Dolly Priyanka
Hyderabad
Summary
Strategic Human Resources Manager with 11 years of experience in tech, manufacturing, and retail. Led initiatives in full employee lifecycle management and HRMS automation to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and compliance, delivering scalable HR solutions aligned with business objectives. Committed to fostering positive workplace culture and driving employee engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Manager
Applaud Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Lead the end-to-end employee lifecycle for a global workforce, ensuring a seamless employee experience and operational compliance.
- Drive HR operations across onboarding, attendance governance, policy administration, employee relations, engagement initiatives, and offboarding.
- Led HR process automation and self-service initiatives, enhancing employee experience and streamlining operations.
- Managed HR analytics and reporting, providing insights on eNPS, attendance, engagement trends, and workforce metrics for leadership decision-making.
- Partner with UK leadership, managers, and product teams to enhance the proprietary HRMS platform (Applaud @ Work) through process improvement and automation initiatives.
- Owned relationships with payroll, insurance, wellness, recruitment, and compliance vendors, ensuring effective service delivery and operational alignment.
- Lead HR policy drafting, compliance programs, POSH initiatives, and internal audits in alignment with legal and organizational requirements.
- Create and maintain employee-facing HR content, including policies, FAQs, and process guides within Applaud @ Work.
- Act as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers, supporting people matters with professionalism, empathy, and procedural integrity.
Human Resource Manager
VST Industries Ltd
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed HR operations for over 500 employees, including rewards, onboarding, and documentation.
- Closed 50+ positions in 6 months through effective coordination with hiring partners and managers.
- Launched new hire introduction initiatives to enhance inclusion and boost early engagement.
- Acted as the single point of contact for employee grievances, facilitating compliance and resolution.
- Led employee engagement initiatives for World Health Day and Earth Day, promoting awareness and participation.
- Industry: Tobacco Manufacturing
Regional HR Head - South
OFBusiness Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed team of six HR professionals across Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore to enhance regional HR effectiveness.
- Led a geographically distributed HR team of six across Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore.
- Directed regional HR operations to align with company objectives and support strategic growth initiatives.
- Collaborated with business leadership to drive strategic workforce planning and operational efficiency.
- Delivered comprehensive HR support in performance management, compliance, and employee engagement to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Industry: Banking & B2B commerce
Assistant Manager – Human Resource Business Partner
Hindustan Unilever Group (Lakme Lever Pvt Ltd)
06.2014 - 05.2021
- Functioned as the Regional HR lead for South India, ensuring alignment of policies, audits, and HR operations with business goals.
- Led HR operations for South India, ensuring regional alignment with corporate strategies.
- Managed end-to-end performance cycles and led rollout of learning and development initiatives to enhance employee capabilities.
- Processed payroll inputs for 200+ employees and developed HR dashboards and analytics for data-driven decision making.
- Organized regional town halls, engagement drives, and capability-building workshops to foster employee engagement and strengthen team cohesion.
- Acted as a strategic advisor on employee relations, disciplinary actions, and HR policy compliance.
- Industry: Retail (Wellness Industry)
Education
Post-Graduation in International Business - HR/ Operations
Institute of Public Enterprise
Hyderabad01-2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Computers
Bhavan’s Vivekananda Degree
01-2008
Skills
- Talent acquisition and recruitment
- Onboarding and orientation
- Performance management
- Employee engagement
- Conflict resolution and grievance handling
- HR policy development
- Statutory compliance
- HRIS management
- HR analytics
- Human resources operations
- Contract negotiation
Certification
- Execution Excellence, 01/01/18, certified by Dale Carnegie Associates.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/24/87
Affiliations
- ITF Officiating Class, 05/01/19, certified for tennis umpires.
- B & C certificate holder from the National Cadet Corps, Air Wing.
Timeline
Human Resource Manager
Applaud Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Human Resource Manager
VST Industries Ltd
03.2022 - 12.2022
Regional HR Head - South
OFBusiness Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Manager – Human Resource Business Partner
Hindustan Unilever Group (Lakme Lever Pvt Ltd)
06.2014 - 05.2021
Post-Graduation in International Business - HR/ Operations
Institute of Public Enterprise
Bachelor of Commerce - Computers
Bhavan’s Vivekananda Degree