Sudipa Karmakar

15+ years' international experience across HR, talent acquisition, payroll administration, employee relations and business operations. Experienced supporting organisations across Ireland, the UK, UAE and India, with expertise in end-to-end recruitment, HR compliance, payroll coordination, operational reporting and stakeholder management and government tenders of India, UK, Ireland.

Assistant HR & Business Operations Manager - Hunter Marshall - Ireland

(2025-07)

• Managed the complete recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding.
• Acted as the primary point of contact for European clients, understanding hiring requirements and delivering timely recruitment solutions.
• Planned and executed employee engagement initiatives and resolved workplace grievances, enhancing employee relations and contributing to a positive work environment.
• Maintained HR documentation, including offer letters, employment contracts, onboarding records, employee files, and HRMS updates.
• Coordinated monthly payroll processing by preparing salary inputs, validating attendance and leave records, and ensuring accuracy of incentives and statutory deductions.
• Maintained working knowledge of payroll compliance, including TDS, PF, ESI, and other statutory requirements related to employee compensation and benefits.
• Coordinated with internal departments and external service providers, including payroll, finance, and accounting teams, to ensure seamless business operations.
• Supported sales and business operations through effective administrative coordination and government tenders.
• Performed bank reconciliations and maintained accurate financial records across multiple business entities.
• Maintained general ledgers and assisted with month-end closing, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Collaborated closely with finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and timely completion of accounting activities.
• Utilized Sage 50 Accounts and Zoho for accounting, financial reporting, payroll support, sales order processing, and business performance tracking.

Business & HR Manager-HRBP - Octane Edutech Pvt. Ltd. - UAE, UK & India

(2011-09 - 2025-06)

• Managed the complete recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, onboarding, and stakeholder management.
• Led a team of recruiters, managing end-to-end recruitment for technical and non-technical roles across India, UAE and UK.
• Oversaw HR operations, including payroll coordination, employee relations, performance appraisals, compliance, and HR documentation.
• Assisted with payroll processing, employee records management, and statutory compliance across multiple regions.
• Created MIS reports, HR analytics, and management dashboards to inform strategic decisions and enhance organisational performance.
• Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring audit readiness and adherence to organisational compliance standards.
• Supported senior management with operational planning, financial reporting, and business process optimization.
• Managed day-to-day business operations and administrative functions across the UK, UAE, and India.
• Coordinated with government authorities and internal teams for tender and project execution across UAE and India.
• Played a key role in the successful execution of government-funded tender projects, including PMKVY, Utkarsh Bangla, and Aliah University initiatives.
• Provided Executive Assistant support to senior leadership, including calendar management, reporting, meeting coordination, and executive communications.
• Maintained financial records, monitored cash flow, processed sales orders, and supported invoicing, payroll, and collections.

HR & Admin Executive - B3Net Technologies Pvt. Ltd. - India

(2011-06 - 2011-08)

• Managed the complete recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, onboarding, and stakeholder management.
• Supported HR administration by processing payroll and maintaining accurate employee documentation.
• Delivered high level of service to customers in effort to build upon future relationships.
• Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
• Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.

Bachelor of Computer Application - Computer Application - Techno India University

Master of Business Administration - HR & Marketing - Techno India University