Sujal Patel

Key Responsibilities Essential Skills

1. Strategic Partnering:
Collaborate with senior leadership to understand business objectives, market dynamics, and organizational challenges within the region. Proactively develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that align with these goals, enhancing organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and talent development.

2. Talent Management & Development:
Support strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and succession planning, in collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence. This includes identifying training needs, aligning learning programs with business priorities, and building talent pipelines for critical roles.

3. Employee Relations & Compliance:
Address complex employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary actions. Provide expert guidance on HR policies and ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations, promoting a fair, ethical, and legally compliant workplace.

4. Change Management & Transformation:
Support organizational transformation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. Lead change management strategies to enable smooth transitions, strengthen employee communication, and build alignment across all organizational levels.

5. Culture & Engagement:
Promote the company’s values and inclusive culture by embedding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) strategies. Partner with leadership to create a high-performance, values-driven environment. Champion employee wellness and engagement initiatives through structured connect programs.

6. Data & Insights:
Leverage HR metrics and people analytics to identify trends, assess potential risks, and recommend improvements to HR policies and practices. Use data-driven insights to drive strategic decision-making.

• Business Acumen:
  Strong understanding of the F&B industry, including key market trends, competitor landscape, and operational intricacies.
• HR Expertise:
  In-depth knowledge of core HR functions, industry best practices, and employment laws, especially within the F&B sector.
• Strategic Thinking:
  Ability to assess complex issues, develop long-term solutions, and align HR efforts with broader business strategies.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills:
  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and clearly convey complex information.
• Leadership & Coaching:
  Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor teams, while fostering an inclusive and growth-oriented work environment.
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills:
  Competent in using data to diagnose problems, resolve conflicts, and make informed, practical decisions.
• Adaptability & Change Management:
  Capable of navigating and managing change effectively, while staying flexible in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

1. Recruitment and Selection

• Sourcing & Hiring:
  Identify and attract qualified candidates through various channels, such as online job portals, social media platforms, and recruitment agencies.
• Managing the Recruitment Process:
  Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle—from initial screening to onboarding—ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience.

2. Training and Development

• Identifying Training Needs:
  Assess skill gaps and development areas through performance reviews, feedback, and observation.
• Developing Training Programs:
  Design and implement training initiatives, including workshops, e-learning modules, and mentorship programs, to enhance employee skills and capabilities.

3. Performance Management

• Setting Performance Goals:
  Collaborate with managers to define clear, measurable performance objectives aligned with business goals.
• Conducting Performance Reviews:
  Facilitate regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to support employee growth and development.

4. Compensation and Benefits

• Managing Payroll:
  Administer payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely disbursement of salaries and wages.
• Administering Benefits:
  Oversee employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and additional employee perks.

5. Employee Relations

• Addressing Employee Concerns:
  Handle grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary matters promptly and fairly, maintaining a healthy work environment.
• Promoting a Positive Work Culture:
  Foster a workplace culture built on transparency, inclusivity, collaboration, and mutual respect.

6. Compliance

• Ensuring Legal Compliance:
  Ensure adherence to labor laws and employment regulations, including those concerning equal opportunity, compensation, and workplace safety.
• Policy Development & Implementation:
  Develop, review, and enforce HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency and fairness across the organization.

7. Strategic HR Planning

• Aligning HR with Business Goals:
  Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategies with the organization's broader business objectives.
• Talent Management & Succession Planning:
  Identify high-potential employees and support succession planning initiatives to secure leadership continuity and organizational growth.

• Deftly managed the sourcing of profiles through different job portals, referrals, Social Networking etc.
• Handling both Internal recruitment as well as contract staffing
• Releasing Offer/Appointment/Increment letters, Conducting induction of new Joiners
• Played a vital role in Team handling.
• Conduct employee on boarding and help organize training & development initiatives
• Prepared job descriptions for various positions and developed appropriate questions for prospective candidates
• Designed and maintained job postings on various social media sites and websites with various tools
• Coordinated with hiring manager and participated in the interviewing panel
• Analyzed various job applications and filtered candidates through telephonic or one on one Interviews
• Communicated results to the candidates and the organization for all selections
• Assisted in recruitment of staff members and members on contract basis across organization
• Prepared all recruitment strategies and ensured achievement of all objectives
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Rewards & Recognition
• LinkedIn Social Media Marketing
• Joining & Existing Process
• Startup setup experience
• Employee enjoyment
• Payroll
• Performance appraisal

• Deftly managed the sourcing of profiles through different job portals, referrals, Social Networking etc.
• Handling both Internal recruitment as well as contract staffing
• Releasing Offer/Appointment/Increment letters, Conducting induction of new Joiners
• Played a vital role in Team handling.
• Conduct employee on boarding and help organize training & development initiatives
• Prepared job descriptions for various positions and developed appropriate questions for prospective candidates
• Designed and maintained job postings on various social media sites and websites with various tools
• Coordinated with hiring manager and participated in the interviewing panel
• Analyzed various job applications and filtered candidates through telephonic or one on one Interviews
• Communicated results to the candidates and the organization for all selections
• Assisted in recruitment of staff members and members on contract basis across organization
• Prepared all recruitment strategies and ensured achievement of all objectives
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Rewards & Recognition
• LinkedIn Social Media Marketing
• Joining & Existing Process
• Startup setup experience
• Employee enjoyment
• Payroll
• Performance appraisal

• Deftly managed the sourcing of profiles through different job portals, referrals, Social Networking etc.
• Handling both Internal recruitment as well as contract staffing
• Releasing Offer/Appointment/Increment letters, Conducting induction of new Joiners
• Played a vital role in Team handling.
• Conduct employee on boarding and help organize training & development initiatives
• Prepared job descriptions for various positions and developed appropriate questions for prospective candidates
• Designed and maintained job postings on various social media sites and websites with various tools
• Coordinated with hiring manager and participated in the interviewing panel
• Analyzed various job applications and filtered candidates through telephonic or one on one Interviews
• Communicated results to the candidates and the organization for all selections
• Assisted in recruitment of staff members and members on contract basis across organization
• Prepared all recruitment strategies and ensured achievement of all objectives
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Rewards & Recognition
• LinkedIn Social Media Marketing
• Joining & Existing Process
• Startup setup experience
• Employee enjoyment
• Payroll
• Performance appraisal