Vedapriya J

HR Professional with a Master's degree in Human Resource Development Psychology and hands-on exposure across Medtech, KPO, Manufacturing, and public sector organizations. Skilled in onboarding and orientation, HR operations and MIS reporting, policy rollout and compliance, career architecture support, and employee engagement.

Experience partnering with senior HR leadership and external bodies (ICAI SICASA) on structured interview panels and assessment processes. Working knowledge of Zoho People, with a strong foundation in HR documentation, audit-readiness, and stakeholder coordination. Seeking to bring this operational HR and employee lifecycle experience into an HR Executive role.

Human Resources Trainee - LIFESIGNS - Chennai

(2026-02 - 2026-06)

Medtech startup supporting the setup of HR processes and policies

• Served as a panel member, alongside the Head of HR, on the interview panel for the SICASA (Students' Independent Chartered Accountants Association) Committee of ICAI, evaluating and interviewing CA Finalist candidates.
• Contributed to a career architecture refresh project with the Head of HR, restructuring roles, career bands and levels, and refreshing verticals, departments and functions — foundational work for competency-based development.
• Managed monthly onboarding and orientation for new hires across locations, coordinating with internal departments to ensure day-one readiness, policy acknowledgments, and statutory compliance.
• Created and implemented an SOP for employee data management, making the organization audit-ready.
• Prepared monthly HR MIS reports (PF, insurance additions/deletions, new hires, exits) with high data accuracy; owned end-to-end payroll input validation.
• Processed monthly travel reimbursement claims via Zoho Expense, maintaining error-free, audit-ready journal entries in coordination with Accounts Payable.
• Drafted and issued 50+ employment letters (appointment, confirmation, transfer, exit) for 2 entities and maintained 100% updated employee files and HR databases, while resolving 20+ routine HR queries per month within defined TAT.
• Led end-to-end rollout of a uniform/dress code policy for 150+ field employees across 15+ locations; digitized data collection (MS Forms) and partnered with the Employer Branding team on a communication campaign to drive adherence.

Human Resources Intern - TRIVENT - Chennai

(2025-08 - 2025-10)

Technology-driven KPO environment

• Supported end-to-end recruitment activities, including candidate screening and interview coordination.
• Handled HR operations using Zoho People, gaining exposure to HRIS-driven employee lifecycle management.

Human Resources Intern - ASHOK LEYLAND - Chennai

(2024-12 - 2025-07)

Manufacturing

• Managed onboarding processes and oversaw the complete employee lifecycle for interns.
• Conducted a research study on employee motivation among TLP employees, applying psychological frameworks to workplace behaviour.
• Assisted with employee document verification.
• Maintained systematic HR documentation to support operational efficiency.
• Assisted with the third-party payroll cycle.

Human Resources Intern - CHENNAI METRO RAIL - Chennai

(2024-05 - 2024-06)

Public Sector

• Conducted initial recruitment screening and leave audits.
• Supported employee assessments and collaborated with the PR team on awareness initiatives.

M.Sc. - Human Resource Development Psychology - University of Madras (2023 - 2026)

B.Sc. - Psychology - PSGR Krishnammal College for Women (2020 - 2023)