Nirmal Francis
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with over 17 years of experience driving business-aligned human resource initiatives in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Proven success partnering with C-level executives to scale organizations, optimize workforce performance, and cultivate high-performance cultures. Expertise includes HR business partnering, talent management, organizational scaling, employee engagement, HR analytics, and compliance governance. Skilled at leveraging data-driven insights to influence strategic decisions and lead cross-functional projects that deliver measurable impact while fostering collaboration to enhance team performance and morale.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director – Human Resources
Inspire.com
07.2023 - Current
- Lead HR function partnering with senior leadership to align human resource strategies with organizational goals, driving performance and culture transformation.
- Partner with senior leadership and business stakeholders to align HR strategies with organizational goals and drive performance. Lead workforce planning and talent allocation strategies to optimize productivity and business outcomes. Oversee the full employee lifecycle including hiring onboarding, performance management, development, and offboarding. Drive employee engagement and retention programs, improving organizational culture and reducing attrition. Implement HR policies, governance frameworks, and compliance standards across business units. Analyze HR metrics including turnover, engagement, and productivity to guide strategic decision-making. Act as a trusted advisor to founders and executives, providing data-backed insights and recommendations. Lead cross-functional HR projects ensuring timely execution and measurable business impact. Enhance HR service delivery by continuously improving employee and manager experience.
Manager – Human Resources
Maveric Systems
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Supported a workforce of over 500 employees including leadership teams through strategic HR partnership and talent management initiatives.
- Led talent management initiatives including succession planning and performance management frameworks. Reduced attrition by 15% through targeted employee engagement strategies. Increased internal mobility by 35% via structured talent programs. Delivered HR analytics dashboards to support leadership decision-making. Provided guidance to managers on performance management and organizational effectiveness.
HR Business Partner (Manager)
Quess Corp
06.2015 - 10.2020
- Served as HR Business Partner driving business growth and enhancing operational efficiency through comprehensive HR strategies.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning strategies aligned to business needs. Led HR operations, compliance, and employee relations initiatives. Utilized HR metrics and analytics to improve hiring efficiency and workforce productivity. Acted as a trusted advisor to business units to align HR policies and practices with organizational goals.
HR Specialist
Exela Technologies (SourceHOV)
11.2008 - 06.2015
- Handled high-volume recruitment and employee lifecycle processes alongside employee engagement, retention, and grievance management.
- Managed recruitment processes and employee lifecycle activities for a large workforce. Delivered operational HR dashboards and reporting to leadership. Addressed employee grievances and implemented retention strategies to improve workforce stability.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
Rai Business School
01-2008
B.Com - Commerce with Statistics
University of Madras
01-2006
Skills
HR Business Partnering
Statutory Compliance
Compensation Management
Corporate Taxation
Performance Management System (PMS)
US GAAP
Stakeholder Management
Talent Management
Workforce Planning
People and Culture
HR Analytics
People & Business Operations
Project Management
Regulatory Risk Mitigation & Governance
Timeline
Director – Human Resources
Inspire.com
07.2023 - Current
Manager – Human Resources
Maveric Systems
10.2020 - 07.2023
HR Business Partner (Manager)
Quess Corp
06.2015 - 10.2020
HR Specialist
Exela Technologies (SourceHOV)
11.2008 - 06.2015
B.Com - Commerce with Statistics
University of Madras
MBA - Human Resources
Rai Business School