Harika Challagurugula — Recruiter
I am an HR Professional with close to 5 years of experience with fulltime and freelancing across HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Payroll and HRMS. I’ve worked in both Pharmaceuticals and Recruitment Consulting, supporting complete HR lifecycle processes and driving impactful people initiatives in fast-paced environments. My work has been consistently recognized for creativity and performance I was awarded “Social Media Champ - Hyderabad” for innovative LinkedIn hiring campaigns and employer branding. Led companywide LinkedIn sourcing and employer branding trainings on profile optimization, candidate attraction, job posting strategy, and digital hiring best practices. I have also executed large scale recruitment drives attracting 400+ candidates and had the opportunity to interview a Google Hyderabad Leader under TMS Digital Storytelling Program, reflecting my communication strength and growth mindset. Experience Highlights At Masuu Global Solutions Implemented Keka HRMS, reducing payroll processing time by 30% Built HR processes, SOPs, and compliance frameworks from the ground up Organized the company’s first walk-in drive, attracting 400+ candidates Managed end-to-end lifecycle: onboarding → payroll → attendance → performance → exits Peoples HR At Mitocon Biopharma Led end-to-end hiring for PV, Medical Affairs, QA, IT & Business Development Handled payroll, benefits, compliance & audit support Managed induction, documentation, employee engagement & HR operations At Live Connections (Career Start) Closed niche roles for global clients including Cognizant, Novartis, Sanofi, AbbVie, AstraZeneca, Mylan, Takeda, Purdue, Arcesium, Deloitte, Wells Fargo, Diebold, and DuPont Achieved top billing as a fresher by consistently delivering high-quality talent pipelines Key Skills HR Operations • Talent Acquisition • HRMS • Payroll • Compliance • Employee Relations • HR Analytics • Employee Engagement • Policy Implementation • Stakeholder Management I am passionate about building structured HR systems, improving employee experience, and helping organizations hire and retain the right talent with speed, accuracy, and integrity.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional with expertise in recruitment and HR operations across Pharmaceuticals and Consulting sectors.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 5 yrs
Skills
- Hr Operations
- Talent Acquisition
Career Highlights
- Awarded 'Social Media Champ' for innovative hiring campaigns
- Executed large scale recruitment drives attracting 400+ candidates
- Implemented Keka HRMS, reducing payroll processing time by 30%
Work Experience
TrueZeniX Services Private Limited
Senior Human Resources (3 mos)
Masuu Global Solutions
Senior Executive Human Resources (9 mos)
Freelance
Freelance Recruiter (1 yr)
Mitocon Biopharma pvt ltd
Human Resources Executive (1 yr 4 mos)
Live Connections
AG3-Senior Partner Sourcing _{ Pharmaceutical | Biotechnology | Life Sciences | Healthcare} & Non IT (1 yr 8 mos)
Husys
ApHusys Cloud HRIS training program (1 mo)
Techvolt Software Coimbatore
Human Resources Intern (2 mos)
LUDIFU (Let Us Do It For U)
Human Resources Manager (1 mo)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at VISHWA VISHWANI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Science - BSc at Kasturba Gandhi Degree & PG College for Women