Jasmine Arora-Pawa

About Jasmine Arora-Pawa

As a strategic Human Resources Leader and SHRM Member, I partner with executive leadership to align people strategy with business performance. With 8+ years of progressive HR experience and a Juris Doctor background, I bring a unique blend of legal insight, operational excellence, and strategic workforce planning to growing organizations.I currently lead end-to-end HR operations for a 100+ employee organization, overseeing talent acquisition, HRIS implementation, payroll administration, compliance management, benefits strategy, employee relations, and performance management. I serve as a trusted HR Business Partner to leadership, providing data-driven insights and practical solutions that strengthen organizational effectiveness.My impact includes:• Leading full HRIS implementation (UKG Ready), improving reporting efficiency and payroll accuracy• Reducing time-to-fill through structured recruitment strategies and proactive workforce planning• Designing structured onboarding programs that improve early retention and new hire productivity• Ensuring 100% compliance with federal and state regulations (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, EEO)• Managing complex employee relations investigations and mitigating organizational riskI specialize in building scalable HR infrastructure, strengthening compliance frameworks, enhancing employee engagement, and driving operational efficiencies that support business growth.Core Competencies:HR Business Partnership | Organizational Development | Talent Acquisition | Compliance & Risk Management | Payroll & Benefits Administration | Performance Management | HR Analytics | Employee Engagement | Change Management | DEI InitiativesI am passionate about creating high-performing workplace cultures where employees feel supported, leaders feel equipped, and organizations thrive.

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager

   Purity Products

   Dec 2022 — Present · Plainview, NY, US

   Lead strategic HR operations for 100+ employees, serving as primary HR Manager to executive leadership and department heads.• Spearheaded company-wide implementation of UKG Ready HRIS, increasing reporting efficiency and improving data accuracy across payroll and benefits functions.• Reduced time-to-fill through enhanced sourcing strategies, structured interviewing, and proactive workforce planning.• Designed structured onboarding program that improved new hire productivity within first 90 days and reduced early turnover• Oversee multi-state payroll processing with accuracy, ensuring full compliance with federal and state wage regulations.• Administer benefits strategy and open enrollment processes, achieving 100% ACA compliance and successful annual EEO-1 and 1095-C filings.• Lead employee relations investigations and performance management initiatives, mitigating legal risk and strengthening manager accountability.• Manage workers’ compensation and leave of absence cases (FMLA, Paid Family Leave), ensuring timely documentation and regulatory compliance.• Develop and facilitate compliance and workplace training programs, reinforcing a culture of respect, inclusion, and accountability.• Drive employee engagement initiatives that increased internal participation in company programs and improved overall morale.

Education

• Baruch College

  Bachelor's degree, Business/Corporate Communications

• W.T. Clarke High School

  High School

  2003 — 2007

• Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

  Juris Doctor (J.D.), Family Law

  2012 — 2015

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Westlaw
• Certified Mediator
• Motions
• Hearings
• Legal Research
• Mediation
• Legal Assistance
• Microsoft Office
• Family Law
• Microsoft Word
• Arbitration
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Lexisnexis
• Conversational in Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu
• Knowledge of Westlaw, Lexisnexis, and Bloomberg Law