Archana Kurup

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India11 yrs 3 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expertise in managing complete employee lifecycle
Specialized in technology hiring at Infosys
Led strategic initiatives for high-volume recruitment

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a focus on HR operations in the IT sector.

Contact

archana.kurup@infosys.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitingPayroll ManagementHr OperationsRecruitmentHr ManagementEmployee Engagement

Other Skills

Team CollaborationAnalytical SkillsInduction ProgramApplicant Tracking SystemsHR Policy FormulationHiringDecision-MakingEmployee RelationsHR ConsultingPeople ManagementTalent ManagementHuman Resource DevelopmentHuman Resources (HR)HR PoliciesCommunication

About

With over years of experience in managing the complete employee lifecycle, I bring expertise in recruitment, HR operations, payroll management, and statutory compliance across both IT and non-IT domains. Currently, I specialize in technology hiring at Infosys, leading strategic initiatives for high-volume and niche recruitment programs to deliver top talent and drive business success.

Experience

11 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

8 mos

Current Experience

Infosys

2 roles

Senior Associate Lead - Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Sep 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Team CollaborationAnalytical SkillsInduction ProgramApplicant Tracking SystemsHR Policy FormulationHiring+27

Talent Acquisition Associate

Dec 2021 – Dec 2024 · 3 yrs · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

 Proactively identifying, sourcing, and recruiting candidates (for Lateral hiring).
 To identify and source potential candidates and recruit candidates with highly technical and specialized skills to fill in the requirements.
Leading a team by designing and implementing various recruiting strategies and work on job positions/requirements and to meet the daily target
Developing and working on the talent acquisition strategy
Work closely with various teams/hiring managers to measure, influence and deliver quality assessment while eliminating biasWork on various technical requirements and conduct primary sourcing
 Utilizing a variety of sources including Job postings and search, direct sourcing etc. and screen candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications. from various job portals.
 Active Search: Resume search of active candidates from job boards such as Naukri, LinkedIn, Shine etc. Passive Search: Search for candidates on various sites on social networking

Decision-MakingAnalytical SkillsApplicant Tracking SystemsEmployee RelationsHR OperationsTalent Management+5

Halliburton

Payroll Specialist | SAP

Dec 2024 – Aug 2025 · 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

As a Payroll Specialist, primary responsibility as processing of employee payrolls, which includes HR and Payroll data gathering, processing, accounting, internal reporting, audit, and external reporting and remittance of all applicable wages and taxes.
Provides support to leadership and the team as required to mitigate peak volume bottlenecks.
Communicates with team and answers employee questions.
Actively seeks support and guidance from subject matter experts on complex queries and issues to provide resolution.

PayrollStatutory CompliancesHR OperationsEmployee RelationsPayroll Management

Albaj engineering corporation private limited

Human Resources Generalist

Feb 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Managing the recruitment and selection process by sourcing candidates, performing background checks, assisting in interviews, shortlisting and issuing employment contracts.
.Time to time Implementing of Company HR Policy as per the requirements.
Create and issue Offer letters, Contracts, Contract renewal (labour) and associated documentation in line with the group-wide terms and conditions and policies.
Created systematic format for domains like reporting, incentive structure, leave policy, etc.
Responsible for proper filling of relevant documents of new joiners
Handled the sourcing of profiles from various job portals & social media
Responsible for designing the salary structure for employees
Ensuring statutory compliances for Provident Fund(PF), ESIC, HR Audit, Group Life Insurance and Group Medical Insurance and record information on a timely basis
Designed & managed Attendance & Pay-roll system .
Imparted training for current & new projects to all concerned departments
Introduced employee motivation programs like “Employee of month” award, team outing etc.
Arranged various Birthdays/Anniversary or festival celebration to boost employee enthusiasm
Conducted exit interviews, collected constructive feedback& implemented corrective measure
Handled & disbursed relieving letter & letter of experience as well as full & final settlement.

HR PoliciesTally ERPEmployee EngagementDecision-MakingHR Policy FormulationEmployee Relations+7

Vb industries

Human Resources Assistant

Apr 2018 – Sep 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.
Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. Assisting with day-to-day operations of the HR duties.
Conducting background checks of the new employee before joining.
Employee engagement and answering employee's queries & providing correct information.
Compiling and updating employee records.
Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives

Induction ProgramEmployee RelationsHR OperationsEmployee Engagement