Prerna Kiran Raj
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic HR Generalist with a proven track record at Svaya Robotics, specializing in technical recruitment(IT) and performance management. Successfully developed and implemented recruitment strategies that boosted employee engagement and retention rates. Highly skilled in talent mapping and optimizing HR operations, delivering impactful results through strategic planning and effective communication. Committed to fostering a collaborative workplace culture that prioritizes employee development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Svaya Robotics
Hyderabad
07.2024 - Current
- Ensured smooth onboarding processes to enhance new hire experiences. Managed the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and exit interviews, to ensure knowledge transfer, and continuous process improvement.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive performance management system, streamlining goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews.
- Led talent development and succession planning initiatives, ensuring that 100% of critical roles have a successor pipeline in place.
- Managed payroll and benefits administration, coordinating with the finance team to ensure accurate salary processing.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies that reduced time-to-hire and improved employee retention.
- Administered employee recognition programs, improving morale, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Conducted exit interviews and analyzed attrition data to develop strategies to reduce turnover. Operate with autonomy and take ownership of the end-to-end recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates for various roles.
- Facilitate learning programs by designing, implementing, and delivering training, including leadership development, to support continuous professional growth, and align with company objectives.
- Researched best practices in human resources management to identify areas of improvement within the organization.
- Identified opportunities to improve HR programs and proposed solutions to increase efficiencies.
- Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
- Researched employee relations issues and conducted meetings with employees and supervisors.
- Assisted customer service with inbound and outbound calls regarding human resources inquiries.
- Coordinated employee recognition programs to boost morale and reward outstanding performance.
- Developed and documented HR procedures to refine processes and drive compliance with policies.
Technical Recruiter
AMS
Hyderabad
06.2021 - 06.2024
- End-to-end recruitment across multiple functions, with a focus on roles such as job duties, compensation, and benefits to potential candidates, from sourcing to offer negotiation.
- Utilized advanced search techniques on job site portals, such as Naukri and Monster, to source high-quality candidates for the APAC region.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines efficiently. Developed and implemented strategic recruiting plans to source candidates through various channels, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Screened resumes for essential job qualifications and interviewed candidates via telephone or video calls.
- Implemented a targeted mass mailing campaign to reach passive candidates, leading to a 15% increase in response rate compared to previous recruitment efforts.
- Collaborated with diverse stakeholders to navigate various interests, achieve consensus, and drive project success through effective communication and collaboration.
- Candidate engagement provided an excellent candidate experience to all candidates throughout their application journey.
- Collaborate closely with the wider APAC people team to ensure seamless recruitment and onboarding journeys for candidates.
- Maintained database of established ongoing outreach efforts for qualified IT candidates to provide proactive approach to recruiting needs.
- Researched competitive salary data to ensure competitive offers are made to potential hires.
- Assessed candidates' technical skills through technical assessments and interviews.
- Advised hiring managers on market trends and salary benchmarks for technical roles.
- With AMS, I got the opportunity to work with various product-based companies based in the U.S., such as Teva Pharmaceuticals, Medtronic (R&D), MSD Global, and Diebold Nixdorf.
HR Executive
Amazon Development Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Responsibilities include resolving the tickets raised by Amazon Associates.
- Worked for the US, UK, Canada, and MPA regions.
- Used to work with two types of pay codes (Paid Pay Codes and Unpaid Pay Codes).
- Paid pay codes: NWPT, Vacation-Paid, Paid Time Off, Bereavement, etc.
- Unpaid pay codes: ATO, VTO, Excused, Voting Unpaid, etc.
- Used to provide training to new team members.
- Good experience in understanding requesters' requests and working according to that.
- Making sure my quality is always above 90% by following SOPs and keeping focus intact.
HR Assistant
AAA Advisors
Hyderabad
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Streamlined communication and issue resolution as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding timekeeping, resulting in a 20% decrease in the response time for resolving issues.
- Oversaw timecard updates for employees in multiple regions, including the USA, Canada, Mexico, and the UK, ensuring accurate and timely records for over 500 staff members.
- Met Service Level Agreements by efficiently managing time and attendance matters for buildings throughout the network, while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Processed business and identification cards, bank accounts and reference and medical checks to streamline hiring protocol.
- Filed documents, delivered mail and performed bookkeeping to facilitate office operations of HR department.
- Assisted in developing company policies regarding wages and working conditions.
Education
MBA - Financial Planning & Analysis, Human Resources
Suresh Gyan Vihar University
Jaipur, Rajasthan08.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Osmania University
Hyderabad06-2019
Skills
- Technical Recruitment
- HR Operations
- Talent Mapping
- Employee engagement
- Recruitment strategies
- Performance management
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
Activities
- Novels
- Selfcare
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Svaya Robotics
07.2024 - Current
Technical Recruiter
AMS
06.2021 - 06.2024
HR Executive
Amazon Development Pvt Ltd
06.2020 - 02.2021
HR Assistant
AAA Advisors
06.2019 - 05.2020
MBA - Financial Planning & Analysis, Human Resources
Suresh Gyan Vihar University
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Osmania University
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