Teja Kerkar

Human Resources professional with nearly eight years of expertise in recruitment, interviewing, job posting, employee termination, training, retention, benefits administration, and payroll management. Proven ability to manage full-cycle HR processes with reliability and efficiency. Highly organized team player with strong communication skills, team-building capabilities, and relationship management proficiency.

Adept at fostering positive workplace culture and driving employee engagement to support organizational goals.

Admin HR Manager - Max Petz Hospitals Pvt Ltd - Goa and Mumbai

(2025-05 - 2025-11)

• Oversee comprehensive human resources and administrative functions across Goa and Mumbai clinics, managing operations for all the employee.
• Manage end-to-end HR lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance appraisals, and exit processes, ensuring seamless employee experience.
• Lead talent acquisition initiatives, successfully filling 60% of vacancies within targeted timelines for both locations.
• Develop and implement employee onboarding, induction, and continuous training programs to enhance workforce capabilities and compliance.
• Drive performance management and appraisal processes, achieving 70% improvement in employee productivity and engagement.
• Initiate employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Administer payroll processing and salary administration with 100% accuracy and timely disbursement for all staff members.
• Ensure full statutory compliance with PF, ESIC, Shops & Establishment Act, and other labor laws, maintaining zero non-compliance incidents during audits.
• Create, update, and enforce HR policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to align with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, effectively resolving queries and implementing corrective actions to enhance compliance.
• Manage all legal documentation, including registration certificates and name change processes, ensuring timely submissions and approvals.
• Provide administrative support and oversee clinic operations, optimizing resource allocation and operational efficiency.

Assistant HR Manager - Bharat CSR Network - Goa and Mumbai

(2024-12 - 2025-02)

• Oversee HR operations for Goa and Mumbai offices as the sole HR professional, managing recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, payroll processing, and labor law compliance.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, including job posting, candidate interviewing, offer coordination, and onboarding, successfully filling 80% of open positions within targeted timelines.
• Serve as primary point of contact for employee relations, promptly addressing queries and resolving concerns to maintain a positive and supportive work environment.
• Implement performance management systems by coordinating appraisals and delivering constructive feedback.
• Identify training and development needs; organize and coordinate programs that enhance employee skills and support career growth.
• Manage payroll and benefits administration across both locations, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements, and resolving payroll-related issues with 100% accuracy.
• Ensure strict compliance with labor laws and company policies by managing employee contracts and maintaining comprehensive HR documentation.
• Develop and execute employee engagement initiatives that increase morale and retention rates.

Senior Human Resource Executive - Sangath

(2022-07 - 2024-11)

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and qualifications. Source, screen, and interview candidates to identify the best talent. Coordinate and facilitate the onboarding process for new hires.
• Employee Relations: Address employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and resolutions. Promote a positive work environment and handle employee relations issues sensitively and confidentially.
• Performance Management: Assist in the performance appraisal process, including goal setting and performance reviews. Support managers in addressing performance-related matters.
• Compliance and Policy Management: Ensure compliance with all labour laws and regulations. Assist in the implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Benefits and Compensation: Administer employee benefits programs and ensure accurate payroll processing. Assist in salary benchmarking and compensation analysis.
• HR Data Management: Maintain HR records and databases, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality. Generate HR reports and analytics as needed.
• HR Projects and Initiatives: Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement efforts. Stay updated on HR trends and best practices to suggest improvements.

HR Executive - Vivajay Brushes (Goa) - Goa

(2018-11 - 2022-04)

• Handling Payroll for on roll staff and contractual employees.
• Recruitment and manpower planning as per the production requirements. Recruitment done for white colar as well as blue colar staff.
• Attending WCA audits conducted by the third party i.e. Intertek.
• Handling Statuary Compliance's.
• Training and development- conducted Mock Drills, Fire Fighting Training, training on Policies and work practice, safety Trainin.
• Taking care of the Employee life cycle.
• Handling audits from different Government bodies like Labour and employmen, PF & ESIC etc.
• Employee engagement activities.
• Handling employee Grievances.
• Compensation and benefit.

HR Consultant - Globus Management Services Pvt Ltd

(2017-06 - 2018-09)

• Handled 22 plus companies for the HR consultancy firm which includes Factories and Shops & Establishments as well.
• Handled Statutary Compliances like generating Challans, Registerations, Exits, withdrawals, claims etc.
• Handled Payroll for certain organisations.
• worked as a statutory advisor
• Maintaining records like attendance, registers under different Acts , employe database etc.
• Attending Audits for different client, internal as well as external.

HR Assistant - Resort Rio

(2015-10 - 2016-08)

• Basics of HR
• Recruitment
• Joining and Exit formalitie.
• Leave records
• staff Grooming
• Induction

B.B.A/ B.M.S - Goa University (2015)

XIIth - English (2012)

Xth - English (2010)