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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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