Namritha Ashok
HR Manager | Recruiter | Headhunter
Bangalore
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills. Expert at directing wide-ranging human resources responsibilities by tackling, prioritizing and delegating tasks to staff. Focus on remaining competitive among industry companies by creating desirable culture and programs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
HR Business Partner
The Absolute Journey, The Ark Lifestyle, Foglia D’Oro
01.2024 - Current
- Designed & implemented HR systems for recruitment, onboarding, appraisals & compensation.
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of structured KPI frameworks, appraisal systems, and incentive models tailored to the luxury travel and lifestyle industry.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, from forecasting manpower requirements to onboarding, across travel, events, and creative departments.
- Aligned HR strategies with business needs, including compensation benchmarking, organizational design, and workforce planning.
- Drafted and enforced company policies, NDAs, offer letters, and contracts in line with legal and operational standards.
- Oversaw employee relations, conflict resolution, and 1:1 feedback structures, ensuring a healthy and transparent workplace culture.
- Coordinated with cross-functional leadership on resource planning, growth strategy, and operational scaling for sister brands (The Ark Lifestyle and Foglia D’Oro).
- Drove employee retention through structured engagement initiatives, including wellness programs, recognition frameworks, and hybrid work policy pilots.
- Led HR communication, reporting, and strategic reviews with founders to support agile decision-making.
- Aligned HR goals with founder-led strategies in travel, events & luxury lifestyle sectors.
- Led policy documentation, compliance adherence, and employment contracts.
- Developed hybrid work models, wellness programs, and employee engagement frameworks.
- Partnered with legal counsel to ensure compliance with employment regulations, reducing potential liability risks for the organization.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Championed change management efforts during company restructures, minimizing disruption to employees and maintaining morale during transitions.
Human Resources Manager
Equinox's Drones
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Led the recruitment and onboarding of over 100 employees within a year, aligning staffing needs with business growth, contributing to a 30% revenue increase.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive retention programs that reduced employee turnover by 40%, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Introduced advanced HR analytics tools, enabling data-driven decision-making and reporting that enhanced strategic planning and talent forecasting accuracy.
- Championed employee engagement strategies that improved overall staff satisfaction scores by 35% and drove team cohesion in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Executed company-wide compliance training that ensured 100% adherence to new labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks.
Senior Recruiter
Zensciences Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Partnered with business leaders to identify talent needs and develop recruitment strategies, leading to a 15% increase in quality hires.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for managerial, technical and executive roles.
- Streamlined recruitment processes by implementing targeted sourcing techniques, resulting in a 75% reduction in time to fill positions.
- Enhanced employer branding by leading 'Employee Value Proposition' initiatives, improving social media engagement by 45%.
HR Line Manager (HRBP)
iCOVER India Information & Services Pvt. Ltd
04.2020 - 12.2023
- Oversaw HR operations for a team of 100+.
- Achieved zero compliance penalties via robust policy implementation.
- Led end-to-end HR operations for a team of over 100 employees, encompassing recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
- Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Indian labor laws and company standards.
- Managed payroll processing, benefits administration, and maintained accurate employee records in HRIS systems.
- Conducted training sessions on company policies, performance management, and compliance, enhancing employee understanding and adherence.
- Collaborated with department heads to forecast manpower requirements and strategize workforce planning.
- Facilitated conflict resolution and grievance handling, promoting a harmonious work environment.
- Monitored and analyzed HR metrics to inform decision-making and improve HR processes.
- Coordinated with external vendors for background verification and other HR-related services.
- Facilitated quarterly reviews and HR audits for continuous improvement.
- Reduced employee turnover through effective communication, regular feedback, and promoting a positive work environment.
- Adapted quickly to changing industry trends, proactively identifying challenges, opportunities, and solutions for maintaining business success.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
Internal Auditor (HR-Focused)
KPMG
06.2014 - 02.2018
- Audited HR workflows, boosting process efficiency and reducing compliance risks.
- Conducted audits of HR policies and procedures, ensuring organizational compliance with labor laws, employment regulations, and internal controls.
- Identified inefficiencies in HR workflows and collaborated with HR teams to streamline onboarding, payroll, and leave management processes, improving operational efficiency by 20%.
- Helped design and validate company-wide HR policies by benchmarking best practices, reducing risk exposure and increasing consistency in people management practices.
- Leveraged audit data and employee metrics to support the creation of performance management and compensation review frameworks.
- Highlighted gaps in workforce compliance and implemented corrective action plans that safeguarded against legal and reputational risks.
- Audited L&D processes and partnered with HR to ensure training programs aligned with regulatory requirements and business goals.
- Worked with HR and leadership to create audit-based employee satisfaction assessments, influencing key engagement strategies.
- Assessed the effectiveness of HRIS platforms and provided insights to improve digital HR capabilities and reporting accuracy.
Education
PG Diploma in Business Studies -
Canterbury University
B.Com - Finance & HR
Mount Carmel College
High School - undefined
Sophia High School
Skills
- Strategic HR Business Partnering
- End-to-End Talent Acquisition
- HR Policy Design & Regulatory Compliance
- Performance Management & KPI Design
- Employee Engagement & Retention Strategy
- HR policies and procedures
- HRIS Expertise: Zoho, Keka, GreyT HR, Eurecia
- Motivation techniques
- Salary administration
- Workforce planning
- HR legal compliance
- Diversity and inclusion
- Leadership development
Certification
Six Sigma – Process Improvement & Quality Management
Accomplishments
- 100+ hires in 1 year: Led talent expansion at Equinox's Drones and Zensciences and The Absolute Journey, enabling a 30% revenue growth.
- 40% decrease in attrition: Developed retention frameworks with L&D integrations.
- 25% productivity boost: Implemented new performance management frameworks.
- 50% reduction in HR overhead: Streamlined HR operations and digitized workflows.
- 100% compliance: Rolled out firm-wide labor law training programs.
- 35% improvement in employee satisfaction: Introduced structured engagement initiatives.
- Enhanced HR decision-making: Introduced data-driven dashboards for strategic planning.
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Equinox's Drones
06.2024 - 12.2024
HR Business Partner
The Absolute Journey, The Ark Lifestyle, Foglia D’Oro
01.2024 - Current
Senior Recruiter
Zensciences Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd
01.2024 - 03.2024
HR Line Manager (HRBP)
iCOVER India Information & Services Pvt. Ltd
04.2020 - 12.2023
Internal Auditor (HR-Focused)
KPMG
06.2014 - 02.2018
B.Com - Finance & HR
Mount Carmel College
High School - undefined
Sophia High School
PG Diploma in Business Studies -
Canterbury University
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