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Meghna Dave

Meghna Dave

Scarborough,Canada

Summary

Dynamic HR and Travel Operations professional with proven expertise in event coordination and employee relations, notably at Cascadia Motivation. Excelled in supplier negotiations and fostering positive workplace cultures, enhancing candidate satisfaction by 15%. Skilled in ADP Payroll and team collaboration, I drive process improvements and impactful HR policies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Operations Assistant

Cascadia Motivation
Toronto, Canada
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Researched and compiled hotels, venues, activities, restaurants, and décor for the Travel Operations division.
  • Negotiated and contracted hotel group rates, off-site events, food and beverage services, theme parties, and meeting logistics.
  • Coordinated and managed participant registrations, assisted with group programs, and managed the travel binder setup for the On-Site Manager.
  • Sent post-program surveys for feedback from the participants.

Administrative Assistant (Jul 2024 – Nov 2024)

  • Proofread all documents and printed materials for accuracy.
  • Organized and filed documents, scheduled appointments, and managed travel logistics for client packages.
  • Assisted with coordinating off-site events, including negotiating rates and finalizing contracts.
  • Contributed to the research of new destinations and amenities, and managed correspondence with suppliers.
  • Maintained supplier payment schedules, processed payment requests, and managed office credit card expenses with the finance department.
  • Handled calendar events, organized reports and documents, and set up meetings for the team members.

Human Resources Team Lead

Altius Customer Services Pvt Ltd
Mumbai, India
09.2018 - 06.2023
  • Led employee relations initiatives, resolving issues and fostering a positive workplace culture
  • Administered compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations
  • Managed the HRIS system, generating reports and collaborating with managers on performance reviews and career development
  • Oversaw Short-Term and Long-Term Disability cases, working with insurance providers
  • Provided continuous feedback on HR policies, programs, and processes to enhance operations.

Human Resources Generalist

IKS Health
Mumbai, India
12.2015 - 09.2018
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment for Indian and North American clients, collaborating with stakeholders to define job requirements
  • Conducted virtual and in-person interviews, liaising with hiring managers and operations teams
  • Provided salary recommendations based on industry compensation best practices
  • Utilized social media and networking to source diverse talent, improving candidate satisfaction by 15%.

Education

Masters - Human Resource Management

SIES College of Management Studies
Mumbai, India
01.2015

Bachelors - commerce

SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Mumbai, India
01.2012

Skills

  • Travel Management & Operations: Event Coordination, Supplier Negotiations, Group Program Management
  • Human Resources: Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Recruitment, HRIS, Disability Management
  • Software & Tools: FileMaker, Asana, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, ADP Payroll, Dayforce, Survey Monkey
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Client Relations, Team Collaboration, Vendor Negotiations
  • Other Skills: Reporting & Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Documentation, Multitasking

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Travel Operations Assistant

Cascadia Motivation
07.2024 - 02.2025

Human Resources Team Lead

Altius Customer Services Pvt Ltd
09.2018 - 06.2023

Human Resources Generalist

IKS Health
12.2015 - 09.2018

Masters - Human Resource Management

SIES College of Management Studies

Bachelors - commerce

SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Meghna Dave