Jinita Sumaria
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented HR leader with 15+ years of experience driving strategic HR initiatives and operational excellence across diverse industries, including Education, E-commerce, Manufacturing, IT, BFSI, and Startups. Proven ability to transform HR functions, optimize processes, and champion a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Expertise in talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and learning & development. Skilled in aligning HR strategies with business goals to achieve bottom-line results, enhance employee productivity, and foster high-performing teams. Passionate about building collaborative and inclusive workplace cultures that drive organizational growth and success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager - HR
Utkarsh Global Foundation
Mumbai
05.2024 - Current
- Led all HR functions across PAN India divisions, overseeing employee lifecycle management from recruitment to retirement.
- Automated key HR processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy in areas such as onboarding, payroll, and compliance.
- Spearheaded high-level recruitment drives, successfully hiring senior management and critical roles for diverse sectors, including a newly established animal hospital.
- Developed and implemented innovative engagement programs that resulted in a 50% improvement in employee satisfaction and retention within six months.
- Created and implemented robust HR policies to foster a fair, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture aligned with organizational goals.
Manager - Talent Acquisition
Merito
Pune
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Directed B2B talent acquisition strategy, managing recruitment operations across multiple industries, with a focus on filling leadership positions.
- Served as Key Account Manager for major clients, developing and implementing customized recruitment solutions to meet their unique hiring needs.
- Led and mentored a team of 15 recruiters, providing training, performance management, and guidance to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Designed and delivered targeted training programs to enhance team productivity and individual career progression.
HR Manager
Allen Career Institute
Mumbai
12.2014 - 01.2022
- Oversaw HR functions across six cities, streamlining processes for onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement.
- Developed tools to expedite job evaluation, optimize offer letter preparation, and improve talent pool management.
- Enhanced the performance appraisal system to facilitate career growth and align employee performance with business objectives.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
ITM
Navi Mumbai03-2020
Bachelor of Science -
Mumbai University
Mumbai03-2005
Skills
- Strategic HR Leadership: HR strategy development, execution, organizational design, change management, workforce planning, HRIS implementation, and budget management
- Talent Acquisition and Management: Full-cycle recruitment, employer branding, talent pipelining, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development
- Employee engagement and retention: rewards and recognition programs, employee surveys, diversity and inclusion initiatives, performance improvement, retention strategies, and employee relations
- Operational Excellence: Process improvement, HR automation, policy development and implementation, compliance management, cost optimization, data analysis, and reporting
- Communication and Leadership: Stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, conflict resolution, team leadership, mentoring, and communication strategies
Certification
- HRIS (various platforms for attendance and payroll management)
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Languages
Gujarati
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Marathi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
General Manager - HR
Utkarsh Global Foundation
05.2024 - Current
Manager - Talent Acquisition
Merito
06.2022 - 04.2024
HR Manager
Allen Career Institute
12.2014 - 01.2022
- HRIS (various platforms for attendance and payroll management)
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
MBA - Human Resources Management
ITM
Bachelor of Science -
Mumbai University
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