Deepika K — HR Manager

Hello! I am Deepika, a dynamic and people-first Human Resources Leader with nearly 13 years of cross-industry experience in driving strategic HR initiatives across high-growth IT, SaaS, and Education sectors. My passion lies in aligning people strategies with business goals to foster cultural agility and scalable growth. I am currently seeking leadership opportunities in HR Business Partnering or HR Management, where I can leverage my expertise in Talent Strategy, Organizational Development, Employee Experience, and Change Enablement. Throughout my career, I have engineered business-aligned people strategies, spearheaded performance-driven cultures, and built leadership pipelines that empower organizations to thrive. I have modernized HR through digital integration, enhanced employee experience, and led change initiatives that ensure minimal disruption and high stakeholder trust. With a strong foundation in HR analytics and a commitment to continuous improvement, I am dedicated to transforming workforce data into actionable insights that drive talent interventions and retention strategies. Key Achievements: - Directed post-merger HR integration and digitization initiatives, ensuring seamless transition and operational continuity. - Developed analytics dashboards to monitor attrition trends and training ROI, enabling data-backed decision-making. - Conceived and implemented progressive HR programs focused on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and employee experience enhancement.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources Leader with expertise in SaaS and IT sectors.

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Experience: 12 yrs 4 mos

Skills

Talent Management
Hr Strategy Development
Hr Analytics
Employee Engagement
Performance Management
Mergers & Acquisitions (m&a)
Strategic Human Resource Planning
Talent Development
Full Employee Life Cycle

Career Highlights

Expert in aligning HR strategies with business goals.
Proven track record in driving employee engagement initiatives.
Skilled in HR analytics for data-driven decision making.

Work Experience

Xemplar Insights

Assistant Manager-Human Resources (11 mos)

Encora Inc.

Lead HRBP-People & Culture (1 yr)

Senior Executive-HR Business Partner (1 yr 11 mos)

Backstage Pass Institute of Gaming and Technology

Human Resources Consultant (4 mos)

SmartDrive Systems

HR Executive (8 mos)

DYNATECH POWERPLANT CONSULTANTS PRIVATE LIMITED

Executive Assistant Human Resources (2 yrs 11 mos)

Westin College of Hotel & Business Management

Senior Lecturer & HR Executive (4 yrs 7 mos)

Education

MA Psychology at Indira Gandhi National Open University

Post Graduation at MARIS STELLA COLLEGE

Graduation at Nalanda Degree College

Intermediate at Nalanda Mahila Kalasala, Vijayawada

Secondary school of education at Kennedy High School, Vijayawada

Deepika K

HR Manager

Hyderabad, Telangana, India12 yrs 4 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in aligning HR strategies with business goals.
Proven track record in driving employee engagement initiatives.
Skilled in HR analytics for data-driven decision making.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources Leader with expertise in SaaS and IT sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent ManagementHr Strategy DevelopmentHr AnalyticsEmployee EngagementPerformance ManagementMergers & Acquisitions (m&a)Strategic Human Resource PlanningTalent DevelopmentFull Employee Life Cycle

Other Skills

Attrition AnalysisBambooHRCollege RecruitingCounseling PsychologyFull cycle recruitmentGrievancesHR Audit & Census ReportsPsychologyStrategic Recruitment Planning

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Experience

Xemplar insights

Assistant Manager-Human Resources

May 2024 – Apr 2025 · 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Overseeing HR operations and talent acquisition workflows across various business units. I acted as a strategic HR Business Partner, aligning people strategies with business objectives and facilitating skip-level dialogues to enhance organizational visibility. My responsibilities included redesigning HR policies to meet evolving market standards, contributing to HR budget planning, and championing performance management cycles through structured check-ins and goal-setting sessions. I also coordinated comprehensive employee lifecycle interventions, ensuring compliance and consistency throughout the process.
Achievements: I successfully developed and maintained HR dashboards and analytics, providing insights on headcount, attrition, and performance trajectories. I drove engagement programs that included rewards & recognition initiatives and employee pulse surveys, significantly enhancing morale and retention. Additionally, I customized BambooHR modules to automate onboarding processes and streamline performance review workflows, which improved operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Talent ManagementHR Strategy DevelopmentAttrition AnalysisPerformance ManagementEmployee Engagement

Encora inc.

2 roles

Lead HRBP-People & Culture

Promoted

May 2023 – May 2024 · 1 yr · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

As Lead HRBP, I partnered with technology and sales leadership to craft business-aligned talent strategies while monitoring remote HR teams for consistent service delivery across India. I championed performance management initiatives, including cascading OKRs and enabling real-time feedback loops. My role involved executing key HR projects, formulating employee-centric policies, and managing L&D budgets while conducting attrition diagnostics through data-driven analysis.
Achievements: I engineered competency frameworks and career progression models that fostered internal mobility and orchestrated HR integration post-merger. I maintained dynamic HR dashboards covering skill utilization and engagement metrics, which informed strategic decision-making. My initiatives in employee engagement, including CSR programs and recognition platforms, significantly improved retention rates and employee satisfaction.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Strategic Human Resource PlanningAttrition AnalysisPerformance ManagementEmployee Engagement

Senior Executive-HR Business Partner

May 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Experienced HR professional with a dual role as HR Business Partner and HR Generalist. Currently serving as a Senior HR Business Partner, I specialize in talent development, employee engagement, and aligning HR strategies with business goals. As an HR Generalist, I've managed various HR functions, ensuring compliance, and contributing to the broader HR strategy. Dedicated to crafting impactful HR solutions that fuel sustained business growth through our most asset – our people.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Strategic Human Resource PlanningAttrition AnalysisPerformance ManagementEmployee Engagement

Backstage pass institute of gaming and technology

Human Resources Consultant

Dec 2020 – Apr 2021 · 4 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Set up core HR processes from scratch for a growing ed-tech company.
Built policies, interview frameworks, and digitized attendance and onboarding.

Strategic Human Resource PlanningAttrition AnalysisPerformance ManagementEmployee Engagement

Smartdrive systems

HR Executive

Mar 2020 – Nov 2020 · 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana

Fostered data driven culture & coordinated all phases of recruitment.
Pro - actively reached out to the qualified candidate using new technologies reducing average time to hire by 15 - 20 days
Managed & planned HR budget to invest in new tools and resources that improved time to hire by 17% (psychometric test)
End to End recruitment (entry level & lateral hiring)
Onboarding; Documentation, BGV & Health checks

Attrition AnalysisFull Employee Life CycleEmployee Engagement

Dynatech powerplant consultants private limited

Executive Assistant Human Resources

Mar 2017 – Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 11 mos · SR nagar, Hyderabad

Full Cycle recruitment for entry, mid level and senior level, Database management
Analyzed historical and organizational data to improve the efficiency of HR onboarding process by 28%
Aided managers in performance reviews as coaching tools for individual development
Developed good relations with clients resulting in improvement in contract renewal size
Administration & Documentation, SPOC for client requirements, Campus hiring, Internships, Induction, Basic Training, Performance Management, Grievance Handling, Exit Management
CAP (Corrective Action Policy) preparation & implementation, leave administration
Offer Management

Attrition AnalysisFull Employee Life CyclePerformance ManagementEmployee Engagement

Westin college of hotel & business management

Senior Lecturer & HR Executive

Jul 2012 – Feb 2017 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India

Managed HR duties while teaching common core subjects, enhancing student career services and supporting academic programs through effective workforce strategies.
Conducted recruitment drives and collaborated with industry partners for placements, successfully placing 85% of graduates in relevant positions.