Sanchayita Lahkar
Dubai
Summary
Seasoned HR Leader with over a decade of experience driving HR excellence across multiple countries, including India, UAE, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and French West Africa. CPD UK Certified HR Manager (CHRM) with a deep understanding of international labor laws and HR best practices. Proven expertise in compliance management, recruitment, talent development, and strategic HR operations. Adept at leveraging HR technology and optimizing processes to align with both global and local business needs, enhancing organizational efficiency and employee engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Sky Pharma FZ-LLC
Dubai
2023.08 - Current
- Remote Team Management: Successfully led remote teams in multiple countries (India, UAE, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and French West Africa) with efficient communication and collaboration strategies. Aligned team efforts with company objectives for optimal HR service delivery.
- Scalable HR Operations: Led regional HR operations, ensuring precise and compliant processes, and maintaining compliance with local labor laws.
- Senior Leadership Collaboration: Collaborated with senior leadership in supporting organizational design, workforce planning, and employee engagement strategies. Provided valuable HR insights and advice that shaped the company's growth strategies in the EMEA region.
- Change Management and Organizational Transformation: Led HR transformations across multiple regions, integrating new technologies and structures to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance.
- Recruitment and New Hire Support: Developed job descriptions, conducted preliminary interviews, streamlined documentation processes, and facilitated orientation programs, improving recruitment efficiency and new employee integration.
- Employee Performance and Development: Established KPIs, introduced best practices, led performance evaluations, and developed targeted training programs, enhancing employee skills and productivity.
- Immigration and Mobility Processes: Managed immigration and mobility processes to ensure compliance with regional immigration laws and smooth employee relocations, resulting in streamlined visa and relocation procedures.
- Presentation and Facilitation: Developed and delivered presentations on HR strategies and policies at regional and corporate events, effectively communicating HR initiatives and ensuring stakeholder buy-in. Facilitated workshops and training sessions that equipped managers with essential HR knowledge and skills.
Senior Program Leader- HR Operations
Piramal Foundation
New Delhi
2022.06 - 2023.06
- Collaborated with business leaders to streamline HR strategies and policies, boosting departmental efficiencies by 80%.
- Led end-to-end recruitment, aligning with budget targets and achieving recruitment goals.
- Implemented campus recruitment strategy to captivate top-tier talent and establish a strong pipeline of exceptional candidates.
- Developed onboarding, orientation, and learning programs to support employees' professional development
- Engineered seamless onboarding procedures, integrating efficient relocation and travel policies for diverse employee categories.
- Introduced pioneering retirement and benefits policies, optimized transfer and exit processes, and proposed market-leading salary structures for leadership roles.
- Utilized strong communication abilities to effectively resolve grievances, disciplinary matters, performance concerns, and absenteeism supervision.
- Conducted extensive analysis on internal hiring metrics, feedback from employee orientation, and team development. Generated comprehensive reports that inform strategic decision-making.
- Played a key role in aligning organizational culture with company goals by leading HR orientations and workshops.
Program Leader- HR Operations
Piramal Foundation
New Delhi
2018.03 - 2022.05
- Leveraged strong administrative skills to effectively handle daily HR activities, employee payroll, and travel-related tasks for newly hired personnel.
- Successfully led recruitment and onboarding efforts, resulting in the successful integration of over 500 new hires.
- Meticulously oversaw creation and modification of employment contracts for a 300-employee diverse workforce, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Orchestrated a smooth onboarding process, assisting new employees with paperwork and benefits enrollment while ensuring a seamless transition into their roles.
- Managed complex employee relations with empathy and professionalism, effectively addressing grievances and promoting positive communication.
- Conducting regular policy reviews to foster a culture of compliance with employment laws and regulations.
HR Executive
N Thrive Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd (Formally e4e Healthcare Business Services Pvt. Ltd)
New Delhi
2016.12 - 2018.01
- Collaborated with senior leaders to address HR-related business needs.
- Supervised HR data management systems to ensure precise and prompt reporting.
