Tersia Ponsamy
@tersiaponsamy
Analytical HR professional with psychology background focused on talent strategy and employee engagement.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
Creditors Clerk
Ignition Group
Sep 2015 - Sep 2019 (4 years)
Assessed creditworthiness, verified documentation, processed orders and maintained records while serving as primary contact for customer service enquiries and supervising daily order processing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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
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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