Puja Naik

Results-driven HR Professional with 5+ years of experience encompassing Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Employee Relations, Payroll Coordination, HR Compliance, and Financial Administration. Proven track record in managing end-to-end recruitment pipelines, optimizing lifecycle management for 300+ employees, and driving audit readiness for NAAC & NABH inspections. Strong cross-functional expertise bridging core HR operations and accounts management.

HR Executive - Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) - Bangalore

(2021-01)

HR OPERATIONS & TALENT MANAGEMENT

• Talent Acquisition: Manage end-to-end recruitment, screening, interview logistics, and onboarding for 120+ faculty and administrative personnel.
• Employee Lifecycle Management: Coordinate employee lifecycle activities including induction, probation confirmations, transfers, promotions, and exit formalities for 300+ staff.
• Payroll & Time Tracking: Handle payroll coordination, leave management, and attendance audits ensuring 100% accurate and on-time monthly salary disbursements.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: Facilitate proactive 1-on-1 feedback sessions, driving employee satisfaction and reducing workplace escalations by 25%.
• Compliance & Audits: Maintain regulatory HR documentation, personnel records, and verification processes ensuring complete compliance for NAAC and NABH accreditation audits.
• HR Analytics & Communication: Prepare 100+ analytical HR reports, official circulars, warning memos, and appreciation letters to support organizational communication.

HR Executive - Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) - Bangalore

(2021-01)

FINANCIAL & ACCOUNTS SUPPORT

• Accounting Operations: Support accounts department operations, voucher preparation, bill verification, invoice processing, and financial record-keeping.
• Cash Management: Handle petty cash funds involving daily disbursements, reimbursements, and weekly reconciliation; process Demand Draft (DD) collections.

MBA - HR & Finance - Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) (2021)

Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com - Mangalore University (2018)