Anitharaj Durairaj

HR Operations and Generalist professional with 10+ years of experience in HR operations, administration, employee lifecycle management, workforce management, compliance, employee engagement, and recruitment support across fast-paced organizations, including direct reporting to the CEO. Experienced in managing the complete employee lifecycle, including onboarding, induction, probation reviews, performance management, appraisal coordination, employee engagement, grievance handling, HR documentation, attendance and leave management, and exit processes. Strong hands-on experience in HR policies, compliance management, HRIS administration, MIS reporting, HR documentation, payroll inputs, benefits coordination, process standardization, and employee records management.

Experienced in HR administration, multi-branch operations, vendor management, facility management, inventory management, workforce coordination, and leadership reporting. Additional experience in end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, onboarding, hiring dashboards, and workforce planning support.

Senior HR Officer – Operations and Administration - Akra Tech Pvt Ltd - Chennai

(2024-04)

HR Operations, Generalist Functions & Compliance; Employee Lifecycle, Workforce & HR Administration; HR MIS, Documentation & Management Reporting; Recruitment & Workforce Planning Support

• Facilitate the complete employee onboarding process, including NDAs, offer release, background verification, consent forms, induction, and orientation.
• Conduct probation reviews, performance evaluations, and appraisal meeting coordination.
• Draft HR policies with senior management and ensure compliance across departments.
• Support employee grievance handling and resolve day-to-day HR operational issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee HR queries and operational requirements.
• Process payroll inputs, manage attendance, track leave, and coordinate benefits.
• Manage day-to-day employee lifecycle activities including attendance, leave, shift updates, permissions, overtime, compensation, holidays, and related HR operations.
• Oversee remote team performance, including attendance, task completion, and workforce coordination.
• Maintain employee records, HR operations documentation, inventory, and asset lists.
• Manage Google Drives for documentation, reports, project files, and knowledge transfer.
• Conduct daily stand-up calls, track task progress, and monitor project timelines.
• Ensure proper Bitrix24 task updates, time tracking, and productivity monitoring.
• Prepare monthly activity sheets, team performance reports, HR MIS reports, HR dashboards, and headcount reports for management review.
• Generate HR analytics and reports to support management decision-making.
• Maintain HRIS, employee personal files, compliance records, and documentation accuracy.
• Ensure compliance-based documentation for HR operations and audit readiness.
• Draft MoM, MoU, official communications, and structured reports.
• Directly report team activity and performance information to the CEO of the company.
• Support end-to-end recruitment including JD creation, sourcing, screening, interviews, offer negotiation, onboarding, job confirmation, and exit formalities.
• Maintain candidate trackers and hiring dashboards contributing to HR MIS reporting and workforce analytics.
• Manage institute collaborations and explore new talent acquisition channels.
• Manage LinkedIn and company careers page job postings to maximize visibility.
• Create recruitment and employer branding content using Canva.

Sr. HR & Operations Executive - Web D School - Chennai

(2023-06 - 2023-12)

• Managed HR Operations and Administration across 3 branches with a workforce of 30+ employees, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning and directly reporting to the founder of the organization.
• Managed administrative operations including facility coordination, vendor management, and process streamlining.
• Led employee engagement initiatives and handled grievance resolution to maintain a positive work environment.
• Maintained HR records and ensured compliance with internal policies.
• Monitored attendance and provided accurate monthly payroll inputs in coordination with Accounts/Finance teams.
• Delivered training programs on communication, soft skills, and interview etiquette and conducted candidate assessments.
• Coordinated with external organizations for training and placement opportunities.
• Supported recruitment activities including interview scheduling, candidate coordination, and onboarding processes alongside core HR and administrative duties.

Sourcing Specialist - TAG - Orange People Pvt Ltd - Remote

(2021-04 - 2023-05)

• Maintained employee records, onboarding documentation, and ensured compliance with client requirements.
• Coordinated with clients for smooth onboarding and engagement tracking.
• Maintained a strong vendor network supporting workforce requirements.
• Supported end-to-end US recruitment for skills including EA, EI, Web Architecture, Java, SDLC, Agile, Big Data, Cloud, and PM.
• Worked with direct clients and handled hiring for USC/GC/H1B candidates and W2 and C2C hiring models.

Senior Recruitment Executive - TekPlant Infotech - Remote

(2019-04 - 2021-03)

• Managed employee lifecycle processes including documentation, compliance tracking, and onboarding coordination.
• Coordinated client meetings, requirement gathering, and team alignment in support of organizational workforce planning.
• Supported end-to-end recruitment using Dice, Monster, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Handled W2, C2C hiring, tax terms, and negotiation alongside onboarding documentation and compliance tracking.

Recruitment Consultant - Saaki Argus & Averil Consulting - Chennai

(2018-11 - 2019-02)

• Maintained daily, weekly, and monthly trackers, reports, and candidate dashboards supporting operational reporting.
• Coordinated end-to-end recruitment for contract, C2H, and permanent IT roles, including sourcing, interview scheduling, and closures.

Senior Executive - TalentPro India HR Pvt Ltd - Chennai

(2011-01 - 2018-06)

• Managed documentation, leave records, and attendance tracking for a team of 13 members and supported internal HR operations coordination.
• Assisted in onboarding, induction, and HR process standardization.
• Facilitated knowledge transfer and provided guidance on email communication.
• Supported US recruitment processes with working knowledge of W2, C2C, 1099, visa types, and security clearance as a complementary HR responsibility.

MBA - Systems & HR - Madras University (2007-01 - 2009-01)

B.E. - CSE - Mookambigai College of Engineering (2003-05 - 2007-05)