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RUCHI SONI

Mississauga,Canada

Summary

Driven and decisive Human Resource Professional offering 7+ years of experience managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce programs. Flexible and focused with expertise in recruitment and retention, mediation, staff training and development and complex problem resolution. Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resource, Training & Development

Red Swan
Mississauga, Canada
09.2023 - Current
  • Resolved skill gaps, enhancing team performance
  • Impacted company growth through effective workforce development.
  • Managing the HR department alongside external advisors like recruitment experts
  • Enforcing standards across HR processes, adhering to company's Code of Conduct & Ethics and relevant compliance protocols
  • Offering counsel to management teams on HR issues
  • Partnering with management to embed company culture
  • Collaborating with HR Systems team to enhance system efficiency

HR Manager

FatBastardBurrito
Ottawa, Canada
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Responded to customer complaints in a timely and professional manner
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of food and supplies
  • Monitored food costs and wastage to ensure profitability of the department
  • Develop and implement employee wellness programs to improve staff morale and productivity, leading to reduced turnover and increased customer satisfaction.
  • Tailoring Total Rewards to local market competition
  • Crafting Employer Branding strategies in collaboration with Marketing/Communications
  • Establishing partnerships with external entities such as training providers, educational institutions, etc.

Human Resource Associate

FatBastardBurrito
Ottawa, Canada
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, including personnel files, attendance, and performance evaluations
  • Handle documentation related to employee separations and terminations
  • Manage compensation structures, including salary adjustments for 4 stores
  • Ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal regulations, including handling disciplinary measures
  • Serving as a liaison to the internal governmental affairs department regarding potential public funding opportunities

Senior HR Associate Consultant

EthosHR
Ahmedabad, India
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Supervised project schedule and facilitated proactive management of tasks and communication
  • Provided guidance on compensation matters and ensured compliance with regulations
  • Implemented benefits communication strategy leading to improved employee understanding and decreased inquiries
  • Developed and implemented variable pay program aligning incentives with performance
  • Managed annual performance appraisal process incorporating performance metrics for rewards system.

Talent Acquisition Manager

Weboffice Webdevelopment India Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad, India
01.2017 - 02.2020
  • Developed and managed comprehensive payroll and compensation programs, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for 50 employees
  • Conducted regular market analysis to ensure the organization's compensation packages remained competitive, resulting in a 10% reduction in turnover due to improved compensation offerings
  • Led the implementation of a new automated payroll system, streamlining processes and reducing payroll processing time by 20% while minimizing errors
  • Collaborated with finance and legal teams to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations, mitigating potential legal risks and maintaining accurate payroll records
  • Designed and administered employee benefits programs, resulting in a 15% increase in employee satisfaction with the benefits package and improved overall retention rates.

HR Assist. Manager

Impexperts A School of Foreign Trade and Professional Skills
Ahmedabad, India
03.2016 - 12.2016
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives, resulting in improved cross-functional communication and a 10% increase in overall team productivity
  • Provided coaching and guidance to the team on employee relations issues, leading to a reduction in workplace conflicts by 20% and improved employee morale
  • Designed and executed performance improvement plans, resulting in a 15% increase in employee performance ratings and a more engaged workforce
  • Led diversity and inclusion initiatives, resulting in a more inclusive workplace culture and a 25% increase in diverse hires within one year
  • Conducted compensation benchmarking surveys to ensure the organization's pay practices remained competitive within the industry, leading to informed decision-making and adjustments in compensation strategies.

Education

Human Resource Management -

Fanshawe College
04.2022

Post Graduation Diploma Management in Human Resource Management -

Shanti Business School
04.2016

Bachelor of Commerce -

Gujarat University
05.2014

Skills

  • End-to-end Recruitment
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Budget Management
  • Talent Acquisition Workforce Planning & Development
  • HRIS Tools
  • Change Management
  • Excellent Project Management
  • Organization Development
  • CHRP
  • Learning & Development
  • Compensation/Benefits
  • Payroll Processing

Timeline

Human Resource, Training & Development

Red Swan
09.2023 - Current

HR Manager

FatBastardBurrito
11.2022 - 07.2023

Human Resource Associate

FatBastardBurrito
01.2022 - 10.2022

Senior HR Associate Consultant

EthosHR
07.2020 - 07.2021

Talent Acquisition Manager

Weboffice Webdevelopment India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2017 - 02.2020

HR Assist. Manager

Impexperts A School of Foreign Trade and Professional Skills
03.2016 - 12.2016

Human Resource Management -

Fanshawe College

Post Graduation Diploma Management in Human Resource Management -

Shanti Business School

Bachelor of Commerce -

Gujarat University
RUCHI SONI