DELAILAH M. NEGANDHI
Falls Church,USA
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience in both private and public sectors, demonstrating a proven track record of partnering with senior leadership to enhance talent management, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness. Expertise includes onboarding, contract transitions, labor relations, coaching, compliance, and change management. Recognized for aligning HR strategies with overarching business objectives while fostering strong feedback mechanisms and cultivating high-performing teams. Committed to building a culture of excellence that drives sustainable growth and innovation within the organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
BY LIGHT Professional IT Services LLC
11.2021 - Current
- Serve as strategic and operational HR business partner, providing full life cycle HR support for 2,000 employees.
- Collaborate with management to align talent, structure, and culture with business objectives.
- Advise management on coaching, career development, and disciplinary actions to boost engagement and productivity.
- Interpret company policy to champion employee perspectives.
- Direct adverse employment actions, supervise terminations, and uphold due process and compliance.
- Act as a change agent and advocate in HR communications.
- Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned contracts, delivering responsive customer service.
- Leverage data-driven insights to recommend HR solutions to management.
- Support strategic HR initiatives and implement value-added processes to drive organizational growth.
- Identify performance improvements, initiate positive HR changes, and solve problems creatively.
- Administer onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Ensure compliance reporting, including Affirmative Action Programs (AAP), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports, Veterans Employment Tracking Systems (VETS), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) audits.
- Support benefits administration, leave management, and compliance testing.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
CORDEV, Inc.
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Administered collective bargaining agreements and participated in labor negotiations and grievance resolutions.
- Supported employee leave/accommodation requests and compensation actions (promotions, adjustments).
- Led benefits programs and Open Enrollment; provided onsite support for contract transitions and projects.
- Delivered management training on HR policies, compliance, and performance management.
- Developed HR department goals and recommended process improvements.
- Provided HR guidance with expertise in federal/state employment laws.
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
CORDEV, Inc.
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Supported recruiting, onboarding, and job postings; ensured compliance with OFCCP, EEOC, and federal/state laws.
- Managed personnel files, Human Resources Information System (HRIS, a digital platform for employee records), and annual audits, including Form I-9 (work eligibility), Affirmative Action Program (AAP), Equal Employment Opportunity-1 (EEO-1, demographic workforce reporting), VETS-4212 (veteran status reporting), and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA, workplace safety compliance) compliance.
- Led training initiatives and provided employment law updates to management.
- Assisted with payroll review, benefits billing, and 401(k) compliance.
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
ASSOCIATION FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Delivered HR customer service, managed applicant tracking, and facilitated onboarding.
- Ensured compliance with hiring regulations and performed background checks.
- Supported benefits enrollment and served as a point-of-contact for employee inquiries.
- Conducted OFCCP-required recruitment outreach.
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
SHIV SAI, LLC
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Established HR processes and policies for benefits, training, performance management, and compliance.
- Administered personnel actions, developed handbooks, and designed competitive benefits packages.
- Led compliance training and advised management on HR issues.
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST INTERN
NORTHERN VA FAMILY SERVICES
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Prepared orientation packets, conducted background checks, and participated in recruitment/onboarding.
- Supported benefits evaluation, wellness programs, and open enrollment.
CASE MANAGER ASSISTANT INTERN
NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICES
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Supported clients in accessing government benefits, conducted outreach, and assisted with case management.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Human Resources Management
George Mason University
01.2015
B.A. - Sociology
Marymount University
01.2013
B.A. - Sociology
Mumbai University
01.2004
Skills
- Talent Management
- Onboarding & Offboarding (employee entry and exit processes)
- Benefits Administration (managing employee benefit programs)
- Staff Training & Development (planning and delivering staff skill programs)
- Employee Relations & Retention (promoting positive workplace relationships and keeping talent)
- Conflict Resolution (addressing disputes among staff)
- Employment Law & Compliance (adhering to workplace legal standards)
- Performance Management & Evaluations (assessing and improving employee work)
- Project Management (organizing and overseeing projects)
- Technical Recruitment (hiring for specialized roles such as IT positions)
- Diversity & Inclusion (creating and supporting diverse, equitable workplaces)
- Union Negotiations (working with employee unions on agreements, SCA/CBA)
Websites
Certification
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Employment Law Certificate, Cornell University (2023)
- Digital Transformation in HR, The London School of Economics and Political Science (2025)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
BY LIGHT Professional IT Services LLC
11.2021 - Current
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
CORDEV, Inc.
12.2020 - 11.2021
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
CORDEV, Inc.
11.2018 - 11.2020
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
ASSOCIATION FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT
10.2017 - 05.2018
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
SHIV SAI, LLC
07.2015 - 09.2017
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST INTERN
NORTHERN VA FAMILY SERVICES
08.2014 - 01.2015
CASE MANAGER ASSISTANT INTERN
NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICES
01.2013 - 05.2014
B.A. - Sociology
Mumbai University
Master of Public Administration - Human Resources Management
George Mason University
B.A. - Sociology
Marymount University
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