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Sadhana Joseph
Employee Relations & Strategic People Partner
United Kingdom
Summary
- CIPD Level 7 qualified HR professional with a Master’s in HRM and 15+ years of multi-sector experience, offering strong UK employment law and Employee Relations expertise.
- 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.
- Passionate about fostering positive workplace environments with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Employee Success Advisor
The Access Group
United Kingdom
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Successfully led and closed high-risk, complex employee relations cases with zero escalation to tribunal, protecting the organization from legal and reputational risk.
- Delivered employee and leadership engagement initiatives that reduced voluntary turnover by 15% and improved overall employee satisfaction scores.
- Managed the full performance management cycle for all employees, achieving 100% on-time completion of appraisals, feedback and goal-setting.
- Partnered with senior leadership to redesign and streamline performance processes, cutting administrative workload and improving decision-making speed across the business.
- Strengthened workplace culture by implementing proactive communication channels and resolving underlying employee concerns, resulting in improved engagement feedback.
- Launched wellbeing and mental-health programs that reduced sickness absence and supported healthier work practices.
- Introduced talent management and succession planning frameworks, identifying high-potential employees and creating development pathways to support future leadership growth.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to address organizational needs and priorities effectively.
People Advisor
Outfox the Market
United Kingdom
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Advised leaders and employees on policies, benefits, compensation and HR programs, ensuring consistent application and fair decision-making across the organization.
- Designed and delivered retention initiatives that reduced voluntary turnover by 15% and improved employee engagement scores.
- Standardized end-to-end recruitment processes, resulting in a 30% increase in qualified candidates and faster time-to-hire.
- Led HR compliance activities, including policy updates, audits and training, significantly reducing organizational risk and ensuring full adherence to employment law.
- Streamlined HR operations by enhancing HRIS utilization, improving data accuracy, reporting capability and overall process efficiency.
- Oversaw payroll operations with 100% accuracy and strict confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
- Supported organizational change programs through clear communication, stakeholder engagement and employee transition support.
- Delivered structured onboarding and role-specific training for new hires, accelerating time-to-productivity and strengthening capability across teams.
- Ensured ongoing compliance with labour legislation through regular audits and timely policy updates aligned with UK employment standards.
- Partnered with senior management on workforce planning initiatives, aligning talent, skills and organizational needs with strategic business goals.
HR Service Delivery Senior Analyst – Team Lead
Accenture
India
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 for clients
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased operational effectiveness.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
HR Consultant
AAG Events / American Breeze
Dubai - U.A.E
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Managed a team of five, optimizing 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)
Dubai - U.A.E
05.2013 - 04.2017
- Oversaw organizational expansion, managing HR operations, recruitment, and risk assessment, ensuring business scalability
- Designed and implemented employee engagement initiatives, increasing productivity by 20%
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
Assistant HR Manager
Broadcast Middle East
Dubai - U.A.E
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Collaborated with senior management to create competitive compensation packages, attracting top talent to the company.
- Promoted continuous learning opportunities by coordinating professional development workshops for staff members.
- Managed recruitment efforts, resulting in a more diverse and qualified workforce.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
HR Generalist
Kleindienst Properties
Dubai - U.A.E
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Administered payroll accurately, ensuring timely payment processing while minimizing errors in calculations or deductions.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Conducted thorough job analyses to create accurate job descriptions for various roles within organization.
HR Executive
TEO
Dubai - U.A.E
01.2007 - 01.2008
HR & Recruitment Executive
Standard Chartered Bank
Dubai - U.A.E
01.2005 - 01.2006
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management & Training
04.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
01.2002 - 01.2005
Skills
Problem-solving
Certification
CIPD Level 7 Certified, CIPD, 12/31/24
Software
People HR
Cornerstone
ServiceNow
BambooHR
Salesforce
Zoho Recruit
Sage 50
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.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Employee Success Advisor - The Access Group
10.2024 - 10.2025
CIPD Level 7 Certified, CIPD, 12/31/24
01-2024
People 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