Vidhyakrishnan Krishnan

Dynamic and strategic HR Leader with cross-industry expertise in driving impactful people initiatives across agile tech startups and large-scale corporate enterprises. Specialist in KRA & KPI setting consultation, partnering with C-suite leadership to architect human capital strategies that bridge people, processes, and business goals. Proven track record in organisational design, change management, and scaling HR operations to support growth, innovation, and resilience.

HR Manager at BMR GROUPS (2023-02 – Present)

Leading a 360° HR strategy across talent acquisition, workforce planning, and organisational design for diverse business units (Advaita Homes & BMR Retail).

• Process Engineering: Revamped the hiring lifecycle by introducing an ATS and simplifying workflows, resulting in a faster, candidate-friendly recruitment process.
• Organisational Design: Built role-specific job structures and frameworks for KPIs and KRAs, aligning individual performance with long-term corporate strategic goals.
• Performance Management: Launched a continuous feedback-based performance system, moving beyond static ratings to foster growth paths and meritocratic culture.
• Retention & Culture: Developed innovative Rewards & Recognition (R&R) programs and proactive conflict resolution measures to enhance employee loyalty.
• Strategic Leadership: Drove long-term organisational agility by designing proactive workforce strategies for emerging business lines, while concurrently managing the sensitive redeployment of talent from sunset ventures to ensure zero business disruption.
• Reduced Attrition by 90% through targeted retention strategies and engagement initiatives.
• Enhanced Productivity by 70-80% by streamlining HR processes and operational workflows.
• Boosted Employee Morale by 40% following the implementation of the R&R framework.
• Decreased Employee Grievances by 50% through improved communication and ethical policy redesign.
• Achieved 100% compliance in sunset operations by executing a structured, empathetic offboarding framework and mitigating legal risks during business closure.

HR Consultant & Business Partner at Freelance (2017-05 – 2023-01)

• KRA & KPI Consultation: Provided expert advisory to SMEs and startups on defining Key Result Areas (KRAs) and measurable KPIs to drive departmental accountability and productivity.
• Consultancy: Provided expert guidance on policy development, grievance management, and payroll verification for diverse external clients.
• Talent Sourcing: Managed end-to-end recruitment, including overseas hiring across time zones, ensuring high-quality placements for specialised roles.
• Advisory: Offered strategic HR advice to startups, helping them align HR policies with legal regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Consistently achieved 90% of set targets for people functions across all client portfolios.

HR Manager (On-Contract) at TN APEX SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTER (2022-02 – 2022-03)

• Policy Development: Tailored HR policies to meet healthcare regulatory requirements and streamlined the induction process for new hires.
• Operations: Administered payroll operations and statutory ESI-PF compliance for the entire project team.
• Engagement: Initiated fair evaluation systems and rewards programs to stabilise the workforce during the contract period.

HR Executive at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (2015 – 2017)

Senior Executive HR at FITNESS ONE GROUP INDIA LTD (2012 – 2014)

HR Executive at PUROSYS INDIA LTD. (2009 – 2011)

HR Executive at APEX ONLINE SERVICES (2008 – 2009)

M.PHIL. in HR – ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY (2012)

MBA in HR & SYS – ANNA UNIVERSITY (2008)

BCA – SRIMATI INDIRA GANDHI COLLEGE (2005)