- Formulated and executed HR policies and procedures, including employee handbooks and engagement initiatives.
- Overseeing the entire recruitment process, which encompassed job postings, resume screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Orchestrated team-building events to enhance working relationships.
Human Resource and Admin Manager
SRS Live Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Formerly known as Spectra Research Services
New Delhi
2015.01 - 2016.08
- Aided in the recruitment process, from job postings and resume screening to interviewing and hiring.
- Managed employee records and supported HRIS system maintenance for compliance and timely reporting
- Provided valuable administrative support to HR department; responded promptly to employee inquiries.
Research Associate - Human Resource
NERIM Group of Institutions
Guwahati
2014.02 - 2014.12
- Led pre-placement training and mentoring initiatives to prepare candidates for interviews and ensure their success.
- Efficiently organized and executed campus recruitment events, overseeing on-campus interviews, group discussions, and assessments.
Franchise Development Consultant
RE/MAX INDIA
Guwahati
2012.11 - 2013.09
- Effectively communicated the benefits of RE/MAX services, contributing to a streamlined onboarding experience for new clients.
Education
Master's in Human Resource Management -
University of Wolverhampton
United Kingdom01.2010
Master's in Political Science -
University of Delhi
New Delhi, India01.2008
B.A. (Honours) Political Science -
University of Delhi
New Delhi, India01.2006
Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM) -
The CPD Certification Service
Human Resources Analytics -
University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education I Coursera
International and Strategic Human Resource Management -
Alison & The CPD Certification Services
Human Resource Systems and Processes -
Alison & The CPD Certification Service
Human Resources: Building a Performance Management System -
LinkedIn Learning
Skills
- Global HR Management
- HR Administration and Process Optimization
- HR Strategy and Planning
- HR Compliance and Policies
- HRIS Database Management
- Organizational Dynamics
- Employee Engagement and Retention
- Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Strategies
- Performance Management and Coaching
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Handbook Development
- Employee Grievances
- HR Analytics and Reporting
- Event and Travel Coordination
- Legal and Operational Compliance
Details
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, +971 554917158 / 0556165331, lahkarsanchi@gmail.com, Indian, 04/28/84
Certification
Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM), The CPD Certification Service Human Resources Analytics, University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education, Coursera International and Strategic Human Resource Management, Alison & The CPD Certification Services Human Resource Systems and Processes, Alison & The CPD Certification Service Human Resources: Building a Performance Management System, LinkedIn Learning
March 2023
March 2023
March 2023
March 2023
May 2023
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Sky Pharma FZ-LLC
2023.08 - Current
Senior Program Leader- HR Operations
Piramal Foundation
2022.06 - 2023.06
Program Leader- HR Operations
Piramal Foundation
2018.03 - 2022.05
HR Executive
N Thrive Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd (Formally e4e Healthcare Business Services Pvt. Ltd)
2016.12 - 2018.01
Human Resource and Admin Manager
SRS Live Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Formerly known as Spectra Research Services
2015.01 - 2016.08
Research Associate - Human Resource
NERIM Group of Institutions
2014.02 - 2014.12
Franchise Development Consultant
RE/MAX INDIA
2012.11 - 2013.09
Master's in Human Resource Management -
University of Wolverhampton
Master's in Political Science -
University of Delhi
B.A. (Honours) Political Science -
University of Delhi
Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM) -
The CPD Certification Service
Human Resources Analytics -
University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education I Coursera
International and Strategic Human Resource Management -
Alison & The CPD Certification Services
Human Resource Systems and Processes -
Alison & The CPD Certification Service
Human Resources: Building a Performance Management System -
LinkedIn Learning
Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM), The CPD Certification Service Human Resources Analytics, University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education, Coursera International and Strategic Human Resource Management, Alison & The CPD Certification Services Human Resource Systems and Processes, Alison & The CPD Certification Service Human Resources: Building a Performance Management System, LinkedIn Learning
March 2023
March 2023
March 2023
March 2023
May 2023
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