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Tersia Ponsamy

@tersiaponsamy

Analytical HR professional with psychology background focused on talent strategy and employee engagement.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking HR or L&D roles where I can apply psychology-informed talent strategies, design employee development programs, and foster an inclusive, growth-focused culture.

I am an analytical and emotionally intelligent Human Resources professional grounded in psychology, with hands-on experience designing training, managing onboarding and recruitment, and enforcing company policies to ensure labor law compliance.

My work history includes HR and administrative leadership at Indian Ocean Admin Services where I managed compensation claims, creditors and debtors, in-house IT support, and coordinated company incentives and events, alongside freelance academic support and customer-facing order management roles.

I hold a BA (Cum Laude) in Psychology and am pursuing an Honours degree; I augment my qualifications with certifications in counselling skills, special-needs education, early childhood development, TEFL, and autism-focused continuing education to deliver empathetic, evidence-informed HR and learning solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

HR Administrator

Indian Ocean Admin Services

Sep 2019 - Present (6 years)

Developed and enforced company policies ensuring labor law compliance, managed onboarding and recruitment, and coordinated incentives and company events to improve employee engagement.

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Self-Employed Tutor

Freelance

Mar 2020 - Jun 2025 (5 years 3 months)

Provided academic support in essay writing, reading comprehension, historical analysis, and literary discussion to improve student outcomes and writing skills.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of South Africa logoUA

University of South Africa

Bachelor of Arts Honours, Psychology

2025 -

Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology at the University of South Africa beginning March 2025.

University of South Africa logoUA

University of South Africa

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

2018 - 2023

Grade: Cum Laude

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Cum Laude distinction from March 2018 to October 2023.

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Software and tools used professionally

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