Devika Nair

Head of Talent

Hyderabad, Telangana, India3 yrs 5 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in end-to-end talent acquisition strategies.
Proven track record in employee engagement and retention.
Skilled in streamlining HR operations for efficiency.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional specializing in talent acquisition and employee engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionEmployee EngagementTalent ManagementHr OperationsProcess ImprovementEmployee RelationsTraining & Development

Other Skills

RecruitingLeadershipCompliancePayroll AdministrationCollege RecruitingStrategic HiringEmployee Benefits DesignEmployer BrandingProcessHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Human Resource DevelopmentHuman Resource PlanningLabor and Employment LawPerformance ManagementEmployee Learning & Development

About

Experienced HR professional with a background in driving people strategy, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and L&D initiatives, and culture-building programs. Adept at aligning talent priorities with business goals in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments. My core expertise is end-to-end talent acquisition across diverse functions, with a focus on cost optimization, candidate experience, and retention. Well-versed in managing the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit with an emphasis on process improvement and operational efficiency. Skilled in drafting HR policies, maintaining documentation, and managing databases to support compliance and informed decision-making.

Experience

3 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 1 mo

Average Tenure

1 yr 5 mos

Current Experience

Hotcult india

2 roles

People Ops Specialist

Mar 2026 – Present · 2 mos · Hyderabad

HR Ops Specialist

Dec 2024 – Mar 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos · Hyderabad

Responsible for niche hiring across B1–B2 levels, managing the recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to candidate negotiation.
Developed and implemented org. wide development programs, including manager-led training sessions, individual upskilling, and development resources, to promote skill & performance growth.
Organize and support engagement activities, events, and wellness initiatives that enhance company culture, and foster team cohesion.
Streamlined HR policies, operations, and workflows to reduce manual effort, minimize turnaround time, and drive overall process optimization.
Generate and analyze HR reports, including headcount, workforce planning report, salary benchmarking, attrition, and hiring funnel report, to assist in strategic decision-making.
Build and execute talent strategies, including workforce planning, pipelining for critical roles, and succession planning. Cost optimization and aligning workforce planning with business needs.
Collaborated with the MarComm team to develop the employee handbook, drive employer branding initiatives, and support culture-building efforts across the organization.
Curating L&D sessions tailored to departments, teams, and the organization, and implementing the learning initiatives quarterly through a structured quarterly plan and calendar.

HR OperationsEmployee EngagementTalent Acquisition

Themoderndimension(executive advisory firm)

CSM- HR

Dec 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Focus on candidate engagement and talent retention strategies specifically for B3 and B4 level roles, enhancing long-term fit, and reducing attrition.
Built and implemented comprehensive onboarding and joining retention strategies to enhance early employee engagement and reduce first-90-day attrition.
Improved candidate joining ratio by 70% through strategic planning, proactive engagement, and streamlined recruitment processes.
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to refine talent strategy, optimize sourcing channels, and deliver on hiring targets efficiently.

Talent ManagementRecruitingTalent AcquisitionEmployee Engagement

Echobooom management & entrepreneurial solutions private limited

Lead - HR

Dec 2021 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Address employee grievances, and promote healthy employee relations through proactive engagement and resolution.
Design and deliver training and development programs, including POSH training, to support capability building and compliance.
Manage employee insurance programs, ensuring seamless enrollment, claim support, and regular audits.
Led recruitment according to organizational needs and quarterly workforce planning, ensuring timely closures aligned with business goals.
Achieved a 60% retention ratio within the team through targeted engagement and development initiatives.
Drafted and reviewed employee and vendor contracts in collaboration with the legal team, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with organizational policies.
Developed and maintained Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure clarity, consistency, and operational efficiency.

LeadershipTraining & DevelopmentEmployee Relations