Athira Prasad
London
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record in aligning HR strategies with business goals. Skilled in compliance management, organizational restructuring, and performance management, committed to driving impactful HR initiatives that foster talent development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
People Operations Partner
SpotQA Ltd
11.2021 - Current
- Partnered with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives, driving workforce scalability during international expansion.
- Lead end to end grad to sneior level recruitments.
- Designed and deployed HRIS and ATS systems, improving recruitment efficiency by 35% and enabling data-driven decision making.
- Spearheaded cultural engagement programs that improved employee satisfaction scores by 20% YoY.
- Led organizational restructuring and redundancy processes, ensuring compliance and minimizing attrition risk.
- Championed performance management systems, coaching leaders on goal setting, reviews, and development planning.
- Presented HR metrics and insights to the board, influencing strategic people decisions.
HR & On-Boarding Specialist
SpotQA Ltd
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Orchestrated the on-boarding procedure for new hires, overseeing all requisite paperwork and HR-related correspondence, such as offer letters, employment agreements, and policy revisions.
- Provided support throughout the employee off-boarding process, including conducting exit interviews, managing final paperwork, and organising off-boarding documentation.
- Determining the organisation's training requirements and design programs to meet those needs.
- Assisted in the administration of employee benefits programs and contributed to their design.
- Played a key role in the development and upkeep of HR policies and procedures, guaranteeing alignment with legal mandates and industry standards.
- Collaborated closely with HR team members on diverse projects, initiatives, and enhancements to operational processes.
- Maintained strict compliance with data protection and privacy regulations handling employee information with utmost confidentiality.
HR Analyst
Atkins Pvt Ltd (member of SNC -Lavalin group)
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Supported Scandinavian leadership teams across Sweden, Denmark, and Norway in HR strategy and operations.
- Designed and analyzed employee surveys, influencing retention and engagement initiatives.
- Delivered HR data insights through Workday, shaping talent and workforce planning strategies.
- Gathered and disbursed government labor statistics, new employment regulations, and labor laws.
HR Secretary
United Arab Construction Company
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Drove performance appraisal and benefits planning to support a high-performance culture.
- Ensured compliance with Bahrain labor law, LMRA, and payroll processing for 200+ employees.
HR Secretary
LB Consultancy W.L.L
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Partnered with HRBP to design retention programs and performance management strategies.
- Managed compliance across GOSI, LMRA, and Tamkeen regulatory frameworks.
Intern
Big Wave & Smoke Ads
Education
MA - Human Resource Management
University of Greenwich
LondonBachelor's Degree - Business Management
St Aloysius College
MangaluruSkills
- CharlieHR
- Workday
- HiBob
- Maconomy
- Teamtailor
- ServiceNow
- Workable
- Jira
- DRATA
- MSOffice
Core Expertise
- Strategic HR Business Partnering | C-Suite Advisory
- Global HR Operations & Compliance (UAE, UK, EU, Asia)
- Organizational Design & Change Management
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Performance Management & Leadership Development
- Compensation & Benefits (C&B)
- Employee Engagement & Culture Building
- HR Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making
- HRIS & ATS Implementation (Workday, HiBob, Teamtailor, CharlieHR, DRATA)
Certification
CIPD Level 7 Certified – Associate Member, CIPD, UK
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Malayalam
- Tamil
References
References available upon request.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
People Operations Partner
SpotQA Ltd
11.2021 - Current
HR & On-Boarding Specialist
SpotQA Ltd
11.2021 - 03.2023
HR Analyst
Atkins Pvt Ltd (member of SNC -Lavalin group)
09.2020 - 08.2021
HR Secretary
United Arab Construction Company
12.2018 - 12.2019
HR Secretary
LB Consultancy W.L.L
12.2017 - 12.2018
Intern
Big Wave & Smoke Ads
MA - Human Resource Management
University of Greenwich
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
St Aloysius College
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