HR Operations & Talent Acquisition Professional

GAYATRI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Keller, TX ***** ********@*****.*** 732-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Human Resources and operations professional with experience in talent acquisition, HR operations, employee onboarding, payroll coordination, compliance, employee relations, and customer service. Experienced Substitute Teacher with Keller Independent School District (KISD) since July 2025, supporting students from Pre-K through High School and maintaining safe, positive, well-managed classrooms. Known for strong communication, organization, confidentiality, adaptability, problem-solving, and collaboration with employees, educators, leadership teams, and diverse stakeholders.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Human Resources Operations

• Talent Acquisition & Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Employee Relations & Engagement

• Onboarding & Offboarding

• Payroll Coordination & HR Documentation

• HR Compliance & Policy Administration

• Classroom Management & Student Support

• Customer Service & Conflict Resolution

• Workday HRIS

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Process Improvement

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher

Keller Independent School District (KISD) Keller, TX July 2025 – Present

• Deliver classroom instruction across Pre-K through High School while following lesson plans, campus procedures, and district expectations.

• Maintain positive, structured, and respectful learning environments through effective classroom management and clear communication.

• Support students with diverse learning needs, including special education and ESL, while promoting student engagement and inclusion.

• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to support student success and maintain continuity of instruction.

• Adapt quickly to different classrooms, grade levels, and school environments while maintaining professionalism, safety, and district standards.

HR Lead

Vithobha Remote August 2024 – June 2025

• Directed day-to-day HR operations supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee documentation, compliance, and employee support.

• Coordinated payroll activities while maintaining confidentiality, data accuracy, and timely processing.

• Streamlined onboarding processes to improve the new-hire experience and operational consistency.

• Maintained accurate employee records and supported compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Collaborated with leadership on workforce planning, employee engagement, internal communications, and HR initiatives.

Executive / Talent Acquisition Manager

Cosmo Fetch Coppell, TX January 2022 – August 2024

• Managed full-cycle recruitment from sourcing and screening through interview coordination and onboarding.

• Partnered with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and recruit qualified candidates aligned with business requirements.

• Coordinated interviews, candidate communications, hiring documentation, and recruitment workflows.

• Improved hiring efficiency by optimizing recruitment processes and maintaining organized candidate records.

• Supported employee engagement, performance management, training initiatives, recruitment metrics, and HR documentation.

Customer Service Representative

C3 Communications Remote January 2016 – November 2016

• Resolved high-volume customer inquiries while delivering professional, responsive, and solutions-focused service.

• Used strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills to address customer needs effectively.

Accounting Analyst – HR & Finance Support

Ford Motor Company India May 2003 – May 2005

• Supported payroll processing, audits, financial reconciliation, reporting, and HR documentation.

• Maintained compliance with internal financial controls and company procedures while handling sensitive records.

• Assisted with reporting and administrative process improvements.

Front Office – Billing & HR Assistant

Child Trust Hospital India May 2002 – April 2003

• Coordinated HR documentation, billing, payroll data, employee records, and administrative activities.

• Supported day-to-day office operations and maintained accurate documentation.

Accountant – Payroll & Invoicing

Techno Bridge Engineers India August 1998 – October 2001

• Processed payroll, invoicing, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Maintained accurate financial records and supported compliance with company procedures.

EDUCATION

Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu

Master of Science (M.Sc.) – Computer Science (IT)

Sri Chandrasekharendra Viswa Maha Vidyalaya, Tamil Nadu

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) – Computer Science

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Workday HRIS; Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams); Talent Acquisition; HR Operations; Employee Onboarding & Offboarding; Payroll Coordination; HR Documentation & Record Management; Performance Management Support; Benefits Administration Support; Organizational Development; Training & Development; Customer Service; Process Improvement; Cross-Functional Collaboration

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Workday Professional

• Selenium Programming – Great Learning

• Texas Rising Star Orientation

• Creating & Maintaining Healthy School-Age Environments

• Guiding School-Age Children in Groups

• Guiding the Behavior of Individual Children

• Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

U.S. Citizen Fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil Conversational Telugu Strong background in HR, recruitment, payroll, compliance, employee support, and multicultural environments.

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