Needhi Patel
Baton Rouge,USA
Summary
Achieved significant improvements in employee engagement through strategic HR initiatives. Drove successful talent acquisition efforts, resulting in a diverse and skilled workforce. Advanced organizational goals by implementing innovative HR strategies that fostered a positive work environment and enhanced compliance with employment laws.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Analyst
Emergent Methods
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
06.2023 - 11.2025
- Applied expertise in Human Resources administration, Enterprise Architecture (EA), and systems enhancement to support enterprise-level initiatives and deliver compliant, high-quality project outputs.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of EA components, including functionality, maintenance, and operations, while managing cost allocation models, financial tracking, invoicing, and reporting for multiple EA tenants.
- Oversaw project governance activities such as task order development, risk and issue management, process documentation, and continuous quality assurance across all deliverables.
- Coordinated onboarding and offboarding processes, including hiring support, background investigations, system access, and user training in collaboration with leadership and government stakeholders.
- Delivered proactive project and operational support by anticipating requirements, improving workflows, and aligning personnel, resources, and processes with organizational and client objectives.
Human Resource Generalist
Alvarez Construction
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Led and resolved complex employee relations issues, expertly navigating high-risk disciplinary actions, investigations, and terminations while ensuring swift, fair outcomes.
- Ensured full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws by continuously updating policies, procedures, and HR practices to meet evolving regulatory standards.
- Drove performance management, talent development, and employee recognition initiatives that measurably increased engagement, productivity, and workforce effectiveness.
- Directed end-to-end recruitment and onboarding strategies, partnering with department leaders to identify critical competencies and secure top-tier talent.
- Oversaw and optimized comprehensive HR programs, including compensation, benefits, leave administration, and employee lifecycle management, to maximize organizational impact.
Human Resource Executive
Mid Tap and Tap 65
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
04.2019 - 03.2023
- Engineered and implemented standardized disciplinary action plans, hiring protocols, and training documentation to ensure compliance, consistency, and rapid resolution of employee conduct issues.
- Led end-to-end recruitment efforts, including resume screening, structured phone and in-person interviews, background checks, and reference verification to secure high-quality, strategically aligned talent.
- Developed and authored the Operations Employee Handbook, serving as a centralized resource that improved onboarding efficiency, clarified policies, and strengthened operational consistency.
- Optimized recruitment and selection processes by streamlining workflows and evaluation criteria, significantly improving candidate quality, time-to-hire, and hiring accuracy.
- Managed HR operations encompassing onboarding, timesheets, payroll, and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
HR Recruiting Specialist
Savard Labor and Marine Personnel
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed and safeguarded employee records with exceptional accuracy, ensuring compliance, confidentiality, and integrity of all personnel and employment data.
- Administered pre-employment and employment testing programs, including drug screens, physical exams, retests, background checks, and specimen verification, to support compliant and timely hiring decisions.
- Coordinated testing results and critical communications, delivering accurate data promptly to internal departments, analysts, and stakeholders to maintain operational efficiency.
- Supported payroll and HR operations by providing administrative oversight for invoicing, payments, compensation materials, benefits, child support processing, meetings, and calendar management.
- Led onboarding, training, and certification initiatives while reviewing regulatory guidance, employment manuals, and classification documents to ensure role-specific compliance and seamless new-hire integration.
HR Recruiting Specialist
Savard Labor and Marine Personnel
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed and safeguarded employee records with exceptional accuracy, ensuring compliance, confidentiality, and integrity of all personnel and employment data.
- Administered pre-employment and employment testing programs, including drug screens, physical exams, retests, background checks, and specimen verification, to support compliant and timely hiring decisions.
- Coordinated testing results and critical communications, delivering accurate data promptly to internal departments, analysts, and stakeholders to maintain operational efficiency.
- Supported payroll and HR operations by providing administrative oversight for invoicing, payments, compensation materials, benefits, child support processing, meetings, and calendar management.
- Led onboarding, training, and certification initiatives while reviewing regulatory guidance, employment manuals, and classification documents to ensure role-specific compliance and seamless new-hire integration.
Regional HR Executive
Subway
Denham Springs, LA, USA
08.2009 - 07.2018
- Formulated and greenlit budgets across all organizational departments and strategically allocated resources to drive operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
- Initiated a dynamic campaign to promote diversity and inclusivity within the workplace.
- Provided counseling and support for employees undergoing distress to foster a compassionate work culture and prioritize well-being.
- Established an impervious work environment through the cultivation of transparent communication channels while ensuring a resilient and collaborative organizational culture.
- Led the charge in recruiting and orchestrating the seamless onboarding of talent at various levels within the restaurant to optimize team composition for peak performance.
- Demonstrated adept conflict resolution skills, proactively mitigated potential issues, and contributed to an organizational climate of harmony and mutual understanding.
- Pioneered a highly impactful Employee Recognition program to boost morale and motivation throughout the workforce.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
GLS Institute of Business Administration
Associate of Business Management - undefined
The ICFAI University Dehradun
Skills
Performance Management
Employee Grievance & Conflict
Staff Recruitment & Development
Compensation & Benefits
Budgeting/Forecasting
Employee Relations
Problem-solving
Regulatory Compliance
Team Leadership
Timeline
Human Resources Analyst
Emergent Methods
06.2023 - 11.2025
Human Resource Generalist
Alvarez Construction
03.2022 - 09.2023
Human Resource Executive
Mid Tap and Tap 65
04.2019 - 03.2023
HR Recruiting Specialist
Savard Labor and Marine Personnel
08.2018 - 03.2019
HR Recruiting Specialist
Savard Labor and Marine Personnel
08.2018 - 03.2019
Regional HR Executive
Subway
08.2009 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
GLS Institute of Business Administration
Associate of Business Management - undefined
The ICFAI University Dehradun