Karthika Devi

Strategic and people-centric HR professional with 9+ years of experience driving HR business partnering, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and HR operations across technology, consulting, and manufacturing environments. Proven ability to partner with leadership teams on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and change management initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence. Experienced in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, managing end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, strengthening workplace culture, and ensuring statutory compliance.

Skilled in stakeholder management, talent acquisition, payroll administration, policy implementation, and building high-performing teams.

Highest number of employees handled: 3000+

Human Resources Lead - NATLEX Technologies Private Ltd - Coimbatore

(2024-10)

• Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning, manpower budgeting, and HR strategy alignment to support business growth.
• Lead HR operations and mentor HR team members to improve operational efficiency and employee experience.
• Drive implementation of HR policies, SOPs, and process improvements to ensure governance and compliance.
• Manage end-to-end talent acquisition including sourcing, stakeholder coordination, interview management, and compensation discussions.
• Lead performance management processes including goal setting, review cycles, and employee development discussions.
• Resolve employee relations matters and provide HR advisory support to managers and employees.
• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives to improve morale, retention, and workplace culture.
• Support organizational change initiatives and leadership transitions to enhance team productivity.
• Ensure statutory compliance, payroll accuracy, HR audits, and maintenance of labor law documentation.
• Collaborate with finance and administration teams for seamless HR operations and reporting.
• Manage exit formalities, offboarding, and full & final settlement processes.

HR Operations Lead - Swipewire Technologies - Chennai

(2023-08 - 2024-08)

• Collaborated with leadership teams to align HR practices with organizational objectives and workforce requirements.
• Co ordinated with the team in Dubai and overseen the operations for that business unit.
• Led recruiters and HR executives to improve recruitment efficiency and HR service delivery.
• Managed employee lifecycle processes including hiring, onboarding, engagement, performance management, and separation.
• Coordinated workforce planning discussions with department heads to address hiring needs.
• Implemented HR policies, SOPs, and employee-focused operational practices.
• Conducted employee engagement and training initiatives to enhance retention and performance.
• Supported organizational effectiveness during business transitions and change initiatives.
• Managed payroll processing, HR audits, and statutory compliance activities.
• Facilitated performance review cycles and employee feedback discussions.

HR Executive - Better Lives Pvt Ltd - Coimbatore

(2021-11 - 2022-09)

• Handled End to end Talent acquisition.
• Curated job requirements by collaborating closely with hiring managers and technical teams.
• Handled day to day HR operations which includes daily attendance tracking, Co ordination with admin teams
• Worked closely with the management HR operations and hiring.
• Maintained candidate records and updated the recruitment system (ATS).
• Ensured a smooth and positive experience for all candidates.
• Employee engagement activities.
• Monthly payroll processing.
• Conducted exit interviews.
• Performance appraisals throughout the process.
• Co ordinated CSR activities.

HR Consultant - Mieten Consultancy Services - Erode

(2019-08 - 2021-10)

• Monthly payroll and time office functions.
• Maintenance of employee files and records.
• Organized performance evaluation meetings.
• Handled appraisals & payrun
• Handled talent acquisition- sourcing, scheduling, salary discussions.
• Onboarded new employees (post recruitment activities).
• Training and development activities.

Jr .Associate HR - Watertec(India) Pvt Ltd (acquired by Warburg Pincus) - Coimbatore

(2017-08 - 2019-06)

• Monthly attendance and payroll.
• Handled registers (Factory & Shops and Establishments Registers).
• Maintenance of employee files and records.
• Processing bills.
• Recruitment.
• Coordination with contractors for casual labor recruitment.
• Post recruitment joining formalities.
• Grievances handling.
• Training and development coordination.
• Full and Final settlement calculation.
• Gratuity workout.
• Employee engagement and CSR activities.
• Bonus , Leave wages, ESI, PF (partially)

HR Assistant - Suzlon Energy Electricals Ltd - Coimbatore

(2016-05 - 2017-07)

• Monthly attendance and payroll.
• Contractual labor recruitment.
• Post recruitment joining formalities.
• Personal files and record maintenance.
• Supporting employees on HR queries.
• Training and development.
• Employee engagement and CSR.

MBA - HR/Marketing - Dr.NGP Institute of Technology

B.Sc - Information Technology - Dr.NGP Arts & Science College

HSC - ARC Matriculation Higher Secondary School

SSLC - ARC Matriculation Higher Secondary School