Ritisha Nigam

Results-driven HR Generalist with 2.5+ years of progressive experience in building, stabilizing, and scaling HR functions within a high-growth startup environment. Played a key role in scaling the organization from 20 to 200+ employees within 2.5 years. Demonstrated expertise in HR strategy execution, policy development & governance, workforce planning, end-to-end employee lifecycle management, payroll & statutory compliance, and talent acquisition across India and US markets, with additional exposure to hiring for Dubai.

Known for establishing structured HR processes, strengthening compliance frameworks, and driving employee engagement initiatives, contributing to the transformation of a startup into a scalable, compliant, and people-centric organization.

HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST at AD Emergent Media Solution Private Limited (2024-05 – Present)

• Act as a strategic HR partner to leadership, driving workforce planning, hiring strategy, compensation structuring, and organizational effectiveness.
• Scaled the organization from 20 to 200+ employees, building HR processes from scratch into a structured and compliant ecosystem.
• Designed and implemented HR policies, SOPs, governance frameworks, and compliance documentation (CIIA, NDA).

HR Operations & Compliance at AD Emergent Media Solution Private Limited (2024-05 – Present)

• Managed end-to-end HR operations: onboarding, offboarding, employee lifecycle, payroll processing, HRIS governance, and statutory compliance (PF/PT).
• Acted as SPOC for payroll, coordinating with finance and banking partners for accurate salary processing and KYC/salary account setup.
• Ensured audit readiness, data integrity, and compliance across HR processes.
• Managed attendance, leave tracking, holiday calendar, and office discipline.
• Handled HR ticketing system, resolving employee queries within SLA timelines.

Talent Acquisition (India, US & Dubai) at AD Emergent Media Solution Private Limited (2024-05 – Present)

• Owned full-cycle recruitment: requirement gathering, JD creation, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer rollout, BGV, onboarding, and exits.
• Hired across technical & leadership roles: Engineer's, Backend, Frontend, Full Stack, AI/ML, DevOps, ProductTech, Finance, Operations, and CTO/VP/Product Manager roles.
• Led hiring for senior/niche roles (10+ years experience) and campus hiring from Tier-1 colleges.
• Managed international hiring (US & Dubai) using platforms like Dice, LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri.

US HR Operations & Payroll at AD Emergent Media Solution Private Limited (2024-05 – Present)

• Managed US onboarding & compliance verification: H1B, Green Card, I-766, I-94, SSN documentation.
• Handled US payroll components: Federal Tax, Social Security, Medicare, SUTA.
• Processed W-4 forms, coordinated W-2 issuance, and managed 1099 forms for freelancers/contractors.
• Supported 401(k) retirement plan coordination.

Performance, Compensation & Budgeting at AD Emergent Media Solution Private Limited (2024-05 – Present)

• Led performance management cycles: employee self-evaluations, manager reviews, and appraisal discussions.
• Collected and analyzed performance data for increment cycles and compensation planning.
• Supported budget planning, salary benchmarking, and manpower planning aligned with business growth.

HRIS, MIS & Analytics at AD Emergent Media Solution Private Limited (2024-05 – Present)

• Managed HRIS platforms: Zoho People & Darwinbox for employee data, workflows, attendance, and leave management.
• Maintained HR MIS reports using Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) and Google Sheets.

Employee Relations & Engagement at AD Emergent Media Solution Private Limited (2024-05 – Present)

• Managed employee relations, grievance handling, exit management, and attrition analysis with actionable insights.
• Designed and executed employee engagement initiatives, improving participation by ~30%.
• Conducted HR induction & onboarding sessions on company policies, culture, and compliance.

Administration & Leadership Coordination at AD Emergent Media Solution Private Limited (2024-05 – Present)

• Managed vendor coordination (payroll, BGV, benefits, IT assets).
• Coordinated with CEO & leadership for strategic meetings and HR initiatives.
• Handled travel, visa processing, and onsite coordination for employees (US assignments).
• Organized events, team outings, celebrations, and engagement programs.

HR GENERALIST at DSS Interiors Private Limited (2024-01 – 2024-05)

• Managed end-to-end HR functions using Advanced Excel and Google Sheets for MIS, reporting, and data management.
• Handled payroll processing, attendance management, and statutory compliance.
• Ensured compliance with PF, PT, ESIC, BOCW, CLRA, and Maharashtra Labour Laws.
• Coordinated with government departments for BOCW registration, PF/PT/ESIC processes, and labour compliance documentation.
• Maintained statutory records including wage registers, muster rolls, and bonus records.
• Conducted internal HR audits and implemented HR policies to strengthen compliance and processes.
• Managed salary negotiations, contract management, and increment cycles.
• Supported employee engagement initiatives including events, parties, and cultural programs.
• Introduced and supported Learning & Development (L&D) initiatives.

MBA in Human Resource Management – Manipal University of Higher Education (2024-04 – 2026-04)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Human Resource Management – Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (2020-01 – 2023-01)

Higher Secondary (12th) in Commerce – Jay Jyoti School (2019-01 – 2020-01)