Hirani Patel
Katy,TX
Summary
Dynamic administrative professional with a robust background in human resources, specializing in Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, and Payroll support. Expertise in HR systems ensures precise and timely results within fast-paced environments. Proven ability to cultivate strong workplace relationships while managing confidential data and supporting recruitment and compliance initiatives. Committed to continuous improvement and fostering team success through proactive engagement and innovative solutions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant - Payroll
ABM Industries
- Managed weekly payroll distribution by sorting and delivering checks, ensuring timely and accurate payments to all employees.
- Verified employee timesheets and leave records, resolving discrepancies to maintain payroll accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained confidential payroll files and documentation, implementing secure systems to protect sensitive employee data.
- Assisted HR with onboarding tasks by collecting payroll forms, setting up direct deposit, and explaining compensation policies.
- Supported payroll audits by organizing records, preparing reports, and coordinating with internal departments for data verification.
- Coordinated and verified payroll data such as timesheets, leave balances, and employee status changes to support accurate payroll runs.
- Maintained organized payroll records and assisted with compliance reporting, audits, and year-end documentation (e.g., W-2s, 1099s).
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Improved staff morale by organizing recognition programs, acknowledging outstanding contributions and fostering positive work culture.
- Collaborated on ad hoc projects assigned by leadership, contributing administrative support and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Provided flexible support across departments by assisting with special initiatives and handling miscellaneous duties as needed.
- Adapted to evolving priorities by taking on various assignments outside core responsibilities, demonstrating versatility and teamwork.
- Assisted field managers with payroll requests, submitted tickets for electronics or goods on their behalf, and monitored phone upgrade or porting processes.
Human Resources Assistant
Ledge Loungers - Global Luxury Furniture Brand
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Assist with job postings, resume screening, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
- Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing orientation materials, conducting orientation sessions, and leading initial training.
- Maintain and update employee records, including personal information, benefits, and performance evaluations.
- Support payroll processes by collecting timekeeping data, processing forms, and ensuring employee information is accurate.
- Assist employees with benefits inquiries, enrollment, and changes.
- Organize training sessions and workshops, including handling logistics and communicating with participants.
- Coordinate the scheduling of interviews and meetings, ensuring proper timing and arrangements.
- Manage all travel arrangements for candidates located outside of Houston.
- Assist in creating documents for the management team, such as schedules, reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, forms, and manuals.
- Provide administrative support, including answering phone calls, processing and picking up mail, and performing word processing and filing tasks.
- Prepare reports on HR metrics, including turnover rates and recruitment statistics.
- Assist in maintaining and updating employee information in the company database by running regular reports.
- Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information at all times
- Assist in addressing employee inquiries and concerns, facilitating communication between staff and management.
- Perform general office and administrative tasks, as well as any other duties assigned.
Human Resources Expert
Target
12.2019 - 01.2023
- Expert in scheduling systems and pay practices.
- Knowledge of HR compliance.
- Worked with HR leader to anticipate and address specific talent and staffing needs for each area of the business.
- Nicely and accurately helped leader to reclassify absences, miss punches & meal compliances.
- Advised & mentor employees, supervisors, and managers on personnel issues.
- Expert in workbench which includes my time, workday & payroll software.
- Best practice & knowledge regarding Sick Leave, LOA, OD, Maternity etc.
- Managed the talent acquisition process, posted, and screened applications, coordinated interviews with hiring managers, conducting background checks, scheduled post-offer physicals and drug tests including conducting new-hire orientation.
- Hands on experience of onboarding employees process.
- Provided employees with training and development opportunity to increase performance.
- Execute intentional recruiting efforts to help store leaders find and hire talent with the right skills and experiences to best serve their guest.
- Deliver on all Human Resources operational and cyclical programs.
- Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
- Support the training needs of the store's sales force and be an advocate for continuous learning.
- Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience supporting a guest-first culture across the store.
- Experience in retail business fundamentals: department sales trends, inventory management, and process efficiency and improvement.
- Experience executing daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver on sales goals.
- Making it easy for the guest, candidates & Team members to feel welcome, inspired and rewarded.
- Performed all other duties as required.
Human Resources Operations Specialist
Melisko Overseas
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Supported Manager with daily operational functions.
- Maintain digital and electronic records of employees
- Maintain calendars of HR management team.
- Full understandings of HR functions and best practices.
- Effective HR administration and people management skills.
- Knowledge of labor laws.
- Support all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.
- Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks and issuing employment contracts.
- Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation.
- Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas.
- Coordinate training sessions and seminars.
- Maintain client information up-to-date.
- Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
- Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
- Process payroll and resolve and payroll errors.
- Complete termination paperwork and exit interviews.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practice.
Talent Acquisition Specialist - IT
Param Consultancy
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email.
- Source potential candidates on different platforms (Dice, indeed, Career Builder, LinkedIn.
- Developed and implemented effective recruiting strategies to attract top talent across various departments.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Streamlined recruitment processes by leveraging applicant tracking systems to enhance candidate experience and efficiency.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement, driving data-informed decision-making processes.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization while minimizing timetoproductivity.
- Parse specialized skills and qualifications to screen IT resumes.
- Perform pre-screening calls to analyze applicant’s abilities.
- Interview candidates combining various methods (e.g., structured interviews, technical assessments and behavioral questions).
- Verified data integrity and accuracy.
Education
Master's in Human Resources Management -
Sardar Patel University
BBA - Bachelor's in Business Administration
Sardar Patel University
Skills
- Commitment to professional standards
- Understanding of HR practices
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Oracle NetSuite
- Workday
- Proficient in Paylocity
- Experienced with Mondaycom project management
- Service Now Management/ Ticketing Management System
- ADP software proficiency
- Office administration
- Tech-Savvy
- ADP software proficiency
- Office administration
- Tech-Savvy
- ADP software proficiency
- Office administration
- Tech-Savvy
- ADP software proficiency
- Office administration
- Tech-Savvy
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 Loungers - Global Luxury Furniture Brand
05.2023 - 03.2025
Human Resources Expert
Target
12.2019 - 01.2023
Human Resources Operations Specialist
Melisko Overseas
01.2017 - 03.2018
Talent Acquisition Specialist - IT
Param Consultancy
08.2014 - 12.2016
Administrative Assistant - Payroll
ABM Industries
Master's in Human Resources Management -
Sardar Patel University
BBA - Bachelor's in Business Administration
Sardar Patel University
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