compliance, and operational efficiency.

Managed a special business assignment (2019) to improve workforce deployment, compliance, and profitability across key accounts.

Played a key role in Project Blue, driving competency mapping, leadership development, talent mobility, and career planning initiatives.

Proven track record in employee engagement, HR process transformation, and business-aligned people strategies, leading to improved margins, retention, and operational efficiency.

EDUCATION

MBA – HUMAN RESOURCES MUMBAI UNIVERSITY, INDIA YR.2002- 2004

BA – HONOURS (ECONOMICS) MUMBAI UNIVERSITY, INDIA YR.2001

LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS

Generative AI in HR certification

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

“Women Entrepreneur Award” by Great Companies in the year 2022.

Certified as an Internal Quality Auditor.

Completed certification course for “Internal Auditing- TL 9000”

Member of Anti-sexual Harassment Committee.

Best HR lead Award for year 2017 & Year 2019

Awarded “Employee of the Quarter Award” for Best Training & OD initiatives taken YR 2016

“HR in line with Business” awarded by “Employer Brandings Awards 2007-08”

NO VISA SPONSORSHIP REQUIRED

CONTACT DETAILS : ***********@*****.*** / 201-***-****

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