Vineet Maharaj
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Human resources professional with extensive background in developing and executing HR strategies that align with business objectives. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results through effective talent management and employee development. Reliable and adaptable, possessing key skills in organizational development and performance management, ensuring productive and cohesive workforce.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
People Experience Partner
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Global Commercial Real Estate Firm
- Provided comprehensive HR support for 8+ Account Executives and clients, resolving HR-related issues with a 95% satisfaction rate, contributing to smoother daily operations and enhanced client relationships
- Executed HR strategies that improved employee experience, increasing engagement scores by 20% and enhancing operational efficiency by 10% through streamlined HR practices
- Led performance management escalations for a team of 100+ employees, achieving a 30% reduction in performance-related issues through effective coaching and structured PIP implementation
- Acted as primary HR liaison during 3 account acquisitions, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure a retention rate in key roles and minimize transition disruptions
- Spearheaded process improvements within HR operations, reducing administrative workload and accelerating onboarding times by 15% through standardized procedures
- Led annual succession planning and talent reviews, resulting in a increase in internal promotions and achieving a 10% wage equity improvement across departments
- Updated and implemented HR policies in alignment with JLL standards, achieving compliance with regulatory audits and positively impacting employee satisfaction scores,
- Led Learning and Development and Employee Engagement Committees, increasing engagement scores through targeted training initiatives and monthly feedback sessions
- Adapted and implemented global HR programs for local teams, improving employee alignment with organizational goals and ensuring culturally relevant program delivery
HR Consultant
Skyrise Group
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Human Resources and Technology Consulting
- Advised managers and executives on HR issues, reducing policy-related queries and ensuring compliance with CA labor laws, which contributed to a 20% reduction in employee grievances
- Guided business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning to align with strategic goals
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for 15+ key roles, decreasing time-to-hire and increasing candidate satisfaction scores by 30% through streamlined interview processes and targeted sourcing methods
- Produced monthly HR analytics reports, identifying turnover trends that enabled leadership to implement retention initiatives, reducing attrition over six months
- Assisted clients in stabilizing HR functions and ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws
- Implemented HRIS and trained 15+ employees, resulting in a improvement in process efficiency and reducing manual HR tasks by 30%
- Conducted 7+ leadership development sessions, resulting in a improvement in team productivity and increase in manager satisfaction scores
- Guided 10+ managers through performance management challenges, achieving a increased resolution rate on performance issues and enhancing team morale through structured feedback processes
Human Resources Manager
Cherokee Freight Lines
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Northern California's Largest Food Grade Tank Lines
- Coached and developed 10+ managers on performance management, increasing employee engagement scores and improving team effectiveness by reducing performance-related issues
- Developed and delivered targeted training programs for 100+ employees, resulting in a increase in knowledge retention and a boost in employee satisfaction based on post-training surveys
- Co-developed and implemented a competitive total rewards program, contributing to a reduction in turnover and a improvement in employee satisfaction with benefits
- Spearheaded workforce planning initiatives that aligned staffing with business growth, reducing staffing gaps and optimizing talent readiness for future needs
- Partnered with legal to maintain compliance with employment regulations, averting potential legal issues and achieving a successful audit outcome with zero compliance infractions
- Implemented streamlined administrative processes that cut processing time and improved cross-departmental workflow efficiency
Human Resources Generalist
Hunter Douglas
03.2013 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: World's Leading Manufacturer in Window Coverings and Treatments
- Developed and implemented performance improvement plans for 50+ employees, leading to a reduction in performance-related issues and a increase in team productivity
- Streamlined HR functions, reducing onboarding time and improving employee satisfaction in HR processes based on quarterly feedback surveys
- Resolved issues related to health insurance, 401(k), workers' compensation, leaves of absence, and other benefits-related concerns
- Launched an engagement strategy that increased employee morale and improved retention fostering stronger community involvement and continuity through leadership transitions
- Drove organization design, workforce planning, and staffing efforts to support business growth
- Developed and led safety initiatives that reduced workplace incidents resulting in a 100% compliance record with safety audits and improved employee confidence in workplace safety
Recruiter and Logistics Coordinator
First Delivery Service
03.2009 - 03.2013
- Company Overview: Provides Planning and Transportation of Life-Saving Donor Organs and Equipment
- Led full-cycle recruitment for 50+ roles annually, reducing time-to-hire and increasing candidate acceptance rate through optimized sourcing and onboarding processes
- Developed and implemented HR policies for new office setups, achieving 100% compliance with TSA requirements and federal background checks, resulting in seamless operational readiness
- Managed logistics scheduling for 75+ employees, achieving on-time delivery rate and optimizing resource allocation to reduce scheduling conflicts
HR Administrator
Apple Inc
04.2007 - 03.2009
- Company Overview: American Multinational Corporation that Designs and Markets Consumer Electronics
- Supported staffing and training for multiple departments, improving training session efficiency, and reducing time-to-hire by 15% through streamlined onboarding processes
- Redesigned new-hire orientation, increasing new-hire engagement and reducing onboarding time through a comprehensive HR and resource introduction
- Oversaw HR data management, achieving accuracy rate in employee records and ensuring compliance with Apple's data governance standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Purdue University Global
06-2025
Certified Professional Life Coach -
World Coach Institute
01.2020
Associates of Science (AS) - Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute
01.2013
Skills
- HR Compliance & Regulation
- Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
- Strategic HR Advisory
- Leadership Development & Team Building
- Performance Management
- HR Technology & Data Analytics
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
- Global and Cultural Effectiveness
- Ethical Practice
- Critical Evaluation
- Business Acumen
- Employee Engagement & Culture Building
Timeline
People Experience Partner
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
06.2022 - 06.2024
HR Consultant
Skyrise Group
08.2020 - 05.2022
Human Resources Manager
Cherokee Freight Lines
08.2018 - 08.2020
Human Resources Generalist
Hunter Douglas
03.2013 - 08.2018
Recruiter and Logistics Coordinator
First Delivery Service
03.2009 - 03.2013
HR Administrator
Apple Inc
04.2007 - 03.2009
Certified Professional Life Coach -
World Coach Institute
Associates of Science (AS) - Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Purdue University Global
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