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Malavika Jayakrishnan

HR Business Partner
Malappuram

Summary

Experienced HR professional with over 5 years of progressive responsibility in driving performance, engagement, and transformation in a fast-paced organisation. Proven ability to coach leaders, manage complex employee relations cases, and align HR strategies with business objectives. Demonstrated impact in performance management, onboarding, DEI, and HR transformation projects. Known for delivering data-driven solutions that improve employee experience, retention, and organizational effectiveness.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LEAD HR BUSINESS PARTNER

TATA ELXSI LTD
07.2025 - Current
  • Leading HR transformation initiatives including Competency Framework & Governance Mechanism (ongoing).

SENIOR HR BUSINESS PARTNER

TATA ELXSI LTD
04.2023 - 06.2025

Strategic HR Partnership & Leadership Coaching

  • Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR strategies and initiatives.
  • Partner with senior leaders across business verticals to align HR strategy with organizational goals. Coach managers on performance, engagement and policies.
  • Implemented D&I initiatives like the Punarjani return to work program, enabling full-time conversion of returning women professionals.

Employee Engagement & Experience

  • Led programs such as Leadership Connects, Townhalls, and Campus Engagement Fest, resulting in a 20% increase in employee satisfaction.
  • Designed an interactive onboarding model for 100+ campus joiners, boosting new hire feedback scores by 10%.

Performance Management & Retention

  • Managed end-to-end performance cycles for 1000+ employees, including salary revisions, anniversary reviews, and PIPs—closing 50+ cases effectively.
  • Drove retention through proactive stay interviews and engagement discussions, reducing voluntary attrition.

HR Transformation Projects

  • Career Pathways & Skill Matrix: Developed KRAs, KPIs, and dual career tracks to enhance career clarity and internal mobility.
  • Learning & Development: Led TNA across business units, resulting in targeted training owned by L&D.
  • Onboarding OKR: Reduced lateral onboarding turnaround by 90% through cross-functional collaboration and process re-engineering.
  • R&R Analytics: Mapped performance-reward correlation, resulting in data-driven redesign of recognition programs.

Compliance & Policy

  • Ensured 100% legal compliance; participated in 5+ audits annually. Advised business on disciplinary matters, policy, and ER.
  • Managed sensitive employee relations issues, fostering a positive work environment for all staff members.

HR BUSINESS PARTNER

TATA ELXSI LTD
08.2020 - 03.2023
  • Supported 1,300+ employees with HR operations, ER, and policy guidance.
  • Led onboarding for 300+ hires annually, conducted 30/90-day reviews, and improved new hire integration.
  • Delivered monthly payroll inputs and managed performance-driven R&R programs.
  • Conducted 40+ connects monthly, directly addressing employee feedback and concerns.
  • Completed 100+ exit formalities annually with detailed attrition analysis and insights.

HR Trainee

ITC Ltd.
04.2019 - 05.2019

Education

MBA - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

CHRIST (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY)
BANGALORE, KARNATAKA
05.2020

BCOM - FINANCE

VIMALA COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
THRISSUR, KERALA
05.2018

Skills

  • CORE SKILLS:
  • Talent Management, Performance Management, HR Transformation, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Leadership Coaching, Onboarding programs, Grievance handling, Employee relations

TOOLS & PLATFORMS:

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Power BI
  • Workday

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Certification

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) since July 2024

Timeline

LEAD HR BUSINESS PARTNER

TATA ELXSI LTD
07.2025 - Current

SENIOR HR BUSINESS PARTNER

TATA ELXSI LTD
04.2023 - 06.2025

HR BUSINESS PARTNER

TATA ELXSI LTD
08.2020 - 03.2023

HR Trainee

ITC Ltd.
04.2019 - 05.2019

BCOM - FINANCE

VIMALA COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

MBA - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

CHRIST (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY)
Malavika JayakrishnanHR Business Partner