Diya Alekhya

Associate HR Business Partner with hands-on experience across performance management, employee lifecycle, compliance, and business partnering for a fast-paced, global team of 80+ employees. Skilled in coordinating probation reviews, appraisals, and performance improvement plans (PIPs), conducting employee connects, and partnering with managers and leadership on people initiatives and workforce planning. Strong stakeholder management, HR documentation, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in MS Excel and Google Sheets for HR data tracking and reporting.

HR Admin - Sedai - Trivandrum

(2025-09)

Served as the sole HR representative in India for a US-based startup, managing end-to-end HR functions for a team of 80+ employees, ensuring alignment with global people practices and local compliance requirements.

• Coordinated performance management processes including probation reviews, appraisals, and performance improvement plans (PIPs), tracking milestones to ensure timely completion.
• Partnered with managers to gather feedback, maintain performance documentation, and conduct regular employee connects and check-ins.
• Ensured adherence to HR policies and documentation requirements; monitored probation confirmations and employee lifecycle compliance activities.
• Managed the complete employee lifecycle independently, from onboarding to exit, including documentation, orientation, confirmations, and full & final settlements.
• Acted as a strategic bridge between senior management and employees, translating business goals into people strategies and providing HR support on team-level challenges.
• Contributed to workforce planning, organizational change, and policy formulation through participation in strategic planning discussions with leadership.
• Drafted and implemented multiple internal policies and developed the company's employee handbook, standardizing HR processes and ensuring compliance with legal and organizational frameworks.
• Led recruitment coordination across campus and lateral hiring, working closely with hiring managers and external stakeholders.
• Maintained ownership of employee engagement, grievance redressal, compliance monitoring, and documentation systems using Excel and Google Sheets for tracking and reporting.

Talent Acquisition Intern - Bhanzu - Bengaluru

(2025-07 - 2025-08)

• Assisted in drafting and posting job descriptions across platforms; sourced and screened candidates using job portals and LinkedIn.
• Coordinated and scheduled interviews, maintained recruitment data and candidate records in the HRMS.
• Supported pre-onboarding documentation, employer branding, and hiring event logistics.

HR Intern - Paperplanes International

(2025-01 - 2025-05)

• Coordinated scheduling for candidate interviews and appointments.
• Supported employee engagement initiatives, including company newsletters and volunteer opportunities.
• Audited employee files regularly to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

HR Intern - Healthletic Lifestyle

(2025-01 - 2025-04)

• Assisted in talent acquisition through resume screening and initial interviews; coordinated onboarding programs.
• Developed and implemented a Workplace Harassment Policy to foster a safe, inclusive work environment.
• Managed employee engagement initiatives and supported stakeholder communication and HR documentation.

Sport Leader - Decathlon - Calicut

(2021-04 - 2021-12)

• Led and organized team-building sports events to enhance cross-functional collaboration.
• Managed sales performance analysis and business development initiatives; developed strong interpersonal and communication skills through customer interactions.

Event Coordinator Intern - Agami (Non-Profit Organization)

(2023-10 - 2023-11)

• Managed event planning, logistics, and stakeholder coordination for a high-profile legal summit.
• Conducted research on emerging HR and legal trends related to justice reform.

Legal Intern - Mujeeb Rahman Advocates & Associates - Calicut

(2023-07 - 2023-07)

• Gained practical exposure to labor laws, workplace compliance, and employment contracts.
• Assisted in drafting legal documents and conducting case research.

Legal Intern - District Legal Services Authority - Calicut

(2022-05 - 2022-05)

• Conducted legal awareness programs to promote employee rights and labor law compliance.

B.A.LL.B (Hons.) - Law - Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University (2020 - 2025)

12th Grade - Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, Chevayur (2019 - 2019)

10th Grade - Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, Chevayur (2017 - 2017)