Sneha Sijo
Bengaluru
Summary
Senior HR executive with over 12 years of experience in human resource management across international educational institutions and multinational companies. Managed HR functions including talent acquisition, payroll, employee engagement, and performance management. Demonstrated expertise in recruitment, labour law compliance, grievance resolution, and fostering a supportive workplace culture.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Recruiter
Hirestar Global
Bengaluru
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Led comprehensive recruitment processes for domestic and international clients to enhance talent acquisition strategies.
- Managed candidate sourcing, screening, and communication to ensure alignment with client expectations.
- Established strong client relationships to streamline interview processes and enhance feedback management.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with candidates, assessing competencies and cultural fit for specific roles and organisations.
- Coordinated with hiring managers to define precise job specifications, guaranteeing accurate representation of role requirements.
- Leveraged existing talent pools by maximising direct sourcing activities.
- Oversaw the maintenance of applicant tracking systems, guaranteeing efficient management of candidate flow and recruitment data.
- Implemented continuous improvement strategies for recruitment procedures, enhancing candidate satisfaction and process efficiency.
- Established feedback mechanisms for candidates post-interview, improving the recruitment experience and employer reputation.
- Facilitated negotiation processes between clients and candidates, securing mutually agreeable terms.
Senior HR Executive
GIG International School
Bengaluru
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered high-quality hires by optimising talent acquisition strategies and diversifying candidate sourcing channels.
- Achieved timely hiring of top talent through efficient management of recruitment processes, leading to improved organisational performance.
- Enhanced workforce efficiency by implementing strategic hiring plans in collaboration with department heads.
- Coordinated with department heads to align HR strategies with overall business objectives, driving organisational performance.
- Conducted salary and benefits surveys to benchmark compensation packages against industry standards, ensuring competitiveness in talent acquisition.
- Facilitated employee engagement surveys, analysing results to recommend initiatives for improving workplace satisfaction.
- Analysed exit interview data to uncover reasons behind employee departures, proposing measures to improve retention rates.
- Reviewed and updated HR policies and procedures to align with best practices and legal requirements, enhancing compliance and operational integrity.
- Developed and maintained sophisticated HR analytics dashboards for real-time tracking of key performance indicators.
- Managed sensitive HR matters with discretion and escalated high-level issues to upper management for timely resolution.
- Managed database updates and system upgrades for HR information systems, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
Admin & Research Assistant
ISME (International School of Management Excellence)
Bengaluru
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Improved administrative efficiency by providing executive support to leadership. Assisted dean in drafting promotional letters, minutes for board meetings, grievance resolutions, and official correspondence.
- Coordinated research proposal registration and payments with research team, ensuring seamless processing and timely publication payments.
- Enhanced documentation and compliance by systematically managing and filing all certificates. Guaranteed easy access and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Maintained high academic integrity by conducting comprehensive reference verification before communicating academic affairs.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining certificate coordination through effective collaboration with vendors for timely printing and delivery.
- Ensured precise attendance tracking for FPM batch by accurately recording and maintaining weekly attendance. Achieved compliance with reporting requirements.
- Responded to queries regarding FPM batch enrolments and payment processes.
HR & Accountant
Silver Oaks International School
Bengaluru
08.2013 - 10.2016
- Managed employee state insurance (ESI) enrolment and provident fund (PF) payments, achieving 100% statutory compliance in employee benefits administration.
- Processed payroll efficiently by ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursement, including deductions and reimbursements, contributing to employee satisfaction.
- Successfully managed the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring timely hiring of qualified teaching and non-teaching staff to meet organizational needs.
- Acted as a key liaison between staff and management, effectively addressing and resolving workplace grievances.
- Improved Onboarding & Offboarding Processes by streamlining document collection, orientation programs, and exit formalities, resulting in a smoother employee transition.
- Streamlined admissions and fee management by handling parent inquiries, guiding enrolment process, and ensuring timely fee collection and accurate financial records.
- Optimized Attendance Tracking for teachers, administrative staff, drivers, and bus attendants, ensuring precise record-keeping and reporting.
- Managed Procurement & Payment Operations by handling purchase orders, securing necessary approvals, and ensuring prompt vendor payments, optimizing financial workflows.
- Enhanced Parent Communication by proactively sharing circulars and announcements, improving transparency and engagement.
- Executed Successful Events & Field Trips by overseeing logistics, coordinating with transport and venue providers, and ensuring a seamless experience for children while prioritising safety.
Senior Process Associate
Capgemini
Bengaluru
12.2006 - 07.2013
- Successfully processed payments, Bill of Exchange transactions, and supplier cheques while ensuring compliance with credit terms, improving payment efficiency.
- Reconciled and accurately posted financial transactions to the general ledger, ensuring data integrity and financial accuracy.
- Utilised ERP systems (Mfg-Pro, SAP) and front-end workflows (CAF & Omni Flow) to optimise financial processes.
- Prepared and analysed daily reports, including Share of Business, E-Acceptance, and Settlement Journal Vouchers (JVs), supporting informed decision-making.
- Developed weekly Treasury Reports, ensuring accurate forecasting and financial planning.
- Conducted thorough reconciliations, including Principal, Bank, and Vendor reconciliations, to maintain accurate financial records.
- Managed Inter Unit Transactions (IUTs) payments, ensuring seamless financial coordination across business units.
- Extracted and analyzed financial reports (FBL1N, Bill of Exchange Reports) for major banks like BOA, DB, Barclays, Citi, HSBC, and Mizuho, improving financial tracking.
- Confirmed daily payment proposals across multiple banks, ensuring accurate and timely fund transfers.
- Handled Special GL postings, ensuring seamless transfer of Bill of Exchange entries to banks based on finance requirements.
- Resolved complex customer inquiries efficiently, reducing escalations and improving service turnaround time.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
Bengaluru, KA01-2013
Bachelors in Commerce -
Bangalore University
Bengaluru, KA01-2004
Power BI
Bangalore University
Bengaluru, KASkills
- Recruitment & Selection
- Onboarding process management
- Applicant tracking systems
- HR management
- Performance Management
- Compensation Strategies
- Labour regulations
- Employee engagement
- HRIS analytics
- Client relationship management
- Negotiation skills
- Budgeting Skills
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Kannada
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Malayalam
Proficient
C2
Telugu
Upper Intermediate
B2
Tamil
Proficient
C2
IT CREDENTIALS
GeryTHR, ATS, MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint), Google Suite
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior HR Recruiter
Hirestar Global
03.2025 - 03.2026
Senior HR Executive
GIG International School
06.2023 - 05.2024
Admin & Research Assistant
ISME (International School of Management Excellence)
11.2022 - 06.2023
HR & Accountant
Silver Oaks International School
08.2013 - 10.2016
Senior Process Associate
Capgemini
12.2006 - 07.2013
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
Bachelors in Commerce -
Bangalore University
Power BI
Bangalore University