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PADMA KATHAM

PADMA KATHAM

Hyderabad

Summary

Highly skilled and dedicated International HR professional with over a decade of experience in Project Manager Operations and HR- Coordination. Eager to transition into a Scrum Master role, I am seeking a challenging opportunity in a fast-paced, professional environment where I can leverage my expertise to drive organizational success. Proficient in a wide range of HR functions including onboarding/offboarding, travel desk management, attendance management, and employee engagement activities, among others. With a strong command of MS Excel and Word, coupled with extensive knowledge of end-to-end HR processes and contract management, I am well-equipped to contribute effectively to team dynamics and project delivery.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Onboarding Manager

QUADRANT RESOURCES PRIVATE LIMITED
HYDERABAD
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Scheduled and conducted onboarding meetings with new hires to ensure a smooth transition into their role.
  • Tracked completion of required paperwork for each hire during the onboarding process.
  • Provided guidance and support to newly hired employees throughout their first year of employment.
  • Facilitated communication between human resources personnel and hiring managers regarding onboarding needs.
  • Monitored progress of new hire orientations, providing feedback as needed.

Senior HR Business Support Specialist

Fujitsu Consulting India Pvt Ltd. India
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Onboarding specialist and collaborate with senior stakeholders to address current requirements and provide guidance on critical employee matters.
  • Lead employee engagement initiatives, organizing and executing activities to foster a positive work environment.
  • Prepare and maintain HR letters, ensuring accurate filing in employee records and people management.
  • Oversee the end-to-end process of recruiting and training administrative support staff, providing ongoing management.
  • Handle STPI (Software Technology Parks of India) filing and maintain Legatrix records.
  • Manage shop and establishment registration processes.
  • Effectively prioritize and manage workloads to meet expectations.

US HR Manager (Contract Position)

Tech-Observer
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Facilitates onboarding process, including IT coordination and provision of welcome materials.
  • Conducts orientations and payroll inductions for new hires and BGV’s.
  • Manages exit formalities and termination processes.
  • Administers benefits and handles medical/sick leave paperwork.
  • Serves as a central contact for inquiries, client visits, policy revisions, and vendor management.

PMO – HR Manager

Merck Life science PVT LTD.
11.2018 - 09.2020
  • Onboarding Specialist – End to End process
  • HR & Admin responsibilities include processing employee data, updating company policies and assisting in the hiring process
  • Activity and resource planning (Onboarding, HR Induction, ID cards arrangements and New Joiner Introductions)
  • Information and logistics management (Invoice, Contract renewals, Distribution list updating and Attendance Sheet)
  • Manage Employee Benefits and Admin works
  • Travel Desk - Providing all facilities to hierarchy team travel services and airport pickup and hotel bookings stay plans etc.
  • Knowledge on shorts trips or Day outing trips for hierarchy team.
  • Maintain STPI registrations.
  • Maintain Diversity stands
  • Managing reports and necessary documentation
  • Organizing and motivating and Events

Assistant Manager HR – US HR Operations & Contracts

Techwave Inc
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Specializes in onboarding processes. BGV’s I-9 verification.
  • Manages ID cards and all administrative tasks.
  • Gathers requirements from internal teams.
  • Negotiate salary packages.
  • Oversees insurance processes. Maintains data records.
  • Conducts orientations.

Manager - US HR & Contracts (Contract Position)

Softstandard Solutions
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Drafting, Vetting & Reviewing of Agreements (Agreements & Work Order’s like MSA, NDA, NCA, Addendum's, Referral Fee, 1099, Supplier, Extensions, Terminations, Purchase Orders
  • Statement of Work, Exhibit A/B/C, Work Schedules, Rate Increase & Decrease).
  • On-Boarding and Off-Boarding of the candidate in the company.
  • Comparison of Agreements and Work Orders before and after Countersign.
  • Drafting, Vetting & Reviewing of Agreements for B1 and H1 Visa (Internal Employees).

Assistant Manager HR – HR Operations

USG Inc
12.2015 - 10.2017

Education

MBA - Human resource & CRM

IIBM (Indian Institute Of Business management)

Skills

  • MS Office
  • C
  • Internet Savvy
  • Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
  • Knowledgeable about Scrum events including sprints, daily standups, planning, review, and retrospectives

Certification

  • HRBP Certified
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • Automation Testing

Languages

English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Onboarding/Offboarding &Induction & Orientation
  • I-9 Verifications, BGV’s, Drug test
  • Revised Offer letter’s Exbits- A
  • Talent acquisition and recruitment on HOD requirements
  • Coordinating with IT department for emails creations and Laptops issuing, welcome kits etc.
  • Employee Engagement activities
  • Administration – Transport facilitation, event facilitations, Food and Beverages, Projects facilitations, Senior management visit arrangements, Client Visit facilitation.
  • Town Hall’s conducting and Rewards & recognitions.
  • Records Maintenance Experience in working on HRIS (Onboarding, Employment Change Request, and Offboarding).
  • Strong in MS Excel, Word, Google forms, Docusign, Microsoft Forms
  • Employee Engagements and Employee Relations.
  • HR Letters – Visa letters, Employment Verification letters, Bank related letters, Internship completion letter, Transfer letter etc.
  • Maintain executives' schedules, including arranging meetings, appointments, and travel itineraries.
  • Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents.

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

HR Onboarding Manager

QUADRANT RESOURCES PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2025 - 05.2025

Senior HR Business Support Specialist

Fujitsu Consulting India Pvt Ltd. India
03.2023 - 03.2024

US HR Manager (Contract Position)

Tech-Observer
10.2021 - 11.2022

PMO – HR Manager

Merck Life science PVT LTD.
11.2018 - 09.2020

Assistant Manager HR – US HR Operations & Contracts

Techwave Inc
11.2017 - 11.2018

Manager - US HR & Contracts (Contract Position)

Softstandard Solutions
02.2017 - 10.2017

Assistant Manager HR – HR Operations

USG Inc
12.2015 - 10.2017

MBA - Human resource & CRM

IIBM (Indian Institute Of Business management)
PADMA KATHAM