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RESHMA R

RESHMA R

Summary

Accomplished HR Business Partner with extensive experience in talent management, performance management, and employee engagement. Proven track record in reducing attrition rates and enhancing employee productivity at Aspire Systems and Indium Software. Adept at strategic HR initiatives, grievance resolution, and compensation & benefits administration. Demonstrated ability to lead HR projects, optimise resource utilisation, and foster a positive work environment. Strong skills in data analysis, negotiation, and intercultural competence. Career goal: to leverage expertise in strategic HR to drive organisational growth and employee satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Manager

AKRA Consultants
02.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated successful policy implementation
  • Oversaw payroll functions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
  • Implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions.
  • Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency with the use of HRIS system.

Assistant Manager - HR Business Partner

Aspire Systems
07.2021 - 09.2024
  • Aligned closely with the SL Head and Leadership team to craft and execute HR strategies that seamlessly integrate with overarching business objectives and aspirations.
  • Handling end-to-end HR relations for 450+ employees, with key roles and responsibilities which include attrition and retention.
  • The attrition percentage was brought down from 28% to 13% in FY 23–24.
  • Conducted final HR round interviews for laterals and campus placements, resulting in 59 successful lateral hires FY 23-24.
  • Implemented a meticulous investigation and documentation process on grievance handling and employee engagement.
  • Executed EPulse - Employee Pulse programme, which helped to understand if the employees were elated, satisfied, or if they had any concerns, through a monthly voting mailer.
  • Top Talent recognition through 3x3 Matrix, and recognised the Hi-Po's (High Potential Employees) from the team.
  • Overseeing employee benefits programmes such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks.
  • Training and Development: Coordinating employee training programmes, professional development opportunities, and career growth initiatives.
  • Led performance management initiatives by partnering with SL Head and his n-1s to develop a comprehensive PMS roadmap.
  • Collaborated with Delivery Manager and BU Head to facilitate fair rating distributions, fostering trust, and recommended data-driven compensation revisions and promotions to drive talent retention and growth.
  • Collaborated with RMG to optimise resource utilisation and bench operations, ensuring adherence to policy guidelines, and maintaining optimal utilisation rates across the BU.
  • Supported the business in sustaining an 85% resource utilisation target.

HR Business Partner

Indium Software
05.2019 - 05.2021
  • Supported onboarding processes, ensuring new hires had a positive transition into the company.
  • Working as a Regional HR, handling end-to-end HR relations for 600+ employees in Chennai.
  • Employee Engagement & Career Development - Engagement & Retention, Grievance redressal, Career & Planning, Identifying Interventions for Managers.
  • MIS - Maintaining monthly dashboards (includes manpower database, HRIS, Pulse Check, additional replacement data, etc.).
  • Lead the full recruitment cycle for various roles across multiple departments, including technical, sales, and administrative positions.
  • Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, set recruitment goals, and establish interview processes. Conduct phone and in-person interviews, assess candidate qualifications, and negotiate offers.
  • Successfully increased the offer joiner ratio from 50% to 90%
  • Led and managed the entire PIP process, providing clear context and counselling for both managers and employees, ensuring fairness and transparency at all stages.
  • Managed and orchestrated R&R (Recognition and Rewards) initiatives, alongside various cultural programmes.

Sr. Executive - Talent Acquisition

Access Gulf Trading & Contracting
10.2013 - 09.2018
  • Responsible for end-to-end hiring of manpower supply, sourcing, and securing high-performing talents.
  • Oversaw the onboarding process, conducted new joiner inductions, and optimised the efficiency of new hires.
  • Strategically orchestrated the advertising and management of position listings, conducted interviews with suitable candidates, and implemented a proactive multichannel sourcing strategy, notably expanding the candidate pool.

Education

Masters in Business Management - Human Resources

Madras University

Masters in Media Management -

MOP Vaishnav College

Bachelors in Commerce - Corporate Secretaryship

MOP Vaishnav College

Skills

  • Talent Management
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Performance Management
  • Recruitment and hiring practices
  • Proactive initiative taker
  • Grievance Resolution
  • Strategic HR
  • Negotiation
  • Data Analysis
  • Intercultural competence
  • Excellent communication

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Malayalam
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1

linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/reshma-raveendran-447478167

Timeline

HR Manager

AKRA Consultants
02.2025 - Current

Assistant Manager - HR Business Partner

Aspire Systems
07.2021 - 09.2024

HR Business Partner

Indium Software
05.2019 - 05.2021

Sr. Executive - Talent Acquisition

Access Gulf Trading & Contracting
10.2013 - 09.2018

Masters in Media Management -

MOP Vaishnav College

Bachelors in Commerce - Corporate Secretaryship

MOP Vaishnav College

Masters in Business Management - Human Resources

Madras University

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