Shikha Singh
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience at Goldman Sachs, excelling in HR Operations. Proven track record in process improvement and stakeholder collaboration, enhancing candidate experiences. Proficient in HR systems and data management, I thrive in fast-paced environments, driving efficiency and ensuring seamless transitions for new hires.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate- HCM
Goldman Sachs Services Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
03.2021 - Current
- Managed end-to-end offer and onboarding operations for lateral hires, ensuring seamless transition from selection to Day 1 joining.
- Prepared and issued offer letters and employment contracts, ensuring accuracy of role details, compensation structure, joining date, location, reporting line, and cost center.
- Worked closely with Recruitment to manage offer drafting, offer rework, and expedited offer issuance, ensuring alignment with approvals, compensation guidelines, and compliance requirements.
- Managed pre-offer vetting processes, including ABG (Anti-Bribery Group) checks, post-employment restrictions, rehire eligibility assessments, government experience validation, and conflict-of-interest screening related to family and social relationships.
- Resolved onboarding queries and ensured communication alignment between candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and compensation stakeholders.
- Partnered with the BGC team and candidates to drive timely completion of background verification, independently handling follow-ups, resolving documentation gaps, and mitigating risks to ensure smooth onboarding and adherence to joining SLAs.
- Shared and managed weekly joiners lists with key HCM stakeholders and Hiring Managers, ensuring end-to-end alignment and enabling smooth onboarding execution and Day 1 readiness.
- Facilitated Day 1 onboarding activities by ensuring timely system access, completion of compliance documentation, and readiness of all onboarding requirements prior to employee start dates, enabling a smooth and seamless joining experience.
- Managed one-time payment processing post-joining (joining bonus/relocation/other one-time payouts), ensuring timely initiation, accurate documentation, and on-time disbursement.
- Prepared operational trackers and reports on onboarding progress, offer status, joining confirmations for internal leadership reporting.
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives by identifying workflow gaps, streamlining tracker management and improving onboarding turnaround time and candidate experience.
Senior Executive- HR
Acer India Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Executed organizational restructuring, facilitating retrenchment and re-designation to align workforce with strategic goals.
- Conducted salary and grade benchmarking with Willis Towers Watson to ensure competitive compensation structure.
- Managed issuance of HR-related letters to employees, ensuring timely and accurate communication of policies and changes.
- Resolved employee grievances for Pan India.
- Oversaw probation confirmation process and maintained employee communication.
- Maintained employee database, records, and insurance benefits.
- Prepared monthly manpower reports for headquarters and updated employee data in HRIS tool (Humanet).
- Facilitated e-hiring and e-resignation processes using GEMS.
Associate HR/ Management Trainee- HR
Stelis Biopharma- A Strides Enterprise
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Managed recruitment processes, including initial assessments and interviews.
- Sourced candidates using job boards and technical methods for open positions.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to refine recruitment strategies, aligning talent acquisition with organizational goals.
- Oversaw onboarding and induction for new hires to ensure smooth integration.
- Counseled candidates on corporate benefits and salary structures, aiding informed decision-making and improving candidate experience.
- Prepared and modified offer letters, appointment letters, and related clauses.
- Conducted weekend walk-in drives targeting various skill sets to attract talent.
- Maintained positive relationships with external stakeholders while guiding employees through performance evaluations to support career development.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Blue Ocean Ventures
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Executed end-to-end recruiting processes, ensuring effective sourcing, screening, scheduling, interviewing, and offer negotiations.
- Sourced IT and non-IT professionals for full-time, contract, and contract-to-hire positions nationwide.
- Conducted thorough requirement analysis to match candidates with client needs across U.S.
- Managed lead generation and reference checks for client interviews, facilitating offer closures.
- Oversaw daily operations of recruiting function, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
- Handled job postings and applicant resumes submitted online to attract qualified candidates.
- Coordinated technical and managerial interviews, negotiating compensation packages to align with client expectations.
- Extended verbal and written job offers, negotiating terms with consultants and third parties.
Audit Assistant
KPMG India
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Conducted statutory, tax, and group audits for clients including Wipro, Acer, Myntra.com, Nitesh Estates, NTT Data, Ansaldo STS, and Telibrahma.
- Conducted control test audits to evaluate effectiveness of controls.
- Performed audits of test details to verify accuracy and reliability.
- Performed sales and cash & bank audits for Nitesh Estates, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Executed payroll audit for ACER India Pvt. Ltd., verifying adherence to regulations and accuracy of payroll data.
- Carried out expenses audit for Wipro Enterprises Ltd.
Education
PGDM - HR & Marketing
St. Joseph's Institute of Management
Bengaluru03-2016
B.Com -
St. Joseph's College of Commerce
Bengaluru03-2013
Skills
- HCM software expertise
- Talent acquisition
- HR operations management
- Process improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Reporting and documentation
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Critical thinking and troubleshooting
- Candidate experience enhancement
Timeline
Associate- HCM
Goldman Sachs Services Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - Current
Senior Executive- HR
Acer India Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 08.2020
Associate HR/ Management Trainee- HR
Stelis Biopharma- A Strides Enterprise
11.2016 - 08.2018
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Blue Ocean Ventures
01.2016 - 09.2016
Audit Assistant
KPMG India
05.2013 - 05.2014
PGDM - HR & Marketing
St. Joseph's Institute of Management
B.Com -
St. Joseph's College of Commerce