SONYA SRIRAM
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Accomplished Senior Consultant with a proven track record in end-to-end recruitment functions and enhancing employee relations, honed at Thrive Management Services and other leading firms. Expert in Oracle-based HRIS software and adept at fostering corporate culture, I've significantly grown teams, achieving a 125-member bench strength increase in three years.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant
Thrive Management Services
Mumbai
09.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: This company’s formation defines my entrepreneurial journey and the coming together of my valuable and varied experience gained as HR Generalist and Talent Acquisition Lead in Mumbai and Dubai
- Handle multiple hiring requirements as per our client’s set mandates
- Dealing with HRBP’s, Sr
- Manager’s and Department Head’s, strategizing and suggesting them about market information and providing comparative data
- Creating an environment where there is room for candidate negotiation and open communication
- Working on various job portals, such as LinkedIn Premium, Naukri.com and social media platforms
- Adept in job postings, preparing job description, employer branding, client-servicing, business development
- Creating a databank of potential candidates for present and future needs
- Keen interest in business operations, team growth and team equality
- Presently, handling 3 recruiter’s and multiple clients spread across various dynamic industries
- This company’s formation defines my entrepreneurial journey and the coming together of my valuable and varied experience gained as HR Generalist and Talent Acquisition Lead in Mumbai and Dubai
Business Manager
SandTec Consulting
Dubai
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: Both are well established Recruitment agencies in Dubai, they provide Recruitment services to various international as well as domestic client organization for their hiring needs
- Worked for big brands such as ZF services, African+Eastern, IFFCO, Truebell Marketing & Trading, Bayara Foods, Himalaya Wellness, European Perfumes and many more
- Interacting with CHRO’s and HRBP’s is my core competency
- Both are well established Recruitment agencies in Dubai, they provide Recruitment services to various international as well as domestic client organization for their hiring needs
Recruitment Consultant
Lobo Management Services LLC
Dubai
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Both are well established Recruitment agencies in Dubai, they provide Recruitment services to various international as well as domestic client organization for their hiring needs
- Both are well established Recruitment agencies in Dubai, they provide Recruitment services to various international as well as domestic client organization for their hiring needs
HR & Admin Manager
Gauranga Soft tech Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Led HR Manager roles such as Hiring, policies and procedures, Performance appraisals, Attendance and Payroll, Induction, Grievances handling
- Building a robust IT (software and Hardware) teams, Attrition handling, Retention metrics, Company handbook
HR Manager
Netesoft India Ltd
Mumbai
02.2005 - 02.2008
- Handled HR functions including hiring, policies and procedures, performance appraisals, and grievances handling
- Single handedly hired the best talent and raised the headcount from a 15-member bench to a 125-member bench in a span of 3 years
Team Manager
GTL (Global Tele-Systems Ltd)
Mumbai
03.2000 - 10.2004
- Company Overview: GTL Limited is a leading telecom & Voice and data solution provider
- It’s state of the art International Call center had UK and US based clients such as Goldshield PLC, Alpha Telecom, and ALICO Insurance, Nortel, Concerto, and Verint etc
- Handled international client projects and team handling, Product Training, report generation, Team meetings, Quality checks and VNA training
- GTL Limited is a leading telecom & Voice and data solution provider
- It’s state of the art International Call center had UK and US based clients such as Goldshield PLC, Alpha Telecom, and ALICO Insurance, Nortel, Concerto, and Verint etc
Education
Online-MBA -
SVKM’S NMIMS
Mumbai01.2026
MA Hons - English Literature
Mumbai University
01.2022
PG Diploma in Corporate Communications - Advertising and Public Relations
XIC-Xavier’s Institute of Communications
01.2004
Bachelors in Commerce - HR and Marketing specialization
Mumbai University
01.2000
Skills
- Induction and HRMS
- Company Hand-book
- End-to-end Recruitment Functions
- Training & Development
- Employee Relations
- Oracle based HRIS Software
- ATS (applicant tracking system)
- Coaching and Grievances Handling
- Manpower Planning
- Performance Appraisal
- Policies & Procedures
- HR Operations
- General Administration & Documentation
- Facilities Management
- Campus Hiring pan India
- Sales & Business Development
- Corporate Culture and Company Branding
- Customer Support Contact Centre - Voice, Accent and Quality Training Expertise
Certification
- Certified Behavioral Event Interviewer (BEI) from Thomas Assessments
- LinkedIn Certification course on 'Unconscious Bias' by Stacey Gordon
- LinkedIn Certification course on 'Creating a Compelling Job Description' by Freda Thomas
- Trained by British Council of India on Team Building, Leadership Skills and Soft skills
- Scored First Class in the Expertise of English Language Training (ELTS) from British Council of India
- Team Leader Workshop for COPC taken by Christine Gambacorta (VP COPC-Canada)
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Married with a son
Awards
- Awarded for having the Best Product Knowledge for a UK based Pharmaceutical Company
- Awarded as the Star C.R.E (Customer Representative) for continuous 5 weeks by the Quality Officer for adhering to the KRA’S set by the Client, a UK based Pharmaceutical Company
- Awarded for Leading and Monitoring a team of 15 people for a major Telecom project called Alpha Telecom, a UK based Calling Cards Company
- Appraised & designated as HR & Recruiting Manager in Nete-soft India Ltd within six months from the date of joining for proving excellence in IT Recruitments and HR Management. Single handedly hired the best talent and raised the headcount from a 15-member bench to a 125-member bench in a span of 3 years
- Appraised for being not only a Diligent and Focused Talent Acquisitionist but also good in Sales and Business Development
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Hindi
- Marathi
- Punjabi
- Conversational in Tamil
- Bengali
- Gujarati
Otherdetails
- Passionate about gardening and green & clean environment
- Deep interest in Spirituality, Divinity and a certified Pranic Healer
- An avid Reader of Classical Literature and Fiction, loves to write poems and critical essays
- Certified in Playback Theatre/Applied Theatre/Theatre for the oppressed under the guidance of Chetna Mehrotra from Rangbhoomi
Profile Snapshot
- Thrive Management Services, Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400001, Senior Consultant, 09/01/17, Present
- SandTec Consulting, Dubai, Dubai, UAE, Business Manager, 06/01/16, 09/01/17
- Lobo Management Services LLC, Dubai, Dubai, UAE, Recruitment Consultant, 01/01/14, 05/01/16
- Gauranga Soft tech Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400001, HR & Admin Manager, 10/01/11, 08/01/13
- Maternity Break, 03/01/08, 09/01/11
- Netesoft India Ltd, Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400001, HR Manager, 02/01/05, 02/01/08
- GTL (Global Tele-Systems Ltd), Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400001, Team Manager, 03/01/00, 10/01/04
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Thrive Management Services
09.2017 - Current
Business Manager
SandTec Consulting
06.2016 - 09.2017
Recruitment Consultant
Lobo Management Services LLC
01.2014 - 05.2016
HR & Admin Manager
Gauranga Soft tech Pvt Ltd
10.2011 - 08.2013
HR Manager
Netesoft India Ltd
02.2005 - 02.2008
Team Manager
GTL (Global Tele-Systems Ltd)
03.2000 - 10.2004
- Certified Behavioral Event Interviewer (BEI) from Thomas Assessments
- LinkedIn Certification course on 'Unconscious Bias' by Stacey Gordon
- LinkedIn Certification course on 'Creating a Compelling Job Description' by Freda Thomas
- Trained by British Council of India on Team Building, Leadership Skills and Soft skills
- Scored First Class in the Expertise of English Language Training (ELTS) from British Council of India
- Team Leader Workshop for COPC taken by Christine Gambacorta (VP COPC-Canada)
Online-MBA -
SVKM’S NMIMS
MA Hons - English Literature
Mumbai University
PG Diploma in Corporate Communications - Advertising and Public Relations
XIC-Xavier’s Institute of Communications
Bachelors in Commerce - HR and Marketing specialization
Mumbai University
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