RAJA LEKSHMI
HR Generalist
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven HR Generalist with over 5 years of experience in managing HR operations, including payroll, compliance, recruitment, and onboarding. Expertise in collaborating with stakeholders to enhance employee engagement and streamline processes. Currently overseeing HR functions on Workday at Renault India.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
Renault India Private Limited
07.2025 - Current
- Manage end-to-end HR operations for corporate employees, including onboarding, HR induction, and policy communication
- Handle offer fitment and salary benchmarking, and release offer letters in alignment with internal parity
- Coordinated with business stakeholders on hiring requirements and developed onboarding plans to improve new hire integration
- Maintain employee data in Workday (P@R), ensuring 100% accuracy and real-time updates for 300+ employees
- Manage employee life cycle processes, including confirmation, promotion, and exit formalities
- Conducted exit interviews to gather feedback and supported retention strategies that addressed employee concerns
- Coordinate with statutory vendors to ensure timely compliance and annual returns
- Planned and managed HR budgets for employee engagement and festive activities, enhancing workplace culture
HR Generalist
Motan Private Limited
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Oversaw payroll processing and ensured statutory compliance for employees (PF, ESI, PT, LWF), contributing to accurate and timely employee compensation
- Tracked employee attendance and leave records while organizing HR documentation to support efficient HR operations
- Handled onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth employee experience
- Facilitated audits and ensured factory compliance and insurance processes, maintaining regulatory standards and risk management
- Managed gratuity, leave encashment, and employee benefits
Assistant HR
Gajaananda Groups
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experience through effective interview scheduling and follow-ups
- Oversaw employee attendance and disciplinary procedures, ensuring compliance with company policies and fostering a fair workplace environment
- Resolved employee grievances and facilitated engagement initiatives, promoting a positive workplace culture
Assistant HR
Amit New Trend
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinated recruitment, onboarding, and document verification processes to ensure smooth integration of new hires
- Managed employee records and tracked attendance to uphold accurate workforce data
- Addressed employee queries and facilitated HR operations to enhance employee experience
Education
MBA - HR & Marketing
Udaya School of Engineering
KanyakumariBA - English Literature
Udaya College of Arts & Science
KanyakumariSkills
HR data management
Talent acquisition
Recruitment selection
Recordkeeping
Employee relations
HR policies
Employment compliance
Payroll administration
Payroll completion
Benefits administration
Compensation benefits
Attendance management
Background checks
Exit interviews
Retention strategies
Succession planning
Training design
Performance evaluation
HR analytics
Diversity inclusion
Org development
HR strategy
Labor relations
Internal communications
Employee engagement
Conflict Resolution
Data evaluation
Staff management
Employee surveys
Recordkeeping
Technical
Payroll completion
Recordkeeping
Interests
Reading, Cooking
INTERNSHIP
- Roots Industries Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore
- Studied employee performance in relation to stress and workload
- Analyzed work environment impacts on productivity
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Academic Project: "Goldsmiths' Problems and Prospects" – study on health, safety, and financial challenges faced by artisans
- Research Presentations: "Journeys of the Self", "Women as Mothers", "Renunciation in The Mill on the Floss"
- Winner – Business Plan Competition, St. John's College
- State Award – Essay Writing ("Ilakiya Sigaram Viruthu")
- State Prizes – Skit (Rani Anna College), Tongue Twister (Noorul Islam College)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- HR Operations & Payroll Management
- Statutory Compliance (PF, ESI, PT, LWF)
- HRMS / Workday (Employee Data Management)
- Recruitment Coordination & Offer Management
- Employee Life Cycle Management
- Performance Management (Appraisal, PIP)
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Audit & Compliance Handling
- Stakeholder Coordination
Timeline
HR Generalist
Renault India Private Limited
07.2025 - Current
HR Generalist
Motan Private Limited
05.2023 - 04.2025
Assistant HR
Gajaananda Groups
08.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant HR
Amit New Trend
11.2020 - 05.2022
BA - English Literature
Udaya College of Arts & Science
MBA - HR & Marketing
Udaya School of Engineering