NISHTHA SARAF
Tomball,United States
Summary
Versatile and results-driven HR Generalist with extensive experience across employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits administration, and compliance. Proven ability to manage end-to-end HR operations, enhance employee engagement, and align HR strategies with business objectives. Adept at handling investigations, policy development, vendor coordination, and HRIS systems. Known for improving retention, streamlining processes, and fostering a positive workplace culture through data-driven and people-centric approaches.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST
Specialized Fabrication Group
04.2025 - Current
- Enhanced employee relations by managing workplace conflicts, fostering engagement initiatives, and promoting a collaborative and productive culture.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive new hire orientation programs and employee recognition initiatives to strengthen onboarding and boost morale.
- Oversaw core HR functions, including compensation and benefits administration, leave of absence (LOA) management, performance review cycles, and training logistics.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO); regularly updated internal policies to reflect legislative and best practice changes.
- Conducted pre-employment screenings, including background checks and I-9 verifications, ensuring full regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
- Monitored mandatory training compliance (e.g., OSHA, anti-harassment), and tracked license and certification renewals for credentialed staff.
TALENT PROGRAMS LEAD
Eaton
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Led full-cycle recruitment for a $100M site expansion, sourcing and hiring top-tier engineering talent across multiple disciplines.
- Managed onboarding and orientation programs, ensuring a seamless integration of new hires into company culture and compliance requirements.
- Designed and implemented scalable, tech-enabled recruiting processes, improving time-to-fill, candidate experience, and overall hiring efficiency.
- Oversaw I-9 verification and collaborated with the Office of the Attorney General, ensuring hiring practices met all legal and regulatory standards.
- Conducted criminal background assessment calls and supported internal legal investigations, maintaining compliance and organizational integrity.
- Drove outreach and pipeline development, building partnerships with civic organizations, universities, and trade schools to support DEI and talent goals.
- Partnered with senior leaders and hiring managers as a strategic HR Business Partner, advising on workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.
- Promoted a progressive HR culture, championing continuous improvement, team collaboration, and proactive communication across departments.
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
DM Clinical Research
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Championed the development of a full-cycle recruitment team within one year, demonstrating leadership and expertise in strategic talent acquisition.
- Conducted comprehensive phone screens and interviews, evaluating candidate fit, competencies, and alignment with organizational values.
- Partnered with staffing agencies to source top-tier talent and accelerate the hiring process for high-priority roles.
- Standardized hiring practices by implementing and adhering to recruitment SOPs, ensuring consistency, compliance, and candidate quality.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to improve recruitment SOPs, achieving a 20% reduction in time-to-fill and higher placement success rates.
- Analyzed key recruitment KPIs, using data to refine sourcing strategies and increase the qualified candidate pipeline by 15%.
- Led internal investigations related to employee relations issues and policy violations, managing escalations with discretion and legal compliance.
- Advised hiring managers on job description development and structured interview practices, resulting in a 10% increase in candidate satisfaction and more effective hiring decisions.
SENIOR CONSULTANT - HR
Capgemini
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Led the Software Services Tower as Tower Lead, overseeing Middleware and Batch Management operations to ensure efficient and reliable service delivery.
- Served as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for key service lines within the Business Unit, ensuring seamless coordination between technical teams and stakeholders.
- Directed a cross-functional team responsible for full end-to-end delivery across Software Services, driving operational excellence and issue resolution.
- Spearheaded targeted recruitment initiatives for hard-to-fill technical roles including BizTalk Developers, WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Admins, Apache/Tomcat Admins, SQL DBAs, and JBoss Admins.
HUMAN RESOURCE - CONSULTANT
Tata Communications
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Pioneered innovative global sourcing strategies across digital platforms, professional networks, and niche channels to attract high-quality, diverse talent.
- Developed and executed long-term talent pipelines, aligned with workforce planning goals, resulting in a 20% increase in qualified candidate submissions.
- Led high-impact online and event-based recruitment campaigns, boosting candidate conversion rates by 15% and enhancing employer brand visibility.
- Provided strategic front-end recruiting support for software engineering teams, reducing time-to-hire by 25% and improving recruiter workload efficiency.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics to optimize sourcing methods, cutting recruitment costs by 10% and accelerating hiring timelines across business and corporate units.
- Expanded and diversified talent pools by sourcing through unconventional channels, increasing candidate quality and inclusivity.
- Implemented post-event engagement strategies, converting leads into hires and strengthening long-term candidate relationships.
HR EXECUTIVE
Absolut Data – Research & Analytics
07.2012 - 08.2012
- Optimized vendor empanelment and payment workflows, driving 20% cost savings while improving process efficiency and vendor compliance.
- Led consultant selection processes, boosting project success rates by 15% through precise skills alignment and performance-based evaluation.
- Collaborated with business leaders to develop accurate, compelling job descriptions, increasing candidate applications by 10%.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment operations, exceeding hiring targets by 18% through efficient sourcing, screening, and onboarding strategies.
- Spearheaded enterprise-wide talent acquisition planning, improving workforce forecasting and resource allocation by 25%.
- Revamped compensation structures using market intelligence and competitor benchmarking to attract and retain top-tier talent.
- Utilized HR analytics to flag and reduce retention risks, contributing to a 10% improvement in employee retention rates.
- Elevated HR programs and processes to align with evolving industry standards, resulting in a 15% increase in employee satisfaction scores.
Education
MBA - HR & MARKETING
Amity Business School
01-2010
Bachelor - HOME SCIENCE
Lady Irwin College
01-2008
Skills
- HR management
- Change implementation
- Employee relations
- Performance management
- Organizational development
- Talent management
- Employee onboarding
- Benefits administration
- HR policies implementation
- Internal investigations
- Termination procedures
- Background checks
- FMLA administration
- Workforce planning
Certification
- HR MANAGEMENT HR University (2023-09)
- HR GENERALIST HR University (2023-09)
- HR BUSINESS PARTNER HR University (2023-10)
- DEI CERTIFICATION HR University (2024)
Career Gap
Relocated to the United States on H4 visa, obtained EAD approval in Nov 2022 and resumed professional pursuits.
Timeline
HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST
Specialized Fabrication Group
04.2025 - Current
TALENT PROGRAMS LEAD
Eaton
03.2024 - 08.2024
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
DM Clinical Research
01.2023 - 11.2023
SENIOR CONSULTANT - HR
Capgemini
07.2016 - 09.2016
HUMAN RESOURCE - CONSULTANT
Tata Communications
01.2015 - 03.2016
HR EXECUTIVE
Absolut Data – Research & Analytics
07.2012 - 08.2012
MBA - HR & MARKETING
Amity Business School
Bachelor - HOME SCIENCE
Lady Irwin College
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