Hr Manager Business

Shivani Gangrade

HR Manager Strategic HR Business Partner Employee Engagement Immigration & Compliance Expert

*******.******@*****.*** +1-571-***-**** PMP Certified

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic and results-driven HR Manager with 10+ years of leadership experience across Human Resources, Payroll, Project Management, Immigration Compliance, and Operations. Skilled in partnering with executive teams to drive HR strategy, develop strong teams, and enhance employee engagement. Expertise in benefits and total rewards administration, immigration management (H-1B, STEM OPT, I-9), policy development, performance management, and workforce planning. Proven ability to coach managers, champion employee career development, and lead HR process improvements within fast-paced startup environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic HR Business Partnership

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Benefits & Total Rewards Administration

Immigration Compliance (H-1B, STEM OPT, I-9, E-Verify)

Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution

Employee Engagement & Culture Development

Manager Coaching & Leadership Development

Performance Management & Career Planning

HR Policies, Handbooks, and Compliance

HRIS Management (ADP, ATS, Workday) & Payroll Coordination

Project Coordination assist to CEO & Change Management

Training & Development Program Implementation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HR/Admin Manager

Antra Inc Jan 2022 – Present

Serve as a strategic HR partner to leadership, aligning HR practices with organizational goals and building strong, engaged teams.

Collect weekly reports from all departments, compile and analyze the data, and prepare a professional PowerPoint presentation to present to the CEO.

Manage and administer employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and perks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Collaborate closely with department managers and the recruiting team for workforce planning, staffing strategy, and talent pipeline development.

Lead immigration processes and compliance efforts, managing I-9 verification, E-Verify, H-1B filings, STEM OPT (I-983), and Green Card processes.

Facilitate employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, feedback loops, and corporate events to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.

Implement and lead onboarding programs to ensure seamless new hire integration into company culture.

Own and manage the semi-annual performance review process, supporting managers with career development plans for employees.

Co-lead Performance Improvement Process (PIP) initiatives, supporting managers through coaching conversations and employee transitions.

Partner with Finance to ensure accurate HRIS (ADP, ATS) data management and payroll processing.

Develop, update, and implement HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.

Support management in employee relations cases, conflict resolution, investigations, and risk mitigation efforts.

Assist with HR audit readiness and PoSH compliance requirements.

Key Achievements:

Streamlined onboarding process, reducing new hire processing time by 30%.

Launched monthly employee engagement initiatives, increasing overall employee satisfaction scores.

Developed new HR reporting structure that improved payroll and insurance accuracy across departments.

Assistant HR Manager

Antra Info Solutions Nov 2017 – Feb 2021

Acted as a bridge between HR, technical, and sales teams to facilitate employee reviews, background verification processes, and immigration compliance.

Supported recruitment, onboarding, and HR documentation efforts across departments.

Created and maintained detailed consultant review reports, assisting leadership in workforce planning and performance management.

Standardized background verification processes, significantly reducing errors and turnaround time.

Key Achievements:

Coordinated over 200+ consultant reviews, strengthening consultant-client relationships.

Recognized for enhancing collaboration and standardizing operational processes across departments.

Facility Manager – Admin & HR

IQ Business System Pvt. Ltd Jan 2015 – Oct 2017

Directed HR and administrative operations, including employee onboarding, policy compliance, office facility management, and training initiatives.

Managed cross-functional projects involving recruitment, HR operations, and internal event planning.

HR Operations & Admin Manager

Approach Consultancy Pvt. Ltd Dec 2011 – Dec 2014

Led HR and administrative activities including recruitment support, employee relations, and policy compliance.

Managed daily operations, vendor management, and internal HR project initiatives.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

PMP Certified – Project Management Professional

MBA – Finance, 2014

Bachelor’s Degree – Economics, Social Science & History, 2007

Preparing for SHRM-CP Certification

TECHNICAL SKILLS

HRIS Systems: ADP, ATS

Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Immigration Tools: I-9, E-Verify, STEM OPT (I-983 Process)

Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail)

Multilingual Proficiency (English, Hindi, and additional languages)

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Best Employee of the Year – 2018, 2020, 2023 (Antra Inc)

Certificate of Excellence – Mission Ek Project

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