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Devika Nair

Devika Nair

Hyderabad

Summary

Experienced HR professional with a strong foundation in talent acquisition and strategy, driving end-to-end hiring across diverse roles, while aligning talent needs with cost optimization goals. Proven expertise in HR policy drafting and implementation, employee engagement, and L&D initiatives, including POSH training. Skilled in managing the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to retention, with a focus on process improvement and operational efficiency. Excellent at candidate retention strategies, maintaining robust documentation, and managing HR databases to support informed decision-making and compliance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Ops Specialist

Hotcult
Hyderabad
12.2024 - Current
  • Oversee all phases of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and maintaining accurate employee records.
  • Update and maintain HR databases and HRIS systems—KEKA and HR One—ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Designed and implemented a pre-onboarding to onboarding module for all departments, ensuring a structured new-joiner experience supported by 30-60-90 feedback loops.
  • Developed structured Knowledge Transfer (KT) processes and exit formalities, including standardized formats, to ensure smooth transitions and compliance.
  • Hired for niche roles in the marketing and media domain by leveraging recruitment tools and managing multiple vendor, internal strategies & MarComm partnerships to drive successful closures.
  • Developed and implemented org. wide development programs, including manager-led training sessions, individual upskilling, and development resources, to promote skill & performance growth.
  • Organize and support engagement activities, events, and wellness initiatives that enhance company culture, and foster team cohesion.
  • Streamlined HR policies, operations, and workflows to reduce manual effort, minimize turnaround time, and drive overall process optimization.
  • Generate and analyze HR reports, including headcount, workforce planning report, salary benchmarking, attrition, and hiring funnel report, to assist in strategic decision-making.
  • Build and execute talent strategies, including workforce planning, pipelining for critical roles, and succession planning. Cost optimization and aligning workforce planning with business needs.
  • Collaborated with the MarComm team to develop the employee handbook, drive employer branding initiatives, and support culture-building efforts across the organization.
  • Foster strong employee relations, address grievances, and support performance development through well-defined KPIs, and KRAs.

CSM - HR

The Modern Dimension
Hyderabad
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Lead end-to-end recruitment for both strategic and operational roles for B3 and B4 level using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and Indeed.
  • Focus on candidate engagement and talent retention strategies specifically for B3 and B4 level roles, enhancing long-term fit, and reducing attrition.
  • Built and implemented comprehensive onboarding and joining retention strategies to enhance early employee engagement and reduce first-90-day attrition.
  • Improved candidate joining ratio by 70% through strategic planning, proactive engagement, and streamlined recruitment processes.
  • Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to refine talent strategy, optimize sourcing channels, and deliver on hiring targets efficiently.

Lead HR

Echobooom Management
Hyderabad
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, adhering to statutory compliance and organizational policies.
  • Address employee grievances, and promote healthy employee relations through proactive engagement and resolution.
  • Design and deliver training and development programs, including POSH training, to support capability building and compliance.
  • Manage employee insurance programs, ensuring seamless enrollment, claim support, and regular audits.
  • Led recruitment according to organizational needs and quarterly workforce planning, ensuring timely closures aligned with business goals.
  • Achieved a 60% retention ratio within the team through targeted engagement and development initiatives.
  • Drafted and reviewed employee and vendor contracts in collaboration with the legal team, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with organizational policies.
  • Developed and maintained Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure clarity, consistency, and operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Communications & Literature

Villa Marie Degree College
Hyderabad, India
06-2021

Skills

  • Process Improvement & Strategy
  • Niche Talent Acquisition
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Learning & Development
  • HR Policy Formulation
  • Employee Relations & Engagement
  • Recruitment Strategy
  • Workforce Planning

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • Certification in AI in Human Resources

Timeline

HR Ops Specialist

Hotcult
12.2024 - Current

CSM - HR

The Modern Dimension
10.2022 - 12.2023

Lead HR

Echobooom Management
12.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Communications & Literature

Villa Marie Degree College

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