Lakshmi

Results-driven HR professional with 8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, Payroll, and Employee Engagement. Proven expertise in end-to-end recruitment for both blue- and white-collar roles, HR operations, compliance, and employee relations. Skilled in implementing HR software (GreytHR, Quikchex, Darwinbox), driving HR initiatives, and building strong stakeholder partnerships to enhance productivity and retention.

Assistant Manager – HR - Café Udupi Ruchi - Bengaluru

(2025-06)

• Implemented GreytHR to streamline attendance, payroll, and employee records.
• Managed end-to-end recruitment for operations, kitchen, and support staff.
• Built partnerships with colleges, NGOs, and vendors to expand sourcing.
• Led onboarding & induction programs ensuring smooth integration.
• Coordinated statutory compliance (PF, ESI) and vendor payments.
• Designed and executed engagement activities to improve morale and retention.
• Analyzed HR metrics (attrition, hiring lead time, attendance) to drive improvements.

Human Resource Business Partner - Maiz Kitchens - Bengaluru, India

(2024-04 - 2025-05)

• Managed end-to-end recruitment for multiple roles across operations and support functions.
• Partnered with business leaders to understand manpower needs and plan aligned hiring strategies.
• Prepared and submitted payroll inputs (attendance, overtime, incentives) to the finance team, ensuring accurate salary processing.
• Coordinated onboarding & induction programs and ensured statutory compliance (PF, ESI).
• Managed employee engagement initiatives, including festival celebrations and team activities.
• Handled exit formalities, including full & final settlement coordination.

Talent Acquisition Lead - Cure Foods Private Limited - Bengaluru, India

(2021-02 - 2024-03)

• Promoted from TA Executive to TA Lead in recognition of high performance and consistent delivery on hiring goals.
• Led and mentored a 5-member recruitment team, managing high-volume hiring for Delivery Executives, Operations, Kitchen Staff, Sales Executives, and lateral roles from Team Leaders to City Heads.
• Designed and implemented recruitment strategies to reduce attrition and retain top talent.
• Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, selection, onboarding, and vendor coordination for timely payments.
• Established tie-ups with colleges, NGOs, institutions, and agencies to strengthen sourcing channels.
• Coordinated with vendors and internal sourcing teams to ensure a robust talent pipeline at all times.
• Planned and executed hiring drives & events across multiple locations to support new launches and expansion plans.
• Published daily, weekly, and monthly hiring dashboards, recruitment status reports, and people metrics for management review.
• Handled HR operations: policy briefings, PF/ESI issues, UAN activation, and engagement initiatives (surveys, R&R events, games, and team outings).
• Oversaw exit management: interviews, clearance coordination, experience letters, and full & final settlements.
• Promoted the Employee Referral Program and maintained recruitment records, consultant/referral databases, and offer/appointment documentation.
• Analyzed HR metrics (attrition, hiring lead time, attendance) to drive improvements.

Talent Acquisition executive - Cure Foods Private Limited - Bengaluru, India

(2019-03 - 2021-01)

HR Coordinator - Foodpanda - Bengaluru, India

(2018-01 - 2019-02)

• Maintained HR information systems and kept employee files accurate and up-to-date.
• Assisted with background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding.
• Supported payroll processing, ensuring accurate compensation.
• Assisted with the recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, and scheduling interviews.
• Supported HR staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings.

Bachelor of Business Management - Business Management - Bangalore University (2017)

MBA - Jain University (2017)