ANNAPOORNA N K

Strategic HR leader with 17 years of experience in human resources, including 15 years as an HR business partner. Expertise in aligning workforce strategies with business objectives and building strong relationships with business leaders. Proven ability to enhance HR team capabilities and foster people-centric cultures that drive team success. Proficient in HRIS systems, including Workday and in-house solutions, with advanced skills in Google Workspace and MS Office, managing teams of over 1200 employees in logistics, IT/ITES, COE and Manufacturing sectors.

• Young achiever award-HRAI 2026

Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, English

• CHRMP - Strategic HRBP and HR analytics

Telugu, Tamil, English, Hindi

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

· Achieved the highest talent hiring in the region, successfully meeting aggressive business growth targets.

· Streamlined and standardized the onboarding process, ensuring a seamless experience for new hires and faster integration into teams.

· Designed and implemented a Buddy Program, fostering engagement, accelerating cultural assimilation, and improving retention rates among new employees.

· Engage employees via 1st week,30 day,90 days & 180 Days feedback.

Employee Engagement & Culture

Led structured employee engagement programs, including town halls, surveys, and feedback sessions to promote transparency and collaboration.

· Administered Rewards & Recognition systems, designing motivational frameworks such as SPOT Awards, Monthly, and Quarterly recognition programs.

· Committee Member for POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment), ensuring compliance, awareness, and a safe workplace culture.

· Managed HR communications, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging across the organization.

· Fun at work-keep the floor vibe fresh via celebrations i.e all birthday & festivals, games & sports alongside encourage employees & their family by CSR outdoor activities.

· Promote and motivate employees to participate in ESAT (GPTW) for continuing employee engagement.

Policy, Compliance & Governance

· Consolidate and launch the HR Policy Manual, streamlining practices and ensuring policy alignment across departments.

· Ensuring statutory compliance by liaising effectively with external agencies and government authorities.

· Successfully negotiated and resolved disputes with stakeholders, fostering a harmonious and disciplined workplace culture.

Learning & Development

· Established a formal Learning & Development framework, including the implementation of a Mentor–Mentee program to support career progression.

· Driving the Probation Appraisals, half‑yearly ,Annual Performance Management System (PMS)process, identifying High‑Potential (Hi‑Po) employees across the region and engaging them in succession program, also understand the plus of talents

Digital Transformation & HR Systems Governance

· Championed digitalization of HR documentation, streamlining processes for compliance, accessibility, and efficiency.

· Hands-on expertise in HRIS platforms: Workday, Formula HR, OARM (in-house).

· Managing Attendance Management systems: Kronos & Kent Biometric.

CSR & Community Engagement

· Running actively 4 projects on concept on HWL Help.