Sonjoe Patil
@sonjoepatil
I am an experienced Senior HR specialist with 16+ years in talent acquisition, HRMS implementation, and compliance.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior HR specialist with over 16 years of cross-sector experience leading talent acquisition, HRMS implementations, and strategic workforce planning for large institutions. I have led teams, revamped performance management systems, reduced hiring cycle times by 30%, and achieved 100% HR audit compliance.
I deliver measurable HR outcomes—implementing HRMS ERP to cut administrative workload by 25% and improving payroll accuracy to 95%. I am pursuing a Ph.D., present at industry events, and bring hands-on expertise in SAP-HR, ATS platforms, MIS reporting, grievance handling, and employee lifecycle management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior HR Consultant
Datta Meghe Medical College & Hospitals
Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 (11 months)
Spearheaded HR operations for six institutes, led a team of 7 HR executives and streamlined recruitment to reduce hiring cycle time by 30% for 200+ positions; conducted HR audits achieving 100% statutory compliance.
Sr. Consultant – Human Resources
Datta Meghe Medical College & Hospitals
Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 (11 months)
Spearheaded HR operations for six institutes, led a team of 7 HR executives and streamlined recruitment to reduce hiring cycle time by 30% for 200+ positions; conducted HR audits achieving 100% statutory compliance.
Head – HR
Symbiosis Foundation
Mar 2023 - Nov 2023 (8 months)
Led end-to-end HR for distance learning programs and two universities; implemented HRMS ERP reducing administrative workload by 25% and developed workforce planning aligned with institutional objectives.
Head of HR
Symbiosis Foundation
Mar 2023 - Nov 2023 (8 months)
Led HR for Distance Learning programs and two universities, implementing HRMS ERP to reduce administrative workload by 25% and developing workforce plans aligned with senior management.
Deputy General Manager – HR
Crossword Bookstores Pvt. Ltd.
May 2022 - Mar 2023 (10 months)
Revamped PMS and attendance via HRMS to improve payroll accuracy to 95%, achieved 100% HR audit compliance and reduced attrition by 15% through targeted retention programs.
Manager – Human Resources
Village Social Transformation Foundation
Aug 2018 - Aug 2021 (3 years)
Managed recruitment and HR operations for World Bank-funded SMART project and CMRDF for 500 fellows; secured Great Place to Work certification and led HR audits and fellowship training programs.
Area Head HR
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
May 2015 - May 2017 (2 years)
Managed end-to-end hiring for 1,000+ employees achieving 90% alignment with manpower budgets and led L&D programs that increased productivity metrics by 20%.
Manager Human Resources
The Mobile Store Limited - Essar Group
May 2011 - Oct 2014 (3 years 5 months)
Led HR operations including hiring, retention, succession planning and statutory compliance while driving HR transformation and improving employee engagement across functions.
Manager - Human Resources
The Mobile Store Limited
May 2011 - Oct 2014 (3 years 5 months)
Led on-time hiring, succession planning and HR audits across retail operations, driving employee retention and HR process transformation.
Executive HR & Admin
Essar Information Technology Limited – AEGIS Ltd.
Jun 2006 - May 2011 (4 years 11 months)
Coordinated hiring and onboarding, organized recruitment events and maintained MIS reporting to support strategic staffing and performance management decisions.
Executive HR & Admin
Essar Information Technology Limited
Jun 2006 - May 2011 (4 years 11 months)
Coordinated staffing with program leads, managed onboarding and recruitment events, and maintained MIS reporting to support strategic hiring decisions.
HR & Admin Executive
Essar Information Technology Limited
Jun 2006 - May 2011 (4 years 11 months)
Coordinated with program leads on staffing strategy, oversaw hiring and onboarding, organized recruitment events and maintained MIS to inform strategic hiring decisions.
Business Development Executive
Dinshaw's Dairy Foods Limited
Oct 2005 - Apr 2006 (6 months)
Opened new outlets and managed a team of 8 sales representatives to grow business, overseeing orders and bulk outlet visits to expand market presence.
Management Trainee
UT Worldwide (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Oct 2004 - May 2005 (7 months)
Supported branch operations, maintained client relations, assisted in back-office operations and implemented policy and documentation for letters of credit.
Management Trainee - BD & Ops
UT Worldwide (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Oct 2004 - May 2005 (7 months)
Supported branch operations and client relations, assisted in back-office management and implemented policies while handling letters of credit documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed University), Wardha
Doctor of Philosophy, Business Management
2024 - 2028
Grade: perusing
Activities and societies: Topic of Research is Mental Health and Burnout in Staff
Pursuing Doctor of Philosophy at Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha; commenced in July 2024.
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (DU), Wardha
Doctor of Philosophy
2024 -
Ph.D. candidate (July 2024 batch) at Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research.
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Master of Business Administration, Human Resources and Marketing
Master of Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources and Marketing, completed in 2004.
GS College of Commerce, Nagpur
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce completed in 2002.
G.S. College of Commerce, Nagpur
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce from G.S. College of Commerce, Nagpur, completed in 2002.
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