Marita Dsouza

Results-driven HR Business Partner with 13+ years of progressive HR experience, including strategic workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development. Proven ability to align HR initiatives with business goals in fast-paced and complex environments. Trusted advisor to leadership with a deep understanding of business and people needs.

HR Business Partner - Apollo Pharmacies Ltd. - Goa

(2024-05)

Partnered with business leaders across functions to drive strategic HR initiatives aligned with business objectives.

• Spearheaded end-to-end talent management programs, including high-potential employee identification and succession planning.
• Collaborated with leadership on workforce planning, resulting in a 15% improvement in resource allocation efficiency.
• Led performance management cycles and guided business units through calibration sessions and feedback delivery.
• Implemented employee engagement surveys and action plans, boosting engagement scores by 20% over 2 years.
• Served as the single point of contact for HR support for two business units totaling over 300 employees.
• Managed employee relations cases with sensitivity, ensuring compliance with labor laws and corporate policies.

Human Resource Manager - The Verda Group - Goa

(2019-01 - 2024-04)

• Coordinated recruitment strategies with hiring managers and reduced time-to-fill by 25%.
• Provided coaching to line managers on people-related issues and HR policies
• Supported diversity & inclusion initiatives leading to a more inclusive workplace culture.
• Oversaw performance review cycles, offering feedback and development plans to employees.
• Managed employee relations by addressing concerns and fostering a positive work culture.
• Ensured compliance with all local and state labor laws.
• Conducted compensation and benefits analysis to ensure competitive employee offerings.
• Administered HRIS system for employee records, payroll, and performance data.
• Lead conflict resolution and mediation for workplace disputes

HR Officer - Vedanta Resources Ltd. - Goa

(2007-12 - 2018-04)

Handled day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, exit management, HRMIS updates, and payroll coordination.

• Developed employee orientation materials and conducted induction programs for new hires.
• Supported annual audit processes and ensured HR policy compliance and documentation.

P G Diploma - Human Resource Management - SCDL Pune (2011)

Masters - English

B Sc - Goa University (2007)

12th - Goa University (2004)

Certified - TEFL/TESOL and Business English teaching - Asian College of Teachers (2021)