Sajith Sasidharan Pillai
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven HR professional with 9+ years of experience managing end-to-end HR operations across multinational and high-growth organizations.Proven expertise in Indian labor law compliance, payroll and benefits administration, HRIS management, employee relations, and full employee lifecycle management.. Adept at developing and implementing policies, streamlining processes, and ensuring audit readiness through accurate documentation and employee file management. Recognized for resolving employee issues with discretion, fostering a positive workplace culture, and aligning HR practices with business objectives. Skilled in partnering with leadership to drive workforce planning, retention strategies, and performance management processes that enhance productivity and employee engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
Eovix Technologies
Bengaluru
07.2024 - Current
- Partnered with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals, driving people-centric initiatives across departments.
- Led end-to-end HR operations across onboarding, internal mobility, exits, and documentation for a workforce of 700 employees.
- Achieved 100% statutory compliance with Indian labor laws (PF, ESI, gratuity, maternity benefits, POSH, and Shops & Establishments Act) through compliance calendars, process audits, and timely filings.
- Developed and implemented performance management systems, including goal setting, appraisals, and feedback mechanisms.
- Managed and optimized the performance improvement plan (PIP), resulting in measurable performance recovery and reduced attrition.
- Proven ability to resolve employee relations issues with discretion and professionalism, ensuring compliance with company policies, and fostering positive workplace relationships.
- Administered benefits programs, leave policies, and insurance queries, ensuring seamless employee support.
- Managed HR operations, including payroll, benefits, leave management, and employee documentation.
- Introduced learning and development initiatives to build future-ready skills, and increase employee engagement.
- Oversaw HRIS administration (e.g., GreytHR, UKG, Workday, Zoho People), achieving zero data-related payroll errors through process audits and double verification.
- Contributed to the design of scalable HR policies and HRIS implementation for operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with global HR teams to localize corporate policies for India, while maintaining alignment with global standards.
- Supported cross-border collaboration and remote workforce management across India and international partners.
- Partnered with leadership to design and execute retention and workforce planning strategies, improving employee engagement scores by 8%.
- Developed HR dashboards and analytics reports for leadership, enabling faster, data-driven decision-making on workforce strategy.
Lead Human Resources
Zacco
Bengaluru
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Served as an HR Business Partner to multiple business units, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals to support employee development and performance.
- Directed end-to-end HR operations across multiple business units, covering recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, attendance and leave management, employee file management, and exit formalities.
- Ensured 100% compliance with Indian labor laws and company policies through regular audits, statutory filings, and process monitoring.
- Managed HRIS to maintain accurate employee data and digital personnel records, enabling error-free payroll and reporting.
- Oversaw performance management processes, including goal-setting, appraisal cycles, and PIPs, ensuring on-time completion for all employees.
- Implemented standardized onboarding workflows that improved new hire integration and reduced processing time by 20%.
Senior HR Executive
Innovatia Inc
Bengaluru
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed full employee lifecycle operations for 900+ employees, including recruitment coordination, joining formalities, benefits administration, and employee file management.
- Acted as the first point of contact for employee relations, resolving issues professionally, and ensuring adherence to internal policies and labor laws.
- Coordinated and monitored payroll processing, attendance, leave management, and statutory deductions with zero payroll discrepancies.
- Maintained complete and up-to-date personnel files in both physical and digital formats, ensuring readiness for audits and compliance checks.
- Maintained accurate HR documentation, managed employee records, leave, and benefits, ensuring compliance with internal and statutory requirements.
- Coordinated learning and development activities, tracking training progress, and ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Led internal communication efforts for HR initiatives and employee engagement campaigns, fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Streamlined HR documentation and digitized manual workflows, improving processing efficiency by 30%.
Senior HR Executive
HR Global
Bengaluru
02.2016 - 06.2020
- Managed HR operations and support for multiple client organizations, with a primary focus on a large-scale client employing over 2,000+ staff across locations.
- Delivered end-to-end HR generalist services including onboarding, attendance management, payroll coordination, grievance handling, and compliance tracking.
- Acted as a single point of contact (SPOC) for client HR teams, ensuring timely resolution of employee queries and effective communication of company policies.
- Supported performance appraisal coordination, employee data maintenance, and HR reporting for decision-making.
- Facilitated statutory compliance, including maintaining labor law records and liaising with external auditors as needed.
- Led employee engagement activities and retention initiatives to improve satisfaction and reduce attrition within client organizations.
- Coordinated exit formalities, ensuring smooth handovers and final settlements in line with policy and legal frameworks.
- Maintained excellent client relationships by delivering responsive, compliant, and people-focused HR solutions in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Education
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) -
Cardiff Metropolitan University
London, UK01.2011
Bachelor of Science (BSC) -
Bharathiar University
India01.2008
PG Diploma in Strategic Human Resource Management -
Eduqual UK
London03-2016
UK Employment Law & Recruitment Diploma for HR and Managers -
Udemy
Oxford Diploma: Mental Health and Wellbeing at the workplace -
Udemy
Certified Human Resource Generalist -
IIHR
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®)
Diploma in Labour Laws And Statutory Compliances
India03-2024
Skills
- HR Operations & Compliance
- End-to-end HR operations management
- Statutory & Indian Labour Law compliance PF, ESI, gratuity, maternity benefits, POSH, and Shops & Establishments Act Act
- Employee File Management
- HR policy implementation and governance
- Onboarding & Joining Formalities
- Induction and orientations
- Payroll Management
- HRIS / HRMS (UKG, Zoho, Workday, GreytHR, etc)
- Benefits administration (insurance, leave policies)
- HR data accuracy, reporting, and system optimization
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
- Off-Boarding & Exit Formalities
- Performance management systems (goal setting, appraisal cycles, and PIPs)
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Employee engagement and retention strategies
- Talent Management & Workforce Planning
- Workforce planning and manpower forecasting
- HR dashboards, metrics tracking, and analytics reporting
Languages
English, French, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam
Timeline
HR Manager
Eovix Technologies
07.2024 - Current
Lead Human Resources
Zacco
09.2022 - 05.2024
Senior HR Executive
Innovatia Inc
06.2020 - 07.2022
Senior HR Executive
HR Global
02.2016 - 06.2020
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) -
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Science (BSC) -
Bharathiar University
PG Diploma in Strategic Human Resource Management -
Eduqual UK
UK Employment Law & Recruitment Diploma for HR and Managers -
Udemy
Oxford Diploma: Mental Health and Wellbeing at the workplace -
Udemy
Certified Human Resource Generalist -
IIHR
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®)
Diploma in Labour Laws And Statutory Compliances
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