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Sapna Khurana

@sapnakhurana

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HR leader driving strategic HR transformation, compliance, and people-centered growth.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a senior HR leadership role where I can drive HR transformation, implement HRIS, ensure compliance, and build high-performing, growth-minded teams.

I am an HR visionary with 18 years of experience leading end-to-end HR functions, driving HRIS implementations, and aligning people strategy with business goals. I have a strong record of stabilizing HR operations, improving talent acquisition and retention, and delivering measurable process improvements across organizations.

As a hands-on senior HR leader, I have operated as a one-person HR department and led HR teams up to several direct reports while partnering with executive leadership to execute change management, compliance, and workforce optimization. My achievements include directing HR transformations, implementing HRIS solutions, and building employee relations, training, and performance programs that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director HR

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Cabo Connection

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Manage end-to-end HR operations for a 90+ employee Generative AI company as a single-person HR department, implementing HRIS solutions and ensuring legal compliance across the employee lifecycle.

HRIS Implementation Employee Relations Compliance Recruitment Onboarding Performance Management

Sr. Director HR

Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services

Aug 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Led HR department with two direct reports overseeing HR operations for ~200 employees, driving strategic planning, HRIS adoption, and stabilization of HR processes across the organization.

HR Operations Team Leadership HRIS Strategic Planning Employee Relations Compliance Change Management

Director HR

Aldersly Retirement Community

Oct 2019 - Jul 2022 (2 years 9 months)

Served on the executive team providing full HR oversight including policy implementation, HRIS technology, compensation and benefits, and led HR change initiatives to improve recruitment and talent development.

HR Management Compensation Benefits Payroll Performance Management Talent Management Employee Relations

HRIS Manager

Petaluma Health Center

Jan 2019 - Sep 2019 (8 months)

Restructured HR function, developed companywide HR policies and streamlined onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, and performance processes to improve engagement and retention.

HRIS Policy Development Onboarding Offboarding Employee Engagement Performance Management

Human Resource Manager

Bellevue Union School District

Mar 2018 - Dec 2018 (9 months)

Provided HR leadership across five school sites (400+ employees), implementing HR strategies for talent acquisition, benefits, training, records, and labor relations to improve compliance and retention.

K 12 HR Talent Acquisition Benefits Administration Employee Relations Records Management Training Development

HR Generalist

Enphase Energy

May 2017 - Jan 2018 (8 months)

Reduced orientation time by one-third and overhauled HR filing systems to restore legal compliance while managing hiring, benefits, leave, and handbook updates for the organization.

Onboarding HR Compliance Records Management Recruiting Benefits Administration Employee Handbook

Sr. HR Manager

Amity University

Mar 2011 - Dec 2016 (5 years 9 months)

Supported strategic HR planning, led onboarding, policy maintenance, grievance resolution, and cross-functional supplier relationships to align HR activities with institutional goals.

Onboarding Policy Development Grievances HR strategy Supplier Management Performance Management Confidentiality

Branch Manager

ICFAI University

Jan 2006 - Feb 2011 (5 years 1 month)

Led branch operations and integrated marketing campaigns, progressing from Counsellor to Branch Manager and consistently achieving top-performer recognition.