Sonal Raj
San Jose,CA
Summary
HR Business Partner with four years of experience aligning HR strategies with business objectives to enhance organizational effectiveness. Experienced in managing the employee lifecycle, strategic workforce planning, recruitment, and performance management, with a strong focus on employee engagement and cultivating a positive workplace culture. Building on this professional foundation, I intend to pursue the Early Career MBA at San José State University to develop advanced capabilities in product strategy and business analytics, enabling my transition into product strategy, product management, or business analytics roles within technology-driven organizations. In the long term, I aspire to become a strategic business leader driving product innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
HR-Business Partner
QKS Group
Pune, Maharashtra
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with leadership to develop talent management strategies aligned with business goals.
- Implemented succession planning frameworks to prepare high-potential employees for leadership roles.
- Utilized HR analytics to measure performance and engagement, providing insights for leadership.
- Served as trusted advisor, resolving complex employee relations issues and shaping HR policies to align with organizational needs.
- Facilitated performance management processes, guiding goal setting and evaluations to support employee development.
- Conducted stay and exit interviews, analyzing trends to inform strategies that enhance employee retention.
- Led organizational development initiatives, improving operational efficiency through restructuring.
- Conducted training sessions on HR policies and performance management systems.
- Represented the organization at job fairs or other recruiting events in order to attract top talent.
Human Resource Executive
QKS Group
Pune, Maharashtra
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Streamlined hiring, performance management, and succession planning to enhance talent acquisition effectiveness.
- Led end-to-end recruitment for consulting and sales roles across various technologies.
- Sourced candidates through multiple channels, reducing time-to-hire by 30%.
- Resolved employee issues and conflicts, promoting a positive work environment and improving retention rates.
- Aligned HR policies with business goals to drive organizational growth and achieve strategic objectives.
- Utilized HR metrics to improve workforce planning, diversity, and employee satisfaction levels.
- Identified and addressed skill gaps through targeted interventions, increasing employee productivity and performance.
- Ensured 100% compliance with policies, minimizing risk while supporting business objectives.
Human Resource Auditor
Manpower Group (Accenture client)
Pune, Maharashtra
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Audited video interviews and assignments, improving candidate assessment accuracy.
- Scheduled and audited interviews, streamlining hiring process and ensuring compliance.
- Coordinated interview schedules, reducing time-to-hire by 25% while ensuring alignment with business needs and compliance.
- Managed candidate feedback on application tracker system, ensuring accurate records and timely updates.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University, IMED
Pune06-2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University, YMC
Pune05-2019
Skills
- Employee lifecycle oversight
- Performance optimization strategies
- Onboarding and engagement processes
- Conflict mediation skills
- Policy enforcement and compliance
- Recruitment strategies
- Organizational development
Timeline
HR-Business Partner
QKS Group
09.2024 - 06.2025
Human Resource Executive
QKS Group
10.2021 - 08.2024
Human Resource Auditor
Manpower Group (Accenture client)
01.2020 - 10.2021
Master of Business Administration -
Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University, IMED
Bachelor of Arts - English
Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University, YMC