Saniya Hassan
Naperville,IL
Summary
I'm an experienced HR professional dedicated to helping organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. I thrive on working closely with leadership to build employee-focused cultures that boost morale and productivity. Known for my positive attitude and motivational approach, I bring strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills that help me connect with people at all levels of an organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Administrator
Al-Furqaan Foundation
09.2024 - Current
- Implemented a performance review system that provided constructive feedback and set clear career paths for employees.
- Managed payroll processing for over 200 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement.
- Launched and company's LinkedIn company profile along with internal and external communication
- Managed FMLA leave requests, balancing employee needs with organizational requirements for productivity.
- Assisted employees with benefits enrollment, ensuring accuracy of information and timely processing of forms.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by conducting regular audits of personnel files and HR databases.
- Prepared corporate policies, new hire documentation and employee contracts
- Conducted thorough recruitment processes to attract top talent in the industry.
- Coordinated employee events and recognition programs to promote a positive work culture and strengthen team relationships.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
Retail Associate
TJX Companies
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues swiftly.
- Processed returns and exchanges efficiently, adhering to company guidelines while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring proper stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
Retail Associate
Sephora. Inc
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Marshall's Home Goods
- Retail positions with different employers to understand the implementation of policies such as FMLA, COBRA, ERISA
- Top performer in customer service and engagement with a score of 92.3% against a target of 42% in a team of 6
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues swiftly.
HR Business Partner - Marketing
British American Tobacco (BAT)
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Partnered with department leadership to drive and implement decisions regarding performance management, employee well-being, office administration and engagement for the sales and marketing function
- Managed a team of two HR executives, coaching them in handling talent processes and departmental governance
- Designed and launched a behavior transformation campaign to improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Benchmarked and standardized titles of executive roles to promote a positive cultural change within the workplace
- Developed and executed talent pipeline programs to secure succession planning, thus onboarding 30 individuals
- Boosted the recruitment figures by 60% and reduced hiring turnaround time by 50%
- Provided customer service by managing a ticketing system (Service Now) and case management for the region
- Managed monthly payroll and benefits administration for the Middle East region consisting of about 400 executives
Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Executive
British American Tobacco (BAT)
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Led Talent acquisition and management partner for MESA (Middle East and South Asia) & NA (North Africa) cluster
- Achieved Top Employers Award for Best Place to Work 2023 based on the pillars of Employer Branding, Talent Management, Rewards and Benefits, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Change Management
- Delivered the highest LinkedIn followership growth of 30% in Q1 2022 for the MESA & NA cluster by empowering existing brand ambassadors and leaders to share their authentic stories by aligning them with the employer brand
- Simplified employee onboarding by automating 50% of the process utilizing SAP SuccessFactors (Workday variant)
Assistant HR Business Partner
The Coca Cola Company
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with the leadership teams in Georgia, USA and Istanbul, Turkey to tailor and implement global policies
- Drove cultural transformation throughout the organization by training to management and non-management staff on the organization's new cultural values
- Led organizational development to create and align processes for talent management and employee engagement
- Designed and developed multiple employer branding marketing campaigns by using Canva and Microsoft Office Suite to create compelling internal and external social media communications
- Developed and executed talent development programs for college graduates during Covid-19
- Led employee engagement survey resulting in 80% positive employee engagement across the organization
- Steered the end-to-end change management process by deploying the organization's first cloud-based recruiting platform
- Served as Junior HR Business partner for Coca Cola's largest factory in Pakistan with over 600 employees, consulting recruitment needs with the business, including the behavior and performance management of unionized workers
- Ensured compliance with local food authorities and assisted inspections from federal and state regulatory agencies
Education
SHRM Certified Professional -
Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Chicago, ILMBA - Human Resources And Marketing
National University Of Sciences & Technology
08-2020
Skills
- Employee relations management
- Performance Management
- Leadership development
- Payroll processing
- Recruitment and selection
- Succession planning
- HRIS
- Employment law
- FMLA administration
- Performance evaluation expertise
- HR policies development
- COBRA administration
Extracurricular Activities
Co-Founder 'By The House of Hassan's', 12/01/19, Present Freelance Make-up Artist at 'Saniya's Makeup Lounge', 07/01/19, Present
Credentials
- MBA
- SHRM-CP
Languages
English
Timeline
HR Administrator
Al-Furqaan Foundation
09.2024 - Current
Retail Associate
TJX Companies
02.2024 - 05.2024
Retail Associate
Sephora. Inc
06.2023 - 08.2023
HR Business Partner - Marketing
British American Tobacco (BAT)
07.2022 - 04.2023
Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Executive
British American Tobacco (BAT)
10.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant HR Business Partner
The Coca Cola Company
07.2018 - 10.2021
SHRM Certified Professional -
Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM)
MBA - Human Resources And Marketing
National University Of Sciences & Technology
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