Ketki Naidu

HR Manager

Pune, Maharashtra, India19 yrs 4 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in AI-driven HR solutions implementation.
  • Proven track record in CXO-level recruitment.
  • Strong focus on employee engagement and retention.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader in the tech industry with a focus on talent acquisition and employee engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionHr StrategyHr OperationsRecruitment StrategyTalent Management

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsApplicant Tracking SystemsAppraisalAttention to DetailAttritionBuild Strong RelationshipsCandidate ExperienceCommunicationDiversity & InclusionEmployee Benefits DesignEmployee Rewards ProgramsEmployer BrandingEnd to End RecruitingEventsExit Formalities

About

HR Manager at Betacraft , specializing in HR operations, talent acquisition, and remote team management. Passionate about HR innovation, with hands-on experience implementing AI-driven solutions. Certified in HR Analytics and POSH. Proven track record in building recruitment strategies and HR policies, including CXO-level hiring for tech firms. Skilled in HRMS, ATS, CTS, and AI tools. Dedicated to driving business excellence and employee engagement through strategic, tech-enabled HR practices. Github - https://github.com/ketki-naidu

Experience

19 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

Betacraft

HR Manager

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · Baner,Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • Anon is now BetaCraft. marking a new chapter in innovation and excellence. At Betacraft, we're dedicated to advancing technology and delivering outstanding solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of our clients. We continue to embrace our core values of creativity, integrity, and collaboration. Stay connected with us as we embark on this exciting journey and continue to push the boundaries of what's possible.
  • Key Responsibilities as an HR Manager:
  • Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and offboarding
  • Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and programs to support organizational goals
  • Manage employee relations, investigating concerns and mediating conflicts effectively
  • Spearhead performance management processes to identify growth opportunities and address performance gaps
  • Collaborate with leadership to design and deliver impactful learning and development initiatives
  • Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends and make data-driven recommendations
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and employment regulations
Process DesignTalent AcquisitionHRISCandidate ExperienceStrategic LeadershipTraining+47

Teemgenie

2 roles

Assistant Manager - HR FinOps

Promoted

Oct 2022Nov 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Process DesignCandidate ExperienceStrategic LeadershipTrainingExit FormalitiesLearning Management Systems+45

HR Operations & Recruitment Specialist

Oct 2020Oct 2022 · 2 yrs · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • Responsible for building strong financial, operational & recruitment policies and processes for assisting companies to manage remote teams
  • Building a strong Automated processes for Finance(Payroll, Statutory Compliances etc), Operations and Recruitment
  • Acting as Recruitment Consultant for recruiting for CXO level positions for IT software companies, product/services development organisations
  • Managing relationships with agencies/vendors/third parties for operational tasks and external recruiters
  • Maintaining data and generating reports; utilising HR software including HRMS, CTS/ATS
  • Liaising with hiring managers to determine the effectiveness of operational and recruiting plans and implementation
Process DesignAnalytical SkillsCandidate ExperienceStrategