Ashwathy Nair

Head of Talent

Pune, Maharashtra, India11 yrs experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Trusted advisor on employee relations and organizational effectiveness.
Led HR due diligence and workforce transformation initiatives.
Achieved Great Place to Work certification for 5 consecutive years.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional with expertise in employee engagement and organizational development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Employee RelationsTalent ManagementRecruitmentEmployee Engagement

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsBenefits NegotiationBusiness Partner SupportCampus PlacementCareer DevelopmentChange ManagementContract RecruitmentHR ManagementHR OperationsHR PoliciesHR StrategyHRISHiringHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Internet Recruiting

About

I am a Human Resources professional with over a decade of experience partnering with business leaders to build high-performance, inclusive, and engaged workplaces. My expertise spans employee relations, talent management, change management, succession planning, employee engagement, and HR operations across global and regional environments. Currently working as a People Advisory Partner, I collaborate with leaders to design and implement HR strategies that enable workforce transformation, strengthen talent pipelines, and drive a culture of growth and collaboration. Over the years, I’ve managed key initiatives in performance management, salary & bonus planning, employee engagement, and learning & development, while also leading organizational change projects. What drives me is the ability to make a meaningful impact on people’s experiences at work — whether that’s by resolving challenges with empathy, creating opportunities for career growth, or designing policies that enhance employee well-being. Key Highlights: Trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations and organizational effectiveness. Experience leading HR due diligence, workforce transformation, and succession planning. Recognized for driving Great Place to Work certification for 5 consecutive years at a previous employer. Passionate about DE&I, engagement, and retention strategies that create sustainable impact. Always eager to learn, connect, and exchange ideas on HR innovation, organizational culture, and people strategy.

Experience

Barclays

People Advisory Partner

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Randstad enterprise

HR Business Partner

Jul 2021 – Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives.
Manage employee relations issues, including conducting investigations, resolving conflicts, and managing performance improvement plans.
Design and plan training and coaching programs to develop the skills and competencies of employees.
Develop and implement talent management strategies, including succession planning and career development programs.
Collaborate with the HR team to develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
Participate in the recruitment process by conducting interviews and collaborating with hiring managers to identify top talent.

Employee RelationsTalent ManagementChange ManagementHR PoliciesPerformance ManagementSuccession Planning+1

Randstad risesmart india

2 roles

Human Resources Generalist

Apr 2020 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Dec 2015 – Mar 2020 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Handling the entire in-house end to end recruitment process for positions like Java Developer, QA Engineer, UI Developer, Tech Lead, PHP Developer, Engineering Manager, QA Manager, CRM Manager, Sales Manager, Sourcing Specialist, etc. Identifying vacancies; posting open jobs; sourcing profiles through job portals like Naukri, Monster, Indeed, internal references, social network, etc.; screening and short-listing profiles; interviewing and matching applicants with open positions.
Coordinating with managers for interviews, screening and selection process.
Scheduling interviews for shortlisted candidates & following up with them till the date of joining.
Maintaining weekly recruitment tracker.
Background and Reference Checks.
Prepare Offer Letters and Employment Contracts.
On-Boarding of employees.
Taking care of joining formalities and new joiner induction.
Managing external recruitment vendors and ensuring deliverables are met.
Coordinating for documents with candidates and Team.
Conducting Recruitment Drive and looking after entire footfall tracking reports.
Looking after the Human Resource Information System (HRIS).
Solving employee queries related to Attendance, Leaves, etc.
Actively involved in Employee Engagement functions. Conducting fun activities, organizing outdoor excursions, team lunch & other team-building activities.
A consistent performer. Awarded employee of quarter 1 and 2 (2016) and employee of the months February 2016, November 2016 and March 2017.

RecruitmentEmployee EngagementHRISOnboarding

Iplace india

Recruiter

Jun 2014 – Jun 2015 · 1 yr · Pune Area, India

As an International Recruiter, I conduct in-depth [technical and non-technical] interviews for positions from start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations in the US.
Responsible for identifying and pre-qualifying direct hire and contract candidates. Candidate activities include matching technical skills, recruiting, and interviewing. I conduct assessment interviews including behavioural interviews, and technical skill evaluation
Source candidates using Internet-based sourcing techniques: Job boards, search engines, social networking tools, university alumni sites, blogs, local organizations websites, discussion groups, and public and proprietary resume databases.
Full life-cycle recruiting experience - understanding the job order, sourcing and qualifying the right candidates, handling negotiations, and closing deals.
Work on technical and non-technical requirements and conduct primary sourcing and requirement-specific technical screenings.
Thorough knowledge of recruiting process from sourcing to recruiting for different employment types including W2, Corp-to-Corp, 1099 for U.S. Citizens, GC, H1-B, TN-1, and EAD holders.
Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) including JobDiva, Bullhorn and CATS
Hands-on experience with Vendor Management Systems (VMS portals) such as Fieldglass, Beeline .
Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process.
Maintain daily and weekly client reports.