Sandeep Thiara, MHRM

Head of People at Duetto

Sandeep Thiara has a diverse background in HR, with experience in various roles and industries.

Sandeep is currently the Head of People at Duetto, where they oversee the company's global People Operations team. In this role, they partner with executives on people strategy and builds a foundation for the organization. Sandeep has also set up a PEO for multiple countries.

Prior to their current position, Sandeep was the Director of People Operations at Duetto, where they played a key role in setting up the company's PEO and provided guidance on building a strong organization.

Before joining Duetto, Sandeep served as the Interim Head of People Operations, leading a global HR and operations team. Sandeep was responsible for recruitment efforts, developing company policies and programs, and ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in candidate selection.

Sandeep also has experience as a People Operations Manager at Duetto, where they served as the company-wide point of contact for HR-related issues. Sandeep provided support to executives and the leadership team in areas such as management skills, performance reviews, and employee conflicts. Sandeep was also an expert in US employment laws and implemented various HR initiatives.

Prior to Duetto, Sandeep worked as a Senior Human Resources Generalist at Tutor Perini Building Corp. In this role, they provided direction and coaching to leadership, ensured compliance with labor laws, and managed the new-hire and offboarding processes. Sandeep also handled employee leaves of absences.

Additionally, Sandeep gained experience as a Human Resources Specialist at Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA), where they provided HR support.

Earlier in their career, Sandeep worked as a Human Resources and Operations Manager at Subway. In this role, they were responsible for hiring, onboarding, training, and staff retention. Sandeep also managed personnel files, administered employee benefits, conducted performance reviews, and provided guidance on legal HR practices.

Overall, Sandeep Thiara has a strong background in HR, with experience in leading global teams, setting up HR processes, and implementing various HR programs and initiatives.

Sandeep Thiara, MHRM, has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Human Development with a minor in Education and Psychology from the University of California, Davis, which was obtained between 2004 and 2008. They then pursued a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from National University from 2009 to 2011.

In addition to formal education, Sandeep Thiara has obtained various certifications from LinkedIn. These certifications include Certification Prep: SHRM-CP, Become an HR Business Partner, Become an L&D Professional, Build a Company Learning and Development Program, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for All, Leading during Times of Change, Managing Others Effectively, Managing Performance, Women in Leadership, Become a Leader, Developing Credibility as a Leader, Developing Executive Presence, Developing Your Leadership Philosophy, Emerging Leader Foundations, Human Resources: Strategic Workforce Planning, Leading Effectively, Leading through Relationships, Leading with Emotional Intelligence, Leading with Purpose, and Prioritizing Effectively as a Leader. These certifications were obtained between September and December 2022.

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Timeline

  • Head of People

    August, 2022 - present

  • Director of People Operations

    March, 2022

  • Interim Head of People Operations

    February, 2021

  • People Operations Manager

    September, 2018

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