JYOTHIRMAI VARANASI
Hyderabad
Summary
A seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in managing end-to-end HR operations, talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and compliance. Adept at working with leadership teams, driving policy implementation, and enhancing workforce efficiency. Proven track record in driving positive change, fostering collaboration and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Officer (HR)
ICRISAT
Hyderabad
10.2022 - Current
- Partnering with the African HR team for strategic HR alignment
- Conducting HR policy sessions and facilitating skip-level meetings
- Managing talent acquisition across research programs
- Leading Performance Management Systems (PMS) across multiple programs
- Assisting the payroll team in compliance and payroll accuracy
- Overseeing employee lifecycle transactions and HR operations
- Facilitated team meetings and workshops to align on goals and strategies.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
Assistant HR Manager
Infoesearch ITES Pvt Ltd
05.2015 - 10.2022
- Led payroll, compliance, PF, attendance & leave management
- Scaled workforce from 30 to nearly 1000 employees
- Drafted and implemented HR policies and compliance measures
- Managed a team of 2 HR professionals, ensuring smooth HR execution
- Implemented and managed company-wide Performance Management Systems (PMS)
Talent Management
Cognizant (Phoenix Building)
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Conducted onboarding, talent engagement programs, and career development initiatives
- Organized town halls, rewards & recognition programs, and team-building activities
- Worked on attrition control strategies and employee retention programs
Senior HR Generalist
Infoesearch ITES Pvt Ltd
03.2012 - 07.2014
- Managed end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment and employee relations
- Conducted performance reviews and policy sessions for employees
Admin Executive
HDFC Life Insurance
10.2009 - 12.2010
- Handled administrative and compliance-related processes
Education
MBA - HR
Gitam Institute
Sikkim Manipal University03-2012
B.Com - Professional
RBVRR Women’s College
Hyderabad04-2009
Skills
- HR Strategy & Business Partnering
- Budget administration
- Team bonding
- Global Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Payroll Compliance & HR Operations
- Performance Management & Employee Engagement
- Policy Development & Organizational Scaling
- Cross-Cultural Communication & Global HR Collaboration
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Data-driven decision making
- Talent development
- Operations planning
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
Personal Information
Hobbies: Arts & Crafts, DIY Projects
Timeline
Senior Officer (HR)
ICRISAT
10.2022 - Current
Assistant HR Manager
Infoesearch ITES Pvt Ltd
05.2015 - 10.2022
Talent Management
Cognizant (Phoenix Building)
07.2014 - 02.2015
Senior HR Generalist
Infoesearch ITES Pvt Ltd
03.2012 - 07.2014
Admin Executive
HDFC Life Insurance
10.2009 - 12.2010
MBA - HR
Gitam Institute
B.Com - Professional
RBVRR Women’s College
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