Sujata Rijal
@sujatarijal
Senior HR professional driving compliance, people strategy, and safeguarding excellence.
NepalWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior Human Resources professional with more than 13 years of hands-on experience across HR policy and compliance, recruitment (local and international), staff wellbeing, compensation and benefits, safeguarding, performance management, and HR administration. I have a strong track record updating HR manuals, implementing HRIS solutions, leading compensation and performance processes, and aligning people initiatives with organizational goals in international NGOs.
I combine strategic thinking with practical delivery—successfully updating HR policy manuals, achieving high compliance with labor laws and safeguarding, leading country-level HRIS rollouts, and driving staff engagement and pay equity initiatives. I am collaborative, ethical, and focused on simplifying complexity to deliver measurable HR improvements that support organizational objectives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
People and Culture Manager
ActionAid International Nepal
Dec 2024 - Nov 2025 (11 months)
Updated HR Policy & Procedure Manual within 4 months, ensured 100% compliance with national labor laws and safeguarding standards, and aligned People & Culture initiatives with organizational strategy to improve international staff administration.
Human Resources Coordinator
CRS Nepal
Sep 2017 - Dec 2024 (7 years 3 months)
Led updates to the CRS Nepal personnel manual to achieve full local compliance, managed compensation and performance cycles, implemented HRIS Project Insight, and advanced GESI integration across HR processes.
Resourcing Officer
Plan International Nepal
Jan 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 8 months)
Managed end-to-end recruitment (≈150 hires), streamlined recruitment processes and documentation for fairness and compliance, and supported HRIS implementation and induction programs.
Senior Human Resources Associate
Room to Read Nepal
Nov 2011 - Dec 2015 (4 years 1 month)
Managed payroll for 120+ staff, led personnel budgeting and HRMS implementation, and administered recruitment, benefits, insurance claims, and performance processes to improve HR operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lord Buddha Education Foundation, Sikkim Manipal University
Master of Business Administration, Human Resource Management
2009 - 2011
Completed a Master of Business Administration with specialization in Human Resource Management between February 2009 and January 2011.
Ace Institute of Management, Pokhara University
Bachelor of Business Administration, General Management
2004 - 2008
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with specialization in General Management from August 2004 to August 2008.
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Location
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