Areena Baig

A results-oriented HR professional with extensive expertise in talent acquisition, employee lifecycle management, HR Operations, Known for thriving in fast-paced environments, I excel in strategic planning and team leadership. Committed to generating innovative recruitment solutions, leading cross-functional teams, and driving organizational growth, I am eager to contribute to forward-thinking organizations and make a meaningful impact. Driven by a people‑first approach, I act as a trusted HR partner—supporting employees, resolving concerns, ensuring policy compliance, and strengthening culture through engagement and communication.

Whether coordinating multi‑stage interviews, conducting exit processes, or designing HR workflows, I focus on accuracy, empathy, and operational excellence.

Human Resources Operations - Prescience Insilico Pvt. Ltd. - Bangalore, Karnataka

(2024-01)

• Designed and executed HR operations engagement programs for new hires, ensuring smooth orientation and effective integration into company culture, policies, and practices.
• Delivered mandatory POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) training sessions to build a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace environment.
• Planned and facilitated employee engagement initiatives to foster collaboration, motivation, and a positive work atmosphere.
• Assisted the IT team in developing an LMS portal and created training modules on Cyber Security, Data Threats, POSH, and Employee Induction.
• Worked closely with cross-functional teams to complete the company's ISO certification process.
• Administered employee insurance and benefits, ensuring timely updates and accurate coverage for all employees.
• Utilized HR platforms such as KEKA for streamlined onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintained accurate employee records and ensured full compliance with company HR policies and statutory requirements.
• Conducted exit interviews to gather feedback and improve retention strategies.
• Submitted Provident Fund (PF) reports and coordinated required documentation for timely PF submissions.
• Processed payroll activities, including adding employees to payroll and insurance databases.
• Fostered strong communication and collaboration with hiring managers and newly onboarded employees to ensure alignment and smooth transitions.
• Conducted thorough salary benchmarking and due diligence to maintain internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Managed full and final settlement processes with accuracy and sensitivity, ensuring timely resolution of offboarding requirements.
• Served as the primary point of contact for employee queries, offering support across HR functions and reinforcing a positive workplace experience.

Human resources operations - Intrepid Academy - Nagpur, India

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Collaborated with hiring managers to define job roles and post vacancies. Screened applications, conducted interviews, and managed offer letters.
• Oversaw new employee onboarding, induction programs, and documentation.
• Maintained up-to-date employee records, contracts, and HR databases.
• Managed full and final settlements and background checks.
• Coordinated performance appraisal cycles and feedback mechanisms.
• Contributed to workforce planning, succession strategy, and talent retention.
• Analyzed HR data to provide insights to leadership on employee trends. Aligned HR operations with overall business objectives
• Finalized comprehensive job descriptions (JDs) and published openings across multiple platforms including LinkedIn, Naukri, Indeed, Foundit and Internshala to attract qualified candidates.
• Coordinated and streamlined multi-stage interview processes, facilitated offer negotiations, and supported seamless onboarding to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Efficiently managed candidate pipelines, tracked interview stages, and enhanced hiring transparency through meticulous process oversight. Successfully recruited top-tier software developers specializing in AI/ML, Azure, Django, AWS, cloud technologies, C++, Flask, JavaScript, and Python.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing elite talent including IIT graduates, PhD holders, and specialized professionals across diverse domains such as materials science, life sciences, computational research, bioinformatics, cheminformatics, chemistry, semiconductors, biostatistics, and business development.
• Conducted thorough background verification checks in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Managed documentation collection and conducted onboarding meetings to ensure compliance and smooth integration into the organization.
• Collaborated with premier engineering colleges (IIT, NIT, and other tier-1 institutions) for campus hiring, specializing in talent acquisition for the Research and Development industry.

Bachelor of Business Administration - Financial management & human resources management - RTMNU (2019-01 - 2022-12)