Nisa Konnakkattil

Co-Founder

Pune, Maharashtra, India22 yrs 2 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 20 years of HR leadership experience.
  • Expertise in talent acquisition and HR operations.
  • Proven track record in reducing hiring costs.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in talent acquisition and operational efficiency across multiple industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionHr PoliciesRecruitmentPerformance ManagementResource ManagementPayroll Management

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsAttrition ManagementBenefits AdministrationBudget ManagementBudgetingCareer ManagementClient AcquisitionClient ServicingCompensationCompensation & BenefitCompensation & BenefitsConsultancyContract RecruitmentCost ReductionDeferred Compensation

About

With over two decades of progressive HR leadership, I bring comprehensive expertise across talent acquisition, HR operations, payroll management, and statutory compliance, combined with a strategic mindset to build future-ready organisations. Currently leading Talent Acquisition at YUJ Designs, I specialise in recruiting top talent in UX, UI, product design, and technology domains. I partner closely with founders, CXOs, and business leaders to align talent strategy with organisational goals and culture. My career has been defined by the ability to lead end-to-end HR functions, from driving large-scale hiring initiatives and implementing HR systems to managing payroll processes and ensuring full statutory compliance. I excel at balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution, enabling seamless operations while building high-impact, human-centred teams.

Experience

Yuj designs | global ux design studio

Recruitment Manager

Jan 2022Present · 4 yrs 2 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Hrnetic

Founder, Entrepreneur

Sep 2019Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Acquired 15 new clients within the first six months of consultancy. Providing Talent Acquisition and Staffing Solutions to clients across all industry domains namely Banking, Insurance, IT, Manufacturing, Retail, Shared Services and Telecom.
  • Developed and implemented of HR Policies and Procedures in accordance with technology client requirements ensuring 100% compliance with various laws and regulatory mandates.
  • Successfully trained and implemented Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) policy at an US Tax filling outsourcing client site in Pune.
  • Currently serving as a primary contact person answering management and staff questions to process new hires, benefits, leaves, terminations, and payroll.
Talent AcquisitionHR PoliciesStatutory ComplianceClient AcquisitionTrainingConsultancy

Mit world peace university

Human Resources Manager

Jan 2013Aug 2019 · 6 yrs 7 mos · Pune area, india

  • Lead the Corporate HR Function :
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Two years consecutively recognized as a top performer for successfully implementing recruitment and operationalization of new business units resulting in year over year (YoY) business expansion by 60%.
  • Successfully owned and controlled workforce budget to forecast accurate hiring numbers, establish stringent hiring norms and monitor all new hires achieving ‘ZERO’ budget deviation.
  • Restructured recruitment process, built centralized repository of interview guides, recommended cost effective recruitment channels and automated hiring tools resulting in 60% reduction of cost per hire.
  • Achieved cost saving of INR 3 million by successfully negotiating a contract with an international hiring firm.
  • Advanced revenue growth of diverse group of companies by timely hiring of key functionaries & CXO positions.
  • Successfully implemented an International Resource Hiring Program for India’s 1st design-centred University and achieved work permits for all hired expats.
RecruitmentBudget ManagementCost ReductionInternational HiringPerformance Management

Novus global solutions

Resource Manager - HR (SAP Consulting)

Feb 2012Jan 2013 · 11 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Performed the Resource Management and Client Servicing Role at Novus's (IT SAP Consulting firm) Pune & Mumbai Office
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Accomplished revenue maximization by planning & deploying resources at Big 4 companies across USA and India.
  • Partnered with technology clients to generate new business as a result of faster turn- around time & successful fitment based hiring.
  • Undertook remote payroll tasks for employees engaged in third party contracts and invoiced all clients ensuring 100% receivables.
Resource ManagementClient ServicingPayroll Management

Hdfc life

HR Exec- Regional HR

Dec 2007Oct 2011 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

  • Performed the Regional HR (TA & Operations role) at HDFCLife's Pune Office.
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Qualified and passed managerial assessment for maintaining the manning at 95% month over month across the West Region by implementing cost effective recruitment strategies.
  • Succeeded in lowering attrition from 13% to 8% over a period of three years by implementing innovative retention programs.
  • Effectively implemented new balanced HR Scorecard in Pune region, averaging a stellar 4.75 on Process HR Scorecard consecutively for three years.
  • Assumed additional responsibilities as a Zonal MIS to develop extensive reports for business on manpower and attrition metrics to identify gaps & initiate remedial measures.
Talent AcquisitionAttrition ManagementHR Scorecard Implementation

Bajaj allianz life insurance

Senior Executive - HR

May 2001Dec 2007 · 6 yrs 7 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

  • Performed the Corporate HR Operations Role at BALIC's Head Office
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Received three promotions successively for successfully leading key initiatives and achieving a 0% employee non-grievance mark related to Terminal Benefit Payouts, Gratuity, Provident Fund, ESIC, Superannuation, Wellness programs, Health and Group Insurance.
  • Delivered 100% error free payroll & PMS payout inputs for 34,000+ employees.
  • Analyzed and implemented the HRIS software in collaboration with technical team to automate organization’s HR Process.
Payroll ManagementHR OperationsEmployee Benefits

Education

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Human Resources Management and Business Analytics

May 2020Nov 2022

University of Pune

Bachelor's degree — Computer Science

May 1998May 2001

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