NITHIN SHANKAR
HR Professional
Bengaluru
Summary
Senior HR professional equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Associate - Benefits and Wellness
Goldman Sachs
05.2022 - Current
- Led the development, implementation, and administration of global benefits and wellness programs, supporting employee well-being, and strengthening the overall employee value proposition.
- Managed end-to-end employee benefits operations, including insurance enrollment, renewals, policy enhancements, and employee support, ensuring a seamless benefits experience.
- Conducted market benchmarking and trend analysis to continuously enhance benefits and wellness offerings, maintaining competitiveness, and alignment with employee needs.
- Administered statutory benefits and leave programs, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies across multiple locations.
- Oversaw leave of absence management, providing guidance to employees and managers, while ensuring consistent policy application and positive employee experiences.
- Managed benefits and wellness budgets, identifying cost optimization opportunities, and vendor efficiencies while maintaining program quality and employee satisfaction.
- Leveraged technology and AI-enabled solutions to streamline HR processes, improve service delivery, and enhance operational efficiency within benefits administration.
- Designed and executed holistic wellness initiatives focused on physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being, driving employee engagement, and fostering a culture of wellness.
- Planned and delivered global wellness campaigns, webinars, expert-led sessions, and health awareness events, increasing employee participation through data-driven engagement strategies.
- Spearheaded the rollout of Mental Health First Aid training and digital mental health platforms across India, expanding access to well-being resources and support services.
- Managed relationships with insurance providers and wellness vendors, ensuring service excellence, compliance, contractual adherence, and continuous program improvement.
- Oversaw on-site health, childcare, and fitness facilities, ensuring operational effectiveness, accessibility, employee safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Acted as a trusted HR partner, resolving employee queries related to benefits, leave, and career development, contributing to higher employee satisfaction and retention.
- Developed and executed communication strategies to increase awareness and utilization of employee programs, improving engagement with benefits, and wellness offerings.
- Analyzed program utilization data, employee feedback, and workforce trends to drive continuous improvement and maximize the impact of HR initiatives.
Benefits and Wellness Lead & HR Business Partner
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Aruba Networks)
09.2014 - 05.2022
- Managed employee benefits programs, including insurance contract negotiations, policy renewals, and vendor partnerships, ensuring competitive coverage while optimizing costs.
- Led the planning and execution of employee wellness initiatives focused on physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being, enhancing employee engagement, and workplace satisfaction.
- Reviewed, updated, and implemented HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Administered and promoted Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, increasing employee awareness and access to mental health and well-being resources.
- Conducted employee surveys and market benchmarking studies to evaluate benefits competitiveness, and identify opportunities for program enhancement.
- Managed benefits and wellness budgets, vendor payments, and invoicing processes, ensuring financial accuracy, cost control, and budget compliance.
- Facilitated new hire orientation and onboarding programs, enabling smooth employee integration, and accelerating time to productivity.
- Partnered with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that supported workforce planning, talent management, and business objectives.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment and staffing activities for assigned business units, ensuring the timely hiring of qualified talent to meet organizational needs.
- Led performance management and annual review cycles, coaching managers on goal setting, employee development, and performance improvement practices.
- Identified organizational capability gaps, and coordinated learning and development initiatives to strengthen employee skills and support career growth.
- Facilitated succession planning and talent review discussions, helping to build leadership pipelines and ensure continuity for key business-critical roles.
- Provided HR guidance and support to managers and employees on performance, employee relations, policy interpretation, and career development matters.
- Conducted exit interviews and analyzed workforce feedback to identify trends, improve employee experience, and support retention strategies.
- Leveraged employee feedback, workforce metrics, and business insights to recommend and implement HR initiatives that enhanced engagement, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
HR Executive
Xentrix Studios Pvt.Ltd.
10.2012 - 09.2014
- Streamlined recruitment processes and talent sourcing strategies, improving hiring efficiency, and building robust candidate pipelines for critical business functions.
- Enhanced employee engagement through targeted programs and communication initiatives, fostering a positive workplace culture, and improving employee participation.
- Strengthened employee relations by proactively addressing grievances and workplace concerns, contributing to improved employee satisfaction and retention.
- Leveraged HR analytics and reporting to provide actionable insights to leadership, enabling informed workforce planning and people-related decision-making.
HR Team Lead
Zawd Global
02.2012 - 10.2012
Associate
Accenture
06.2010 - 01.2012
Education
AI in HR - AI in HR
KEKA Acadamy
India 04.2001 -
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management
IGNOU
Bengaluru, India06-2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
VTU
Bengaluru, India06-2010
Skills
- Benefits design
- Leadership engagement
- Compliance management
- Retirement programs
- Employee Wellness Initiatives
- Mental Health Support Programs
- Contract Negotiation
- HR policies and procedures
- New employee orientation
- HR processes
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- Performance management
- Succession planning
- Talent Acquisition Planning
Certification
AI in HR
Timeline
AI in HR
12-2025
Associate - Benefits and Wellness
Goldman Sachs
05.2022 - Current
Benefits and Wellness Lead & HR Business Partner
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Aruba Networks)
09.2014 - 05.2022
HR Executive
Xentrix Studios Pvt.Ltd.
10.2012 - 09.2014
HR Team Lead
Zawd Global
02.2012 - 10.2012
Associate
Accenture
06.2010 - 01.2012
AI in HR - AI in HR
KEKA Acadamy
04.2001 -
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management
IGNOU
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
VTU
WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS AND PROFILES
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nithinshankar
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Date of Birth: 10/09/86
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married