Gitanjali Venkat

HR Team Leadership | Operational Workforce Management | Immigration & Work Authorization| Strategic Recruitment & Client Relationship Management .Established a brand-new HR team from the ground up, both onsite and offshore, demonstrating exceptional leadership in team formation, development, and performance management for a 120+ employee organization. .Led and mentored a team of HR Generalists managing day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, and immigration processes for 120+ employees. .Designed and executed a comprehensive recruitment strategy, balancing internal promotions and external hires, ensuring a steady flow of qualified talent aligned with organizational goals. .Spearheaded campus recruitment initiatives at top educational institutions, increasing the talent pipeline by 30%. .Acted as a key liaison between HR, payroll, IT, and other teams, creating user guides and training materials that increased system adoption by 20% and improved operational efficiency. .Achieved 99.9% data integrity across integrated HR systems, enhancing reporting accuracy and payroll processing efficiency .Cultivated and nurtured client relationships to understand new project requirements, aligning HR strategies with business needs and fostering long-term partnerships. .Developed cohesive team culture initiatives, building a high-performing, collaborative workforce that supported organizational success.

At Tekgence Inc, a Great Place to Work Certified and SIA fastest-growing staffing firm, I led and mentored Immigration and Employee Relations teams, driving collaboration and organizational goals while providing leadership with actionable HR insights. Designed employee relations programs that boosted satisfaction and retention by 25% and managed end-to-end onboarding for a seamless employee experience. Oversaw compliance audits, immigration processes, payroll, benefits, and vendor partnerships, while leveraging HRIS insights to streamline operations. Partnered on data-driven recruitment strategies to optimize talent acquisition and strengthen the candidate pipeline.

. Served as the primary point of contact for all HR operations, managing employee records in HRIS and overseeing compliance processes . Coordinated background checks, drug screenings, I-9 verification, and managed end-to-end immigration processes for non-immigrant employees . Partnered with external payroll vendors to ensure accurate payroll and employment tax processing, provided HR support to address employee concerns, and collaborated with clients and vendors on invoicing and payments to maintain seamless operations

. Delivered end-to-end HR support, managing recruitment, HRIS, payroll, and work authorization processes . Collaborated with clients and vendors to assess hiring needs and source top talent . Developed HR manuals and streamlined processes to enhance efficiency and improve the overall employee experience.

Training & Development Inpat-Expat Onboarding & Relations Employee Relations