I'm Arcchana Sharma, a strategic HR and executive support professional with 22 years of international experience driving people operations and C-suite productivity. I excel in full-cycle HR management, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance, and I am equally experienced in high-level executive and virtual assistance. I enjoy streamlining processes and boosting collaboration through tools like Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, and more, with a track record of strengthening leadership and elevating the employee experience. I thrive in fast-paced environments, partnering with leadership to deliver people-focused solutions, enable cross-functional teamwork, and support strategic initiatives. My passion lies in enabling executives to focus on their vision while I handle operations, recruitment, and stakeholder coordination with professionalism and a friendly, proactive mindset.

Arcchana Shharma

I'm Arcchana Sharma, a strategic HR and executive support professional with 22 years of international experience driving people operations and C-suite productivity. I excel in full-cycle HR management, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance, and I am equally experienced in high-level executive and virtual assistance. I enjoy streamlining processes and boosting collaboration through tools like Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, and more, with a track record of strengthening leadership and elevating the employee experience. I thrive in fast-paced environments, partnering with leadership to deliver people-focused solutions, enable cross-functional teamwork, and support strategic initiatives. My passion lies in enabling executives to focus on their vision while I handle operations, recruitment, and stakeholder coordination with professionalism and a friendly, proactive mindset.

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I’m Arcchana Sharma, a strategic HR and executive support professional with 22 years of international experience driving people operations and C-suite productivity. I excel in full-cycle HR management, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance, and I am equally experienced in high-level executive and virtual assistance. I enjoy streamlining processes and boosting collaboration through tools like Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, and more, with a track record of strengthening leadership and elevating the employee experience.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, partnering with leadership to deliver people-focused solutions, enable cross-functional teamwork, and support strategic initiatives. My passion lies in enabling executives to focus on their vision while I handle operations, recruitment, and stakeholder coordination with professionalism and a friendly, proactive mindset.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Human Resource Executive at Pharmadox Healthcare Ltd, Malta
May 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Oversee all HR functions including talent management, training and development, onboarding, termination, disciplinary actions, performance appraisals, contract updates, conflict resolution, attendance, salary administration, and ensure legal, regulatory, and cGMP compliance. Delegate operational tasks to the Administration Officer to maintain smooth HR operations. Conduct orientation, training programs, and exit interviews; liaise with QA Systems to update job requirements, job descriptions, and SOPs; participate in continuous improvement initiatives and projects. Manage workplace safety programs including fire drills, fire extinguisher maintenance, trained Fire Wardens, first aid supplies, and trained First Aiders; schedule and maintain mandatory medical tests per company procedures. Maintain HR filing systems and government filings; ensure employee information is updated with government entities such as JobsPlus; perform other related duties.
Senior Human Resource Executive at Handson Systems Ltd, Malta
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Managed full-cycle recruitment for technical roles; partnered with hiring managers to define role requirements, craft staffing plans, and support hybrid and remote workforce models. Sourced candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Reddit, and Stack Overflow, building a talent pool of over 1,000 qualified candidates. Implemented ATS automations (Greenhouse, Workable) to streamline recruitment and reduced average time-to-fill by 20%.
Human Resource Specialist at Energia, UAE
May 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Managed full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for diverse technical roles. Leveraged multiple sourcing platforms to identify and engage candidates. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve workforce planning accuracy. Coordinated onboarding programs and remote training sessions. Ensured compliance with UAE labor regulations and company policies.
Executive Assistant to the CEO at Energia, UAE
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
Calendar management and end-to-end travel management. Supported in project management. Managed social media calendars for leadership. Supported marketing initiatives by preparing communications, reviewing campaign materials for executive approval, and facilitating cross-team coordination.
Virtual Executive Assistant to the General Manager at Semper Engineering, UAE
April 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021
Provided remote administrative support including calendar management, email handling, and travel coordination for executives and teams. Oversaw internal communication on behalf of leadership, ensuring consistent messaging across departments. Supported marketing activities including campaign planning and vendor coordination. Maintained and updated digital filing systems and databases. Supported project management using ClickUp, Airtable, Trello, or Notion. Prepared meeting agendas, took minutes, and followed up on action items.
Executive Assistant to the Power Generation Head at Cummins Inc - UAE
July 1, 2014 - March 1, 2019
Managed the Director's calendar and travel arrangements. Led independent projects in recruitment and diversity and inclusion. Assisted in college hire program focusing on hiring recent female graduates.
Executive Assistant to the Director of Acquisitions and Joint Ventures at GDF Suez
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2014
Managed and organized complex calendars. Drafted, edited, and formatted various documents, including reports, presentations, and internal/external communications. Handled all aspects of executive travel, including flights, accommodations, and creating detailed itineraries.
Executive Assistant to the Head of Business Intelligence at Deutsche Investment Bank, India
September 1, 2011 - August 1, 2013
Managed executives’ calendars and executed complex travel arrangements. Led projects in recruitment and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Assisted in college hire programs focusing on hiring recent graduates. Coordinated meetings across global time zones and organized in-house/off-site activities. Managed expenses using Concur and led CSR initiatives.
Team Leader - Customer Service at ICICI One Source, India
November 1, 2004 - May 1, 2011
Led a customer service team, overseeing day-to-day operations, workflow planning, and performance metrics.

Education

Master of Science in Human Resource Management at Global College Malta, Malta
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Accountancy: Accounts and Economics at University of Mumbai, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Secretarial Studies at Davar's College of Secretarial Practices, Mumbai, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities