Geethanjali B
Senior HR Manager | HR Business Partner (HRBP) | Employee Life Cycle & Compliance Leader
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About
Results-driven Senior HR Manager and HR Business Partner (HRBP) with 12+ years of progressive experience leading end-to-end employee life cycle management across NBFC, IT and Healthcare sectors. Proven track record partnering with business leaders and CXOs on workforce planning, talent management, compensation & benefits, employee relations, and statutory compliance. Expert in scaling onboarding, driving 100% statutory compliance (PF, ESI, Labour Law), and deploying HR technology (SAP SuccessFactors, Zing HR, Zoho) to automate HR processes.
Recognized with multiple Best Performer Awards for HR transformation and automation initiatives. Certified POSH Train-the-Trainer with strong expertise in HR analytics, performance management systems, and domestic enquiry/disciplinary processes.
Experience
Senior Manager – HR (HR Business Partner) at IIFL Samasta Finance Limited (2026-05 – Present)
- Partner with business leaders to deliver market intelligence, compensation recommendations, and workforce planning insights for hiring and retention decisions.
- Administer compensation and benefits (C&B) programs, ensuring alignment with company policy and statutory/market standards.
- Serve as Strategic HR Business Partner to business leaders, driving end-to-end employee life cycle management from onboarding through exit across a large, multi-location workforce.
- Design and maintain salary ranges, pay grades, and compensation frameworks aligned with organizational goals and market benchmarks.
- Lead annual compensation review cycles, including salary increments, bonus structuring, and incentive program design.
Manager – HR at IIFL Samasta Finance Limited (2024-03 – 2026-04)
- Onboarded 1,500+ employees monthly across PAN India; redesigned onboarding workflows, reducing turnaround time (TAT) significantly.
- Centralized and automated the Background Verification (BGV) process, reducing per-hire BGV cost and cycle time.
- Tracked and reported key onboarding KPIs including time-to-productivity, new hire satisfaction, and cost per hire.
- Ensured 100% statutory compliance (PF, ESI, Labour Laws); proactively closed compliance gaps in partnership with legal and audit teams.
- Awarded Best Performer for spearheading the Onboarding & BGV Automation initiative.
Deputy Manager – HR at Narayana Hrudayalaya Limited (2021-04 – 2024-02)
- Managed the complete HR life cycle for a large, multi-location healthcare workforce, partnering with Business Heads and regional HRBPs.
- Led implementation and continuous improvement of the Performance Management System (PMS) — goal setting, reviews, calibration, and feedback.
- Developed and managed manpower budgets aligned with business goals; conducted cost variance analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Delivered HR analytics and MIS reports supporting workforce planning and strategic decision-making.
- Analysed statutory compliance trends, identified risk areas, and implemented preventive action plans; closed statutory audits (PF, ESI, Labour).
- Championed POSH compliance as a certified Train-the-Trainer, conducting awareness sessions across business units.
- Maintained positive employee relations through transparent conflict resolution frameworks.
Senior Executive – HR at Narayana Hrudayalaya Limited (2017-04 – 2021-03)
- Designed and delivered new hire orientation programs aligned with company values and culture.
- Managed employee grievances and disciplinary actions, ensuring policy and legal compliance.
- Supported manpower planning and contributed to workforce analytics and HR reporting dashboards.
- Collaborated with business unit heads to tailor onboarding programs to departmental needs.
Executive – HR at Narayana Hrudayalaya Limited (2015-09 – 2017-03)
- Managed day-to-day HR operations covering onboarding, employee documentation, and compliance.
- Supported PMS implementation and maintained employee records within HRIS.
Onboarding Executive at Xecutive HR Solutions (Deployed to Ericsson Global India Pvt Ltd) (2014-10 – 2015-08)
- Anchored and managed the new-hire joining process for the Bangalore Business Unit.
- Administered the XecuteHR Onboarding Management Solution (XHR OBMS) platform end-to-end.
- Managed complete HR operations across the employee life cycle from onboarding to exit.
Education
MBA in Human Resources
B.Sc. in Computer Science, Mathematics & Electronics – Christ College, Bengaluru
