Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Software
Key HR Skills
Accomplishments
Community Service
Timeline
Sadhana Joseph

Sadhana Joseph

Employee Success Partner
United Kingdom

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Employee Relations Specialist & HR Business Partner with over 14+ years of experience driving high-performance cultures, resolving complex employee relations matters, and implementing transformative HR strategies.


Adept at conflict resolution, compliance, and workforce optimization, with a track record of reducing attrition by 15% and enhancing employee satisfaction. Strong leadership in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development, ensuring alignment with business goals.


CIPD Level 7 Certified with a Master's in HRM. Passionate about fostering positive workplace environments and championing employee advocacy.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Employee Success Advisor

Access Group
10.2024 - Current
  • Managed high-risk employee relations cases, advising senior leaders on complex issues and ensuring compliance
  • Spearheaded initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction, contributing to a 15% decrease in turnover
  • Partnered with leadership to streamline HR processes, improving operational efficiency and decision-making

HR Advisor

Outfox the Market
06.2023 - 04.2024
  • Implemented retention programs, leading to a 15% reduction in turnover and increased engagement
  • Standardised recruitment strategies, driving a 30% increase in qualified candidates
  • Led HR compliance initiatives, reducing company liability and ensuring adherence to employment laws

HR Service Delivery Senior Analyst – Team Lead

Accenture
05.2020 - 08.2022
  • Led succession and role evaluations for 90,000+ employees, enhancing career progression planning
  • Redesigned performance management systems, resulting in increased employee engagement and productivity

HR Consultant

AAG Events / American Breeze
07.2017 - 11.2019
  • Managed a team of five, optimising recruitment and retention strategies, reducing turnover by 25%
  • Led compliance initiatives, ensuring 100% alignment with UAE labour laws
  • Forecasted workforce needs, achieving a 30% improvement in staffing efficiency

HR Business Partner

ABCD Studios (Event Management)
05.2013 - 04.2017
  • Oversaw organisational expansion, managing HR operations, recruitment, and risk assessment, ensuring business scalability
  • Designed and implemented employee engagement initiatives, increasing productivity by 20%

Assistant HR Manager

Broadcast Middle East
01.2009 - 01.2011

HR Generalist

Kleindienst Properties
01.2008 - 01.2009

HR Executive

TEO
01.2007 - 01.2008

HR & Recruitment Executive

Standard Chartered Bank
01.2005 - 01.2006

Education

Master of Science - Human Resource Management & Training

University of Leicester, United Kingdom
04.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology

University of Bombay, India
01.2002 - 01.2005

Skills

Problem-solving

Certification

CIPD Level 7 Certified, CIPD, 12/31/24

Software

Workday Cornerstone ServiceNow BambooHR PeopleHR Salesforce Zoho Recruit Xero Sniperhire PeopleSoft

Key HR Skills

  • Talent Acquisition & Retention


  • Organisational Development & Change Management


  • TUPE & Employment Law Compliance


  • Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution


  • Union Negotiations


  • Workforce Planning & Performance Management


  • Learning & Development Strategy


  • Diversity & Inclusion Facilitation


  • HR Policy Documentation & Compliance


  • HRIS & Data Analytics

Accomplishments

  • Employee Relations & Retention – Managed high-volume casework, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and performance management, ensuring compliance and fairness
  • Change & TUPE Management – Led TUPE processes for business acquisitions, ensuring smooth transitions and mitigating legal risks
  • HR Strategy & Policy Development – Designed and implemented policies that enhanced compliance and reduced liabilities by 20%
  • Performance & Succession Planning – Developed robust frameworks that improved employee productivity by 30% and leadership pipeline efficiency
  • Data-Driven HR Decisions – Analyzed workforce metrics to drive insights, reducing time-to-hire by 25% and optimizing cost efficiencies
  • HR Systems & Compliance – Proficient in Workday, Access Assist, PeopleHR, ServiceNow, BambooHR, and other HRIS platforms to automate HR functions and drive efficiency.

Community Service

  • Leicester Animal Aid (LAA), 01/01/23, Present, Volunteering in pet product distribution and shelter support.


  • University of Leicester ‘Big Sleep’ Event, 01/01/23, Fundraising and support for homeless initiatives.


  • Dubai Cares Initiative, 01/01/07, Assisted in setup for educational initiatives targeting poverty reduction.

Timeline

Employee Success Advisor - Access Group
10.2024 - Current
CIPD Level 7 Certified, CIPD, 12/31/24
01-2024
HR Advisor - Outfox the Market
06.2023 - 04.2024
University of Leicester - Master of Science, Human Resource Management & Training
04.2022 - 01.2023
HR Service Delivery Senior Analyst – Team Lead - Accenture
05.2020 - 08.2022

CHRP – Certified Human Resources Professional, American Certification Institute, USA, 12/31/24

08-2019

CHRM – Certified Human Resources Manager, American Certification Institute, USA, 12/31/24

08-2019
HR Consultant - AAG Events / American Breeze
07.2017 - 11.2019
HR Business Partner - ABCD Studios (Event Management)
05.2013 - 04.2017
Assistant HR Manager - Broadcast Middle East
01.2009 - 01.2011
HR Generalist - Kleindienst Properties
01.2008 - 01.2009
HR Executive - TEO
01.2007 - 01.2008
HR & Recruitment Executive - Standard Chartered Bank
01.2005 - 01.2006
University of Bombay - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology And Sociology
01.2002 - 01.2005
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