Avinash Kulshrestha

HR professional with ~3+ years of experience across HR Business Partner, Operations, in fast-paced, high-growth organizations. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end employee lifecycle including Employee Relations, Grievance resolution, onboarding, HRMS management, employee engagement, and exit processes and cross-functional stakeholder management to drive a positive workplace culture.

HR Business Partner at Code 1 Tech Systems (2025-11 – 2026-03)

• Partnered with business leaders to drive HR governance, compliance, grievance and operational efficiency across the consultant workforce.
• Managed the end-to-end employees and consultant lifecycle (onboarding to offboarding), ensuring a seamless employee experience and adherence to policies.
• Governed SOWs, MSAs, and NDAs, ensuring contractual accuracy and legal compliance.
• Implemented timesheet governance and aligned billing processes, improving revenue accuracy and minimizing discrepancies.
• Coordinated invoice processing and compliance, ensuring timely approvals and enhanced client satisfaction.
• Oversaw IT asset lifecycle management, including allocation, tracking, and recovery during employee exits.
• Delivered monthly HR analytics and MIS reports (joiners, exits, workforce data) to support leadership decision-making.
• Coordinated Background Verification (BGV) processes for consultants, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

Senior Associate – HR Business Partner at CARS24 – Australia (2024-11 – 2025-09)

• Served as the first point of contact for 150+ employees, resolving day-to-day queries and improving employee satisfaction and response TAT.
• Managed and maintained 100% accurate employee records in HRMS, ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.
• Processed and coordinated vendor payments via Aerchain, ensuring on-time settlements by creating POs (Purchase Orders) and seamless cross-functional collaboration with finance teams.
• Partnered with hiring managers to support talent acquisition and workforce planning.
• Supported learning & development initiatives and career progression planning.
• Resolved employee grievances and compliance issues, maintaining confidentiality and adherence to company policies, reducing escalation frequency.
• Partnered with Team Leaders and Managers to address team-level escalations, identify root causes, and implement corrective action plans.
• Coordinated Rewards & Recognition (R&R) programs and monthly town halls, enhancing employee engagement and organizational communication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute HR projects and organizational changes.
• Conducted structured exit interviews, deriving insights to support attrition analysis and retention strategies.
• Generated and analyzed monthly MIS reports (joiners vs. exits), enabling data-driven workforce planning.
• Managed contract lifecycle for international (Australia-based) contractual employees, ensuring compliance with company standards and timelines.

HR Executive – HR Business Partner at GirnarSoft.pvt.ltd – Cardekho Group (2023-10 – 2024-11)

• Strengthened employee relations by proactively engaging with employees, addressing queries, and ensuring a positive workplace experience.
• Maintained and updated employee records in HRMS with high accuracy, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Managed end-to-end in-house recruitment for IT and Non-IT roles, ensuring timely closures aligned with business requirements.
• Handled onboarding and offboarding processes for contractual and full-time employees, ensuring smooth transitions and policy compliance.
• Conducted structured exit interviews and coordinated with cross-functional teams for timely NDC (No Dues Clearance) closure.
• Collaborated with the IT team to ensure seamless asset allocation for new joiners and resolved IT-related queries efficiently.
• Coordinated with vendors to collect invoices and supported the finance team in ensuring timely payment processing and disbursals.

HR Executive – Talent Acquisition at Marktine Technology Solutions (2022-12 – 2023-10)

• Managed the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding of candidates across multiple roles.
• Sourced candidates through diverse channels such as Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, and employee referrals, ensuring a strong talent pipeline.
• Conducted initial HR screenings and telephonic interviews to evaluate candidate fitment based on role requirements and organizational culture.
• Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand job specifications and define ideal candidate profiles.
• Coordinated and scheduled interviews between candidates and stakeholders, ensuring a seamless hiring experience.
• Maintained and updated candidate databases in ATS/HRMS systems, ensuring data accuracy and recruitment tracking.
• Managed offer rollouts, salary negotiations, and candidate follow-ups, improving offer acceptance rates.
• Partnered with internal teams to close open positions within defined timelines, contributing to hiring efficiency.
• Ensured adherence to company policies, compliance standards, and recruitment best practices throughout the hiring process.

Master's in Journalism and Mass Communication – Manipal University Jaipur (2021-05 – 2024-03)

Bachelor's in Journalism and Mass Communication – Noida International University (2018-08 – 2021-03)