Ananya Kakoti
Employee Experience Manager
Jeddah
Summary
Dynamic and people-oriented HR professional with 4+ years of hands-on experience in Employee Engagement, Onboarding, HR Operations, and Compliance. Demonstrated leadership in executing large-scale onboarding (3000+ hires), fostering inclusive work environments, and driving data-informed HR decisions. Adept at working with diverse teams across geographies, and open to opportunities in Saudi Arabia that value women in leadership, HR excellence, and cultural adaptability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Manager - Employee Experience, Human Resources
Axis Bank Ltd.
03.2021 - Current
- Led onboarding and induction for 4000+ hires, ensuring a seamless experience and full compliance with HR policies.
- Conducted weekly new-hire induction sessions across regions, improving retention and engagement from day one.
- Published weekly/monthly HR Analytics and MIS reports for South Region to support strategic decision-making.
- Spearheaded employee engagement programs and events for over 60+ employees across South India.
- Managed background verification and HR compliance as per regulatory standards.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with IT, Business, and Senior Leadership to align HR processes with business goals.
Network Engineer (Client Coordination & Process Design)
Ericsson Global India Services Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Designed over 1000+ microwave links for Airtel Africa and MBNL UK projects.
- Interacted with cross-border clients (Ericsson, Nokia, BT) to troubleshoot and optimize network tools and services.
- Developed internal tools and flowcharts for improved tracking and team efficiency.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Management Practice & Leadership
Vedica Scholars Programme for Women
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication
Sikkim Manipal University
Skills
- Onboarding & Induction
- HR Compliance & Ethics
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Team Management
Certification
HR Analytics using MS Excel
Interests
Passionate about sports (Cricket & Badminton)
Engaged in sustainability and community outreach with NGOs (Goonj, Chintan)
Leadership Intern Mentorship
- Mentored and managed two HR interns during onboarding processes, one of whom was converted to full-time employee.
- Designed 'Wall of Fame' and 'Employee Experience Survey' for HR leadership presentation.
- Led CSR and engagement campaigns focused on environmental sustainability and employee wellness.
Job Preferences
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Human Resources, Onboarding, Engagement, HR Operations, international or Saudi-based firms that promote women in the workforce
Timeline
Manager - Employee Experience, Human Resources
Axis Bank Ltd.
03.2021 - Current
Network Engineer (Client Coordination & Process Design)
Ericsson Global India Services Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 07.2019
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication
Sikkim Manipal University
Postgraduate Certificate - Management Practice & Leadership
Vedica Scholars Programme for Women
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