Kiran Bichaiah

Dynamic HR Manager with a proven track record of 15 years in human resources management, including talent acquisition, employment relations, performance management, compensation and benefits and HR strategy. Seeking a challenging leadership role to leverage expertise in optimizing HR operations, fostering employee development, and driving organizational success.

HR Head at Aircom Systems Pvt Ltd (2024-09 – Present)

Leading the strategic direction of the Human Resources function across the organization. Responsible for overseeing all HR operations, ensuring alignment with business goals, and fostering a positive work environment.

• Spearheaded the design and execution of HR strategies that directly aligned with organizational goals, enhancing overall business performance.
• Directed talent acquisition and retention initiatives, resulting in the formation of high-performing, agile teams across all departments.
• Led the development and execution of employee engagement programs, significantly improving workplace culture and employee satisfaction scores.
• Managed the end-to-end performance management cycle, ensuring robust goal setting, continuous feedback, and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Designed and launched comprehensive learning and development frameworks, accelerating leadership capability and workforce skill enhancement.
• Oversaw the creation and administration of competitive compensation structures and well-being programs, strengthening employee value proposition.
• Ensured full compliance with labor laws, regulatory requirements, and HR best practices, effectively mitigating organizational risk.
• Championed change management initiatives, successfully navigating organizational restructuring and cultural transformation projects.
• Developed leadership pipelines and succession planning programs, mentoring senior HR leaders and strengthening internal talent pools.
• Successfully represented the organization as Management Representative (MR) for ISO certification, leading cross-functional teams to achieve compliance and quality standards.
• Initiated business operations in Uganda and Tanzania, driving successful recruitment strategies and building strong foundational teams.

HR Manager at atyati Technologies Pvt Ltd (2019-12 – 2024-06)

Handled strategic HR and organizational development, talent acquisition, talent management, learning and development, employee relations and engagement, HR operations, compensation and legal matters.

• Designed HR Annual Plan in alignment with Annual Business Plan of Company.
• Designing and implementing HR policies for effective utilization and development of available work force to support Organizational objectives.
• Designed and developed OD initiatives for problem solving and effective implementation of HR systems.
• Designed internal as well External talent acquisition policy as part of strategic workforce planning.
• Created Talent pool for critical & leadership positions through diverse hiring and strong campus connect.
• Implemented Competency Mapping, Capability Building/ IDP / 9 Box Model/ Critical Resource Planning.
• Created culture of Cross functional Training Programs & sharing best practices.
• Implemented Performance Management Systems across units & functions with Mid review and yearly review.
• Implemented Comp. ratio in annual Increments to keep the comp. ratio in ideal composition.
• Designed & executing Annual Employee Engagement Calendar (Family Day, Sports Day, Star of the Month, Rewards & Recognition Policy, Special days celebration etc.).
• Implemented HR Software HR One within planned timelines with 9 modules in phased manner.
• Responsible for Compensation & Reward Strategy of company (Comp Ratio, Grading System, Pay Ranges).
• Complete Legal & Statutory compliances of all Offices.
• Ensure timely compliance of all statutory provisions, Labour laws, Provident Fund Act etc.

Deputy Manager – HR at Centillion Solution and Services(P) Ltd (2015-12 – 2019-12)

Handled HR operations including recruitment, employee engagement, performance management and various HR initiatives across 380 employees.

• Worked as a Deputy Manager - HR. Handling around 380 People.
• Appreciated by various stakeholders for implementing Engagement activities, initiatives aligning with the Business needs.
• Guiding employees to set their KPI /KRA's / PMS / Goal Setting Sheets, helping in Self Evaluation and Team Member evaluation during the Annual Appraisal process.
• Business Accounts handled- in house, IT – Non-IT, HDFC, ABHFL, Indiabulls, Digitization, IndusInd bank etc.
• Achieved best performance award for consistently closing all the requirements.
• Successfully recruited around 150 critical joiners across levels till date with a conversion ratio of 90%.
• Played a key role as a member of on-boarding team; boarded 350 employees across Pan India.
• Recognized as active participant in Internal Recruitment Tool Enhancement Project; suggested various measures which were later implemented in the tool.
• Streamlining Campus Hiring Process with various Technical Colleges / Business Management Schools.
• Conducting weekly interaction with Business Heads to handle the hiring demand and strategize the recruitment need for potential deal wins and create funnel for fulfilment.
• Articulating the vision, mission & values and instituting processes to pioneer the alignment of HR polices & strategies, spearheading the set-up of HR department for the group from the scratch level.
• Managing the complete recruitment life cycle including issuing the Appointment Letter, Joint formalities, Induction, Training, Reference Check, Management for sourcing the best talent from diverse sources.
• Interfacing with Management and Heads of Department for framing & implementing various HR policies & procedures in line with core organizational objectives.
• Skills hired in various domains were Information Technology, Auditing, Digitalization, System Engineering, Accounts and Finance and many more.
• Organizing employee engagements & OD programs like Suggestion Schemes, Quality Circles, TQM, Vision, Mission, Values Statements and so on.
• Actively participated in Referral Premier League program, bagged various weekly, monthly and complete season awards.
• Significant Contributions: HR Business Partnering, Employee Engagement, Employee Grievance Handling, Retention, Reward and Recognition, Separation.

Recruitment Lead Consultant at CareerWave HR Solutions (2014-10 – 2015-11)

Senior Recruiter at Accenture Services Pvt Ltd (Magna Infotech) (2013-02 – 2014-10)

Recruiter at JP Morgan Services India (2008-08 – 2010-08)

Process Executive – HR Operations at Infosys BPO Ltd (2007-06 – 2008-08)

B.COM in Commerce – Bangalore University (2007)

PGDHRM in Human Resources Management – Symbiosis (2022-05)