Hirani Patel
Katy,TX
Summary
A versatile and adaptable professional with a strong background in administration and human resources, eager to leverage extensive expertise and interpersonal skills as a Human Resource Assistant or Administrative Assistant. Thrives in fast-paced environments, excels in managing employee interactions, fostering relationships, and delivering effective solutions. Comprehensive understanding of HR practices and procedures, proficiency in HR software systems, equipped to support recruitment efforts, enhance employee relations, and efficiently manage administrative functions. Fast learner with exceptional time management and multitasking abilities, along with a keen eye for detail, committed to ensuring precision and productivity in every task. Recognized for strong organizational skills, professionalism, and leadership potential, prepared to make a valuable contribution to your organization's success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant
Ledge - Global Luxury Furniture Brand
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Support: Assist in end-to-end recruitment by posting job openings, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, and maintaining clear communication with candidates.
- Onboarding & Orientation: Manage and facilitate the onboarding process by preparing orientation materials, leading sessions, and ensuring timely completion of all necessary paperwork and training.
- Employee Records Management: Maintain and update employee information, including personal details, benefits, and performance evaluations, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Payroll & Benefits Administration: Support payroll processing by gathering timekeeping data, processing required documentation, and addressing employee benefit inquiries, enrollments, and updates.
- Training & Development Coordination: Organize and schedule training sessions and workshops, handling logistics, tracking attendance, and maintaining accurate training records.
- HR Compliance & Documentation: Process and verify I-9 forms in adherence to federal regulations, conduct employment verifications, and assist in HR audits to ensure compliance.
- Executive & Administrative Support: Manage the CEO’s calendar, coordinate travel arrangements, prepare reports, and create HR-related documents such as schedules, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Employee Engagement & Support: Act as a liaison between employees and management, addressing inquiries, facilitating communication, and ensuring a positive workplace culture.
- Event & Meeting Coordination: Plan and execute company-wide events, executive meetings, and team functions, including handling logistics, catering, and office preparation.
- Office & Facilities Management: Oversee office organization, ensuring a well-maintained, professional environment by managing supplies, stocking breakrooms, and preparing workspaces for new hires.
- HR Data & Reporting: Generate HR reports on key metrics, such as turnover rates and recruitment statistics, ensuring data accuracy and insights for leadership decision-making.
- Staffing Agency Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for staffing agencies, ensuring proper placement, onboarding, and seamless integration of hourly employees.
- Confidentiality & Compliance: Uphold strict confidentiality of sensitive employee and company information while ensuring compliance with labor laws and corporate policies.
- Special Projects & Additional Responsibilities: Provide support for HR-related projects, organizational initiatives, and other duties as assigned to enhance department efficiency.
Human Resources Expert
Target
12.2019 - 01.2023
- Scheduling & Payroll Systems: Proficient in scheduling systems and payroll practices, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws.
- HR Compliance & Best Practices: Strong knowledge of HR regulations, including sick leave, leave of absence (LOA), occupational disability (OD), and maternity policies.
- Strategic Talent Planning: Partnered with HR leadership to anticipate and address staffing needs, ensuring the right talent placement across business areas.
- Time & Attendance Management: Assisted leadership in accurately reclassifying absences, correcting missed punches, and ensuring compliance with meal and break policies.
- Employee Relations & Advisory: Provided guidance and mentorship to employees, supervisors, and managers on personnel matters, fostering a positive workplace culture.
- HR Systems Expertise: Skilled in Workbench, MyTime, Workday, and payroll software, ensuring accurate data management and reporting.
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Managed end-to-end recruitment, including job postings, application screening, interview coordination, background checks, and onboarding processes.
- Training & Employee Development: Facilitated training programs and development opportunities to enhance employee performance and engagement.
- Recruitment & Hiring Strategy: Executed intentional hiring initiatives to attract and retain top talent, aligning workforce capabilities with business needs.
- HR Operations & Program Execution: Successfully delivered HR operational and cyclical programs, ensuring efficiency and compliance with organizational goals.
- Ethical Conduct & Compliance: Promoted a culture of ethical behavior, workplace safety, and adherence to HR policies.
- Sales & Business Support: Assisted in retail business operations, including department sales trends, inventory management, and process efficiency.
- Customer & Employee Experience: Supported a guest-first culture by ensuring a welcoming and rewarding experience for customers, candidates, and team members.
- Retail & Workforce Management: Experienced in managing workload execution, meeting business priorities, and driving sales performance through effective team collaboration.
- Team-Oriented Work Environment: Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting that prioritizes teamwork, efficiency, and exceptional customer service.
Administrative HR Assistant
Melsiko Overseas
01.2017 - 03.2018
- HR Administrative Support: Assisted HR management in daily operations, ensuring efficiency in administrative processes and compliance with company policies.
- Employee Records Management: Maintained and updated both digital and physical employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- HR Calendar & Scheduling: Managed calendars for the HR management team, coordinating meetings, interviews, training sessions, and company events.
- HR Policy & Compliance: Possesses a strong understanding of HR functions, best practices, and labor laws to ensure compliance with federal and company regulations.
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Supported the hiring process by sourcing candidates, conducting reference checks, issuing employment contracts, and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.
- Compensation & Benefits Administration: Oversaw the completion of compensation and benefits documentation, assisting employees with enrollment and inquiries.
- New Hire Orientation & Onboarding: Conducted orientations for new employees, ensuring seamless integration into company culture and updating personnel records accordingly.
- Employee Relations & Support: Served as a point of contact for internal and external HR-related inquiries, providing prompt assistance and resolution.
- Payroll Processing & Error Resolution: Assisted with payroll processing, ensuring accuracy in employee timekeeping, deductions, and resolving any payroll discrepancies.
- Training & Development Coordination: Organized and coordinated employee training programs, workshops, and seminars to enhance workforce skills and compliance.
- HR Reporting & Metrics: Compiled and submitted reports on key HR activities, such as recruitment metrics, employee turnover, and compliance audits.
- Termination & Offboarding Procedures: Processed termination paperwork, conducted exit interviews, and ensured a smooth transition for departing employees.
- HR System & Database Management: Maintained up-to-date employee and client information in HR databases and ensured data accuracy.
- Event & Meeting Coordination: Scheduled and facilitated HR-related events, interviews, and internal meetings while managing agendas and logistics.
- Industry Trends & Best Practices: Kept up-to-date with evolving HR trends, labor laws, and best practices to support continuous improvement in HR functions.
IT (Information Technology) Recruiter
Param Consultancy
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Candidate Sourcing & Talent Acquisition: Proactively sourced, identified, and engaged potential IT candidates across multiple platforms, including Dice, Indeed, CareerBuilder, and LinkedIn.
- Resume Screening & Qualification Assessment: Reviewed and parsed IT resumes to evaluate technical skills, qualifications, and relevant experience, ensuring alignment with job requirements.
- Pre-Screening & Interviewing: Conducted initial phone screenings and interviews using structured techniques, technical assessments, and behavioral questions to assess candidate suitability.
- Client & Candidate Communication: Responded to client and candidate inquiries via phone and email, providing timely updates, interview coordination, and status reports.
- Technical Recruitment Expertise: Partnered with hiring managers and technical teams to understand job specifications, project needs, and key skills required for IT roles.
- Interview Coordination & Scheduling: Managed the end-to-end interview process, scheduling meetings between candidates and hiring managers while ensuring a seamless experience.
- Candidate Relationship Management: Maintained strong relationships with active and passive candidates, ensuring a positive recruitment experience and fostering a talent pipeline for future roles.
- ATS & Data Integrity Management: Maintained applicant tracking system (ATS) data integrity by accurately updating candidate records, tracking hiring progress, and ensuring compliance with recruitment policies.
- Offer Negotiation & Onboarding Support: Facilitated offer discussions, coordinated background checks, and assisted with onboarding to ensure smooth candidate transitions into new roles.
- Market Research & Industry Trends: Kept up-to-date with the latest IT industry trends, emerging technologies, and hiring best practices to stay competitive in talent acquisition.
- Recruitment Metrics & Reporting: Compiled and analyzed recruitment data, including time-to-fill, candidate conversion rates, and sourcing effectiveness, to improve hiring strategies.
Education
Masters in Human Resource Management -
Sardar Patel University - ILSASS College
BBA - Bachelors in Business Administration
Sardar Patel University
Skills
- Relationship building
- Employee orientation
- Microsoft Suite
- Oracle NetSuite
- Workday
- Paylocity
- Attention to Detail
- Constant Contact
- Mondaycom
- Oracle NetSuite
- Payroll administration
- Employee onboarding
- Talent acquisition
- Benefits administration
- Employee records management
- HR compliance
- Training coordination
- Office management
- Microsoft office and docusign
- Human resources administration
- Background checks
- Technical support
- Online position posting
- Recruitment management
- Post-hire check-ins
- Administrative Proficiency
- Adaptability
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Fast Learner
- Professionalism
- Knowledge of Human Resource Practices & Procedures
Credential Evaluation
Sealed transcript from World Education Services (WES) verifying that my International Degree is equivalent to a Master's degree in the United States.
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant
Ledge - Global Luxury Furniture Brand
05.2023 - 03.2025
Human Resources Expert
Target
12.2019 - 01.2023
Administrative HR Assistant
Melsiko Overseas
01.2017 - 03.2018
IT (Information Technology) Recruiter
Param Consultancy
08.2014 - 12.2016
Masters in Human Resource Management -
Sardar Patel University - ILSASS College
BBA - Bachelors in Business Administration
Sardar Patel University
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