Ashwathi Nair
Mangalore
Summary
Highly accomplished HR professional with over 8.5+ years of extensive experience, renowned for leading impactful HR endeavors within rapidly evolving startup landscapes. Dedicated to cultivating high-performance teams and nurturing an environment of innovation and synergy. Known for driving organizational advancement, shaping vibrant company cultures, and adeptly responding to changing business demands.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
XY Retail
Mangalore
01.2024 - Current
- Scaled up the team from 12 to 64 resources in a period of 10 months, contributing to organizational expansion and capacity building through referrals and free job postings using LinkedIn.
- Successfully conducted campus recruitment drives at Nitte and St. Joseph's College is identifying and onboarding top talent to support organizational growth and strengthen the talent pipeline.
- Developing and launching testimonial videos to showcase employee experiences, and foster a positive employer brand image.
- Designed and executed a comprehensive onboarding program tailored to individual requirements.
- Conducted a meticulous review of company budgets and expenses, including compensation packages, pinpointing areas for enhancement, and driving impactful changes.
- Sourced a global payroll platform, balancing cost-effectiveness with enhanced employee connectivity and collaboration across geographical borders (US, Italy, UK, India). Implemented a cost-effective HR platform, Multiplier, transitioning all HR processes from an external consultant to an in-house HR team.
- Organized quarterly all-hands meetings and team dinner outings to promote transparency, communication, and camaraderie within the organization.
- Collaborated closely with offshore senior leadership to establish new offices, overseeing layout and amenities, aligned with company growth and employee preferences.
- Managed vendor relationships, researched and selected suppliers for office furniture, equipment, technology, and other necessities.
- Developed frameworks for collecting employee feedback to drive organizational improvement and participation.
- Focused efforts on retention strategies, and adeptly managed employee relations.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets related to staffing needs.
- Liaised between management and employees by relaying work information, adjustments and grievances.
- Suggested promotions and wage increases according to employee performance.
- Created a positive work environment by promoting team building initiatives and resolving conflicts between employees.
- Monitored employee attendance records to ensure adherence to company policies.
- Counseled managers on disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Managed employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, and leave planning.
Manager - HR Operations
Niveus Solutions Pvt Ltd
Mangalore
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Introduced and optimized performance management systems and processes, providing comprehensive training to enhance team proficiency.
- Pioneered a tailored onboarding program, resulting in a remarkable 20% increase in employee retention within the first year.
- Developed frameworks for collecting employee feedback to drive organizational improvement and participation.
- Focused efforts on retention strategies, and adeptly managed employee relations.
- Provided crucial support in compensation management, including salary planning, promotions, and job re-leveling.
- Addressed employee relations issues in a fair and balanced manner, advocating for all parties involved.
- Ensure leadership is actively involved and supportive of the change initiatives, leading by example, and providing guidance and resources as needed.
- Demonstrated proficiency in navigating HR compliance and regulatory requirements, serving as the internal point of contact for audits, and successfully attaining ISO and QMS certifications.
- Led initiatives to design and implement competitive compensation and benefits packages, enhancing talent attraction and retention.
- Championed diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being initiatives, contributing to the establishment of the startup's culture and values.
- Acted as a strategic partner to senior leadership, offering valuable insights and recommendations on HR matters, and industry trends.
- Managed vendor relationships for insurance, HRIS, and other tools, ensuring optimal service delivery.
- Drafted standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the HR department, and managed auditory documents.
- Addressed employee queries and concerns related to medical claims, salaries, and grievances, ensuring prompt resolution, and employee satisfaction.
HR Generalist
Vibgyor Group of Schools
Bengaluru
10.2016 - 03.2021
- Conducted manpower analysis and budget reviews, overseeing talent acquisition, talent management, and talent retention strategies. Managed the end-to-end employee lifecycle, from onboarding to handling employee grievances. Maintained thorough documentation of all induction and training programs, ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
- Educated employees on company policies and protocols while serving as a liaison between management and staff.
- Implemented recognition and reward programs, alongside engaging employee engagement activities.
- Organized walk-ins for bulk hiring and campus recruitment initiatives.
- Prepared and analyzed reports on attrition, manpower planning, employee engagement, and other HR-related metrics to inform strategic decision-making.
- Reviewed job descriptions and updated them as needed according to changing business needs.
- Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.
- Coordinated benefit administration activities such as enrollments, changes, terminations.
- Supported workforce planning and staffing strategies to align with organizational goals and objectives.
Admin & HR Assistant
WGS
Bengaluru
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Talent Acquisition
- Handled general grievances and queries, such as leaves, bank account, email ID generation, salary issues, etc.
- Verified previous employers and other references to determine applicants' employment acceptability.
- Handled sensitive and confidential employee information with complete discretion.
- Gathered personnel records from other departments or employees.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management
Symbiosis Center For Distance Education
Pune11-2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Biotechnology
Bapuji Institute of Engineering And Technology
Davangere06-2007
Skills
- HR Operations
- Performance Management
- Attrition Control
- Employee Relations
- Employee Engagement
- Wellness & Benefits
- Policies and Procedures
- MS Excel
- Word
- Power Point Presentation
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Malayalam
Accomplishments
- Distinguished by a swift ascent to a Managerial position while effectively balancing roles as an HR Business Partner and HR Operations Lead, achieving this milestone within a notable timeframe of just 2 years.
- Honored with the Star of the Month Award & Super Supervisor - Quarterly Reward Program for notable contributions to organizational success.
Affiliations
- Equity Grant: Honored with ESOPs (Employee Stock Option Plans) within a remarkable tenure of 10 months, in recognition of significant contributions to the organization's growth and success.
- Career Guidance Panelist: Invited as a panelist for a career guidance session at Sahyadri Engineering College, contributing insights on career planning and professional development.
- Podcast Appearance: Featured on a podcast hosted by Niveus Solutions, discussing strategies and experiences in achieving work-life balance.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
XY Retail
01.2024 - Current
Manager - HR Operations
Niveus Solutions Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - 12.2023
HR Generalist
Vibgyor Group of Schools
10.2016 - 03.2021
Admin & HR Assistant
WGS
01.2016 - 10.2016
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management
Symbiosis Center For Distance Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Biotechnology
Bapuji Institute of Engineering And Technology
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