Priyadharshini Mugunthan

Dynamic and results-driven HR Executive and HR Business Partner (HRBP) with 5+ years of progressive experience managing end-to-end HR functions in fast-paced startup environments. Proven track record in full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition, HR policy development, payroll coordination, statutory compliance (PF, ESIC, TDS), performance management, and employee relations. Recognized for reducing time-to-hire by 30%, improving employee retention by 25%, and increasing team productivity by 40%.

Skilled at aligning HR strategy with organizational OKRs and KPIs to drive workforce planning, succession planning, and a high-performance culture.

HR Executive - Hexanode Digital Technology - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

(2024-01)

• Built HR infrastructure from the ground up — developed and implemented comprehensive HR policies, SOPs, and compliant team structures aligned with business OKRs and regulatory requirements.
• Streamlined full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition pipeline, reducing time-to-hire by 30% through optimized sourcing, structured screening, and data-driven candidate evaluation.
• Acted as HR Business Partner (HRBP) to founders on workforce planning, org design, compensation benchmarking, and team structure to support rapid growth.
• Drove employee engagement programs and recognition initiatives that improved retention by 25% and boosted overall team productivity by 40%.
• Managed end-to-end payroll processing, PF/ESIC compliance, TDS coordination with Finance, and ensured full statutory and labour law compliance.
• Executed performance management systems using KPIs and OKRs, increasing employee output by 20% through structured review cycles and targeted feedback.
• Spearheaded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, fostering an equitable and high-performing workplace culture.
• Leveraged HRIS and HR analytics tools to identify workforce trends, reduce attrition risk, and support data-driven strategic decisions.
• Facilitated grievance handling and conflict resolution, improving workplace harmony and reducing HR-related escalations.
• Championed compliance programs and risk mitigation strategies, reducing legal liabilities and maintaining regulatory alignment.

HR Recruiter - Shri Education Academy - Tamil Nadu

(2020-01 - 2024-12)

• Managed full-cycle talent acquisition for diverse roles, consistently reducing time-to-fill by 30% through proactive pipeline building and structured interviewing.
• Developed and executed innovative recruitment strategies — including social media sourcing, job portals, and campus hiring — boosting candidate quality and diversity.
• Built a strong employer brand strategy that increased applicant interest by 50% within 18 months.
• Designed and streamlined the onboarding and offboarding process, improving new hire retention by 20% and reducing first-90-day attrition.
• Achieved a 95% hiring manager satisfaction rate on candidate quality and role fit across all departments.
• Utilized HR analytics and recruitment data to optimize sourcing channels, improve conversion rates, and reduce cost-per-hire.
• Mentored and trained junior recruiters on best practices, ATS usage, and structured interviewing techniques, elevating team performance and consistency.
• Maintained accurate recruitment documentation, job descriptions, and candidate records in HRIS platforms.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resource & Finance - SASTRA University (2016-12)

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) - Commerce - Bharathidasan University (2014-12)