Suchita Khandelwal
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Results-driven HR & Recruitment Specialist with 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, HR operations, and employee lifecycle management. Skilled in full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, HRIS administration, compliance, and employee engagement. Proven ability to streamline processes, improve hiring efficiency, and support cross-functional teams with strong communication and organizational skills. Adept at managing high-volume hiring, coordinating HR programs, and maintaining accurate documentation. Seeking to contribute my HR operational expertise and recruitment capabilities to a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Assistant
Universal Church
02.2025 - Current
- Recruitment and Interview Coordination – Source and screen candidates by reviewing resumes, cover letters, and portfolios to match skills and experience with role requirements. Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensure clear communication, and streamline processes to improve efficiency, and enhance the overall recruitment experience.
- I-9 & E-Verify Compliance: Accurately complete and maintain I-9 documentation for all new hires, and ensure timely verification through E-Verify in compliance with federal regulations.
- Employee Onboarding & Training: Coordinate and conduct new hire onboarding, including background checks, sexual harassment training, W-4 and state tax form collection, employment paperwork processing, and facilitation of orientation programs.
- Payroll & Timecard Assistance: Support payroll by reviewing employee timecards, applying sick/vacation time, and ensuring accurate tax deductions via W-4 and state withholding forms. Process employee wage payments, including issuing physical checks, and ensure timely distribution.
- Payment Coordination: Manage and process FedEx-related payments and approvals, ensuring accuracy, timely submission, and alignment with internal finance procedures.
- Labor Law & Compliance: Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws to maintain compliance across payroll practices, onboarding procedures, and training requirements.
- Benefits Administration: employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and ACA reporting.
- Employee Relations & Documentation: Draft and issue formal warning letters, track performance-related incidents, and support the termination process in coordination with management. Ensure all disciplinary actions and separations are handled with consistency, documentation, and adherence to company policy.
- Performance Appraisals: Coordinate and support the performance evaluation process by preparing appraisal documents, collecting manager feedback, and ensuring the timely completion of performance reviews. Assist in tracking goals and development plans.
- HR Administration: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, manage sensitive documentation, and support audits and compliance reviews.
HR Coordinator
Save Ancient Studies Alliance
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Human Resources Systems Management: Proactively manage and update to ensure accurate employee data, and benefits information.
- Workforce Planning & Position Needs Assessment: Collaborate with department heads to evaluate and forecast future workforce requirements, identify volunteer/intern position needs, and adjust recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Reporting and Dashboards: Created and managed comprehensive reports and interactive dashboards in Excel, utilizing data to deliver actionable insights and enhance business performance.
- Job Descriptions and Recruitment Marketing: Develop and optimize job descriptions for various roles, focusing on attracting top talent. Ensure effective distribution of job postings across platforms such as LinkedIn, Volunteer Match, and other niche job boards.
- Talent Acquisition & Screening: Conduct thorough screening of candidate resumes, cover letters, and portfolios. Utilize advanced recruitment techniques to assess skills, qualifications, and experience for organizational fit.
- Interview Coordination & Process Improvement: Manage the interview process, ensuring timely communication with candidates and optimizing the workflow for scheduling interviews between candidates and hiring managers. Continuously improve interview procedures to enhance candidate experience.
- Onboarding & Employee Integration: Oversee the end-to-end onboarding process, designing and implementing comprehensive orientation programs to ensure new hires are properly acclimated to company culture and workflows.
- New Hire Orientation & Training: Lead and facilitate orientation sessions for new interns, employees, and volunteers, ensuring they receive all necessary resources, training, and support to be successful in their roles.
- Employee Relations & Communication: Act as the point of contact for new hires, providing guidance and support on HR-related matters, fostering positive employee relations, and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Technology & Collaboration Tools:- worked on SASA’s productivity digital platforms and workspaces (Pandadoc, Google workspace, Slack, Clockify).
- Offboarding & Exit Interviews: Administer exit interviews, analyze data for trends, and provide actionable insights to improve retention strategies and employee satisfaction. Ensure smooth offboarding procedures, including asset recovery and final documentation.
- Training & Development: Facilitate continuous employee development by coordinating professional training sessions and promoting skill-building opportunities. Train team members on productivity tools such as Pandadoc, Google Workspace, Slack, and Clockify to maximize efficiency.
- Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization: Identify inefficiencies in current HR and administrative processes and suggest improvements to optimize overall workflow and employee satisfaction.
Human Resources Coordinator
SKVS & Associates
04.2018 - 02.2024
- Policy Development & Documentation: Drafted, updated, and implemented the employee handbook, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and organizational culture to mitigate compliance risks.
- Policy Review & Compliance: Collaborated with company management review, update, and ensure company policies are compliant with company complicies.
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Assisted in end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, resume screening, conducting interviews, and managing candidate communications to attract qualified candidates.
- Employee Records Management: Maintained and updated a comprehensive database of employee records, ensuring accuracy in employee data, attendance, performance, and other HR metrics for reporting purposes.
- Workflow Optimization & Employee Satisfaction: Streamlined team workflows by improving communication between managers and employees, resulting in enhanced job satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Technology & Collaboration Tools: Expertly utilized digital collaboration tools such as Slack, Trello, and Google Workspace for managing team communication, task assignments, and project tracking.
- HR Administration & Reporting: Handled essential HR administrative functions, including preparing reports, maintaining HR files, processing documentation, and managing HR databases with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.
- Employee Lifecycle Management: Managed onboarding, offboarding, and exit interview processes to ensure a seamless employee lifecycle, while collecting feedback to enhance HR practices.
- Policy Implementation & HR Support: Contributed to the development, documentation, and implementation of HR policies, ensuring compliance and providing HR support for daily operations.
People Team Associate (Contract)
UncommonGoods
01.2016 - 01.2018
- High-Volume Recruitment Specialist: Led high-volume hiring initiatives, effectively identifying and securing top talent to enhance the workforce; Experience in handling inbound and outbound operations associated, international candidates for Customer service (Argentina, Dominican Republic).
- Scheduling Coordinator: Managed team schedules and logistics, ensuring optimal coverage and productivity throughout peak periods, experienced in handling ADP workforce now for onboarding, scheduling, time and attendance management and payroll management.
- Orientation Facilitator: Delivered engaging orientation sessions for new hires, introducing them to company culture, policies, and expectations for a smooth transition.
- Team Member Experience Manager: Hands on experience handling ATS for recruitment and selection; Oversaw the full team member lifecycle, managing onboarding, performance monitoring, and i9 verification, off boarding to ensure a positive employee experience.
- Associate Advocate: Acted as a key support contact for associates, addressing their needs and providing resources for their success.
- Data Analyst: Leveraged HR analytics to monitor hiring metrics, refine scheduling strategies, and enhance recruitment processes using real-time data.
Education
MBA - Marketing, Finance With Human Resource
Technical University Kota
Jaipur, Rajasthan 07.2006 - 04.2008
Skills
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- HRIS Management (ADP workforce Now, Dayforce)
- Onboarding & i-9 verification, E-verify
- Terminations & off boarding
- Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
- Payroll & Benefits Administration (MIP Accounting)
- Record Keeping & Auditing Employee Files
- Performance Management & Employee Development
- Training & Development Coordination
- Applicant Tracking Systems (Greenhouse)
- Time Clock Management
- Scheduling software
- Office Management & Supply Coordination Calendar Management & Meeting Coordination
- Document Filing & Record Maintenance Communication Skills
- Communication & Correspondence Management
- Budgeting & Expense Reporting
- Vendor Management & Contract Negotiations
- IT Systems (Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Google Workspace, Slack, Jira, Trello, Juro, Pandadoc, Deel for international onboarding, Calendly, Canva, mailchimp)
- High-level Confidentiality & Attention to Detail
Timeline
HR Assistant
Universal Church
02.2025 - Current
HR Coordinator
Save Ancient Studies Alliance
03.2024 - 01.2025
Human Resources Coordinator
SKVS & Associates
04.2018 - 02.2024
People Team Associate (Contract)
UncommonGoods
01.2016 - 01.2018
MBA - Marketing, Finance With Human Resource
Technical University Kota
07.2006 - 04.2008