Nidhi Saigal
San Jose,USA
Summary
Dynamic HR Manager with 12 years of expertise in strategic human resources management, talent acquisition, and employee relations. Renowned for fostering a positive work culture and enhancing employee engagement while implementing policies that align with business objectives. Demonstrates a proven ability to drive operational efficiency and navigate complex workforce challenges through strong leadership and communication skills. Committed to utilizing people-centric strategies to propel organizational growth and success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Associate
NASA Ames Research Center
Mountain View
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with the HR Manager to design and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies.
- Supported a full-cycle hiring process, including resume screening, scheduling interviews, candidate interviews, and offer extensions.
- Led new hire orientation and assisted in the onboarding process to ensure smooth employee integration.
- Coordinated and facilitated professional development programs, training sessions, and certification activities to enhance employee skills and growth.
- Assisted in planning open enrollment processes, staying informed on new benefit trends, and managing end-of-year benefit-related tasks.
- Analyzed training needs within the organization and planned and developed training programs accordingly.
- Coordinated employee recognition programs to boost morale and reward outstanding performance.
- Drafted company policies related to human resources practices and procedures; reviewed existing policies for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained personnel records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed employee separation processes, including exit interviews and termination paperwork, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Managed recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, and interviews, ensuring timely and efficient hiring.
- Developed and updated HR policies and procedures manuals, ensuring alignment with best practices and legal requirements.
- Conducted background checks and orientation, coordinating new employee onboarding process.
- Collaborated with payroll personnel to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll data changes.
- Developed job descriptions based on organizational needs and collaborated with hiring managers to determine appropriate qualifications.
- Administered employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Amiseq
Milpitas
03.2021 - 10.2024
- Executed and deployed company-wide human resources initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Compiled, analyzed, and reported on key HR metrics (KPIs and KRAs) to support data-driven decision-making.
- Ensured legal compliance in all employee relations matters to minimize liability, and uphold organizational integrity.
- Collaborated closely with regional TA managers and leaders to enable and standardize processes globally.
- Effectively managed the TA operations budget, prioritizing cost efficiency while achieving project objectives.
- Translated complex HR processes into clear, actionable recommendations, leveraging data-driven insights and metrics to measure program performance against operational goals.
- Adapted effectively to dynamic and changing environments, consistently meeting deadlines, and delivering results; handled sensitive HR matters, ensuring confidentiality and ethical decision-making.
- Successfully managed HR projects, met deadlines, and exceeded expectations.
- Managed a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering professional development opportunities, setting performance goals, and providing continuous support for success.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for a 500-employee company.
- Increased the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
- Negotiated contracts and managed the budget for recruiting expenses.
- Evaluated and updated company recruitment policies to ensure alignment with industry best practices, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Created comprehensive reports on recruitment trends and metrics, which informed executive decision-making related to workforce planning strategies.
- Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders
- Enhanced the efficiency of talent acquisition processes by implementing data-driven strategies and streamlining workflows
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
Talent Acquisition and HR Operations
Nutanix
San Jose
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Conducting weekly new hire orientation for all US employees onsite and via video-conferencing
- Identifying TA needs, gaps and opportunities to drive efficiency and improvement
- Translate those gaps & opportunities into clear project plans to meet TA's needs & goals
- Create and deliver an extraordinary candidate and new hire experience by owning and driving our diversity and employer brand initiatives
- Involved in scheduling C-level candidates and executives hiring on need basis
- Provided new approach and Improvement for mass scheduling
- Collaborated with other HR teams to build simple yet Effective processes for clear and concise strategies for internal transfers, employee referrals
- Manage internship program including creating program initiatives/structure
- Coordinating onsite group activity, meet and greet socials
- Deploy innovative sourcing, candidate engagement tactics including employee referrals, campus recruiting and D&I initiatives
- Member of the Ask HR internal team, to answer to all the employee queries
- Respond to employee concerns, conduct investigations and work with managers to improve issues and concerns
- Assist employees and new hires with travel and visa documents, and implement new hire payroll and talent management systems
Talent Operations Coordinator
Google via Mindlance
Mountain View, USA
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Coordinated interviews efficiently by scheduling, organizing travel arrangements, reserving meeting rooms, and coordinating special events
- Exceeded weekly interview scheduling targets, with a personal schedule ranging from 85 to 120 interviews per week (Expected schedule: 60)
- Managed the final application review process before offering positions, prioritizing and facilitating the distribution of applications for leaders' review
- Assisted in final review logistics, ensuring leadership attendance
- Updated information in Google's ATS while maintaining data integrity & confidentiality
- Handled & distributed confidential materials such as employment-related correspondence and applications professionally
- Facilitated employee training, conducted needs assessments, and made recommendations for process improvements
- Actively participated in initiatives aimed at enhancing procedures and systems
- Managed interview coordination, candidate travel, and expense reports
- Generated offer letters and employment contracts
- Processed background checks and managed new hire onboarding, particularly focusing on immigration needs
- Partnered with business units to support New Hire Orientations, completed I-9 verifications, and ensured a comprehensive onboarding experience for all employees
HR Coordinator
Alten Calsoft Labs
Santa Clara, USA
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Coordinated background checks, drug screens, and prepared onboarding documents for new hires, including arranging orientations
- Assessed technical job applicants and resumes to match client hiring standards, providing training to team members as necessary
- Ensured candidates were the right fit for the role and the team
- Partnered with recruiters, interviewers, hiring managers, executives, and Managed Service Providers (MSP) to ensure clear communication throughout the candidate evaluation process
- Supported working talent on long-term contract engagements, ensuring they had the necessary support for success
- Provided excellent customer service by communicating effectively with clients and vendors
- Assisted recruiters in tracking candidates throughout the hiring process, maintaining candidate status within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) such as Job Diva
- Maintained accurate and confidential employee records, overseeing HR paperwork and payroll processes
- Offered direct support to managers and employees, resolving issues related to company policies, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and self-service
- Prepared various HR reports, including insurance, COBRA, OSHA, affirmative action, and headcount, using HRIS
- Conducted employee exit interviews and compiled general statistics, including headcount
- Assisted in offer package preparation and managed the employee verification process, including I-9 forms and e-verification
HR Coordinator/Recruiter
Spire Systems Inc.
San Mateo, USA
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Recruited current client development and account management
- Interacted directly with key accounts to identify and define talent needs to drive company growth
- Sourced key talent through a variety of online boards, networking, and referrals
- Had been involved in customer and client interaction
Talent Acquisition Specialist
CareerNet Consulting
India
02.2015 - 05.2016
Talent Advisor
Hiring Ideas
India
07.2014 - 01.2015
Education
MBA - HR (Human Resource Management)
Skills
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Onboarding process optimization
- HR policies implementation
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Employer branding
- Onboarding, training, development, and payroll processing
- Employee engagement strategies
- Succession planning expertise
- Performance Management Systems
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Compensation and benefits analysis
- Policy Improvement Recommendations
- Human Resources Operations
- Leadership and team building
Citizenship
US Citizen
Timeline
Senior HR Associate
NASA Ames Research Center
10.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager
Amiseq
03.2021 - 10.2024
Talent Acquisition and HR Operations
Nutanix
09.2019 - 02.2021
Talent Operations Coordinator
Google via Mindlance
08.2018 - 09.2019
HR Coordinator
Alten Calsoft Labs
01.2017 - 07.2018
HR Coordinator/Recruiter
Spire Systems Inc.
08.2016 - 10.2016
Talent Acquisition Specialist
CareerNet Consulting
02.2015 - 05.2016
Talent Advisor
Hiring Ideas
07.2014 - 01.2015
MBA - HR (Human Resource Management)
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