Oriel Fleeta Dsouza
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources Business Partner with close to a decade of diverse experience spanning professional services, edtech, banking, and financial services sectors. Demonstrated success in collaborating with senior leadership to shape and execute workforce strategies, strengthen employee engagement and retention, enhance performance management practices, and manage compliant employee relations across multi-location and global teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager-HR Business Partner
Grant Thornton INDUS
Bangalore
05.2023 - Current
- Supported 700+ employees in the advisory practice across multiple geographies as an HR business partner.
- Collaborated with leadership to design employee retention strategies in line with business priorities.
- Managed the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, induction, performance reviews, and exits.
- Partnered with global HR and business stakeholders to deliver organizational initiatives.
- Advised leadership on managing performance, employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary actions in line with compliance standards.
- Coached managers on best practices for effective management of their teams.
- Independently led and executed wellness programs across the organization.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, providing services related to employee wellness.
- Implemented and managed employee recognition initiatives.
- Organized team-building activities designed to promote collaboration among employees across teams.
- Led skip-level meetings, 1:1s, and pulse checks, sharing key insights through structured reports with leaders to improve engagement and team effectiveness.
- Communicated key policies, initiatives, and organizational updates through refresher sessions, emailers, and multiple employee touchpoints.
- Represent HR during internal and ISO audits, ensuring audit readiness, documentation accuracy, and process adherence.
- Handled PIP end-to-end, including employee guidance, progress tracking, and exits for unmet performance objectives.
- Managed daily HR transactions and provided employee support, guidance, and query resolution.
Assistant Manager - HRBP
Unacademy
Bangalore
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Served as the primary HR Business Partner for designated business units(600+ employees), acting as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees.
- Improved employee engagement and E-NPS scores through targeted interventions, communication initiatives, and regular HR connects.
- Managed employee relations, disciplinary matters, and grievance resolution through effective coaching and counseling.
- Supported end-to-end performance management cycles including goal setting, reviews, promotions, and PIP closures.
- Led onboarding and orientation for large hiring cohorts, ensuring smooth integration, and reduced early attrition.
- Maintained employee records and updated HR databases regularly.
- Prepared reports on various HR metrics such as turnover rate or absenteeism trends.
- Oversaw employee discipline and terminations for policy violations & organization restructuring.
Deputy Manager-HR
Axis Bank Ltd
Bangalore
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed HR operations, employee relations, and grievance handling for assigned business units(Bangalore Circle)
- Partnered with payroll and compliance teams to ensure timely and accurate processing.
- Advised managers on HR policies, employee relations issues, and performance management matters.
Senior Executive HR
Nippon India Mutual Fund(Formerly Reliance Capital Ltd)
Bangalore
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Handled end-to-end HR operations, including onboarding, exits, employee engagement, and HR documentation.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment support, including sourcing, screening candidates, campus hiring, and coordinating interviews.
- Supported performance management, learning initiatives, and internal HR processes.
- Ensured consistent communication and adherence to HR policies and procedures.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
Sahyadri College of Engineering And Management (VT
Mangalore01-2014
B.E - Computer Science
Srinivas Institute of Technology (VTU)
Mangalore01-2012
Skills
- Employee Engagement
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Performance management
- Change Management
- Policy development & compliance
- Stakeholder Management
Accomplishments
Best Zonal Support - HR, Nippon India Mutual Fund (Reliance Capital Ltd)
Timeline
Assistant Manager-HR Business Partner
Grant Thornton INDUS
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager - HRBP
Unacademy
09.2021 - 01.2023
Deputy Manager-HR
Axis Bank Ltd
07.2017 - 04.2019
Senior Executive HR
Nippon India Mutual Fund(Formerly Reliance Capital Ltd)
08.2014 - 07.2017
MBA - Human Resources
Sahyadri College of Engineering And Management (VT
B.E - Computer Science
Srinivas Institute of Technology (VTU)