Krishna Vaja

Results-driven HR Manager with 10+ years of progressive experience across HR operations, talent acquisition, employee lifecycle management, and organisational development. Proven ability to design and implement end-to-end HR frameworks—from HRMS integration and KPI-driven performance appraisals to compliance, grievance resolution, and retention strategies. Adept at building high-performance cultures in fast-paced environments across manufacturing, technology, and development sectors.

Seeking a senior HR leadership role to drive people strategy, workforce planning, and organisational effectiveness.

HR Manager - GaneshaSpeaks.com (Pandit Ventures) - Ahmedabad, India

(2024-05)

End-to-end ownership of HR operations for a fast-growing wellness-tech company, spanning workforce planning, compliance, and culture-building.

• HRMS & Digital HR: Led full integration of HRMS software to streamline attendance tracking, performance monitoring, and HR reporting—reducing manual effort and improving data accuracy.
• Employee Lifecycle: Managed complete employee journeys from structured onboarding and induction programmes through to offboarding and exit interviews, ensuring a seamless and professional experience.
• Performance Management: Drove KPI-driven appraisal cycles using objective timesheet data and productivity metrics to identify high-potential employees and guide promotion decisions.
• Policy & Compliance: Developed and enforced comprehensive HR policies aligned to statutory compliance, organisational culture, and Labour Law regulations; standardised SOPs across departments.
• Grievance Management: Served as the primary grievance officer—handled sensitive employee complaints with swift, impartial resolution, maintaining trust and reducing escalations.
• Attrition & Retention: Conducted turnover analysis and implemented data-backed retention strategies, including structured engagement programmes, that measurably improved employee satisfaction scores.
• Talent Acquisition: Partnered with department heads for manpower planning, job profiling, and end-to-end recruitment—sourcing, screening, and onboarding the right talent efficiently.
• Culture & Engagement: Designed and organised team-building initiatives to strengthen workplace morale, cross-functional collaboration, and a positive organisational culture.

Head – HR & Operations - Laxmi Jewellery Export Pvt. Ltd. - Ahmedabad, India

(2022-05 - 2024-04)

Spearheaded HR and operations for a jewellery export firm—setting up scalable HR systems, driving compliance, and building an engaged workforce.

• Recruitment & Staffing: Owned the full recruitment lifecycle—job postings, candidate screening, panel interviews, and offer management—resulting in quality hires with reduce time-to-fill.
• HR Policy Framework: Created and rolled out HR policies and procedures aligned with business goals; ensured all employees were aware of and compliant with organisational standards.
• Performance Appraisals: Established and managed performance review cycles, facilitated structured feedback sessions, and developed Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to support growth.
• Employee Relations: Managed day-to-day employee concerns, conflict resolution, and disciplinary proceedings, ensuring a respectful and productive workplace.
• Labour Law Compliance: Monitored and ensured adherence to applicable labour laws, PF, ESIC, and statutory obligations, minimising legal exposure for the organisation.
• Team Building: Organised regular team engagement activities that improved cross-team relationships, boosted morale, and reduced absenteeism.

Assistant to Program Director / HR & Admin - Rural Development Foundation - Anand, India

(2015-06 - 2022-04)

Managed HR, payroll, and employee operations alongside supporting large-scale Government of India (GOI) development projects in entrepreneurship, women empowerment, and sustainable agriculture.

• HR Administration: Maintained complete employee records, processed payroll, and implemented HR policies across the organisation, ensuring operational efficiency and audit readiness.
• Staffing & Workforce Planning: Managed end-to-end staffing needs—sourcing, onboarding, and offboarding—while handling employee relations and resolving workplace grievances.
• Performance Evaluation: Administered periodic staff appraisals and performance tracking, supporting programme leads in workforce capacity planning and skill development.
• GOI Project Execution: Supported the Program Director in implementing government-funded initiatives promoting entrepreneurship, skill development, women empowerment, and sustainable agriculture.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinated between project teams, donors, and community stakeholders; prepared progress reports, managed agendas, and documented project outcomes.

Project Coordinator - Rural Development Foundation - Anand, India

(2014-04 - 2015-06)

• Bridged communication between project teams and clients to ensure delivery alignment.
• Conducted weekly status reviews, presented project updates to leadership, and adjusted plans accordingly.
• Provided administrative project support—scheduling, agenda preparation, and minutes documentation.

Professor – Management Studies - JH Patel College of Management & Technology - Anand, India

(2011-06 - 2013-05)

• Delivered lectures on Principles of Management, New Enterprise & Innovation, and Human Resource Development.
• Conducted academic research resulting in publications; mentored students in professional and critical-thinking development.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resource Management - Anand Institute of Management (2011)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Marketing - Dharamsinh Desai University (2008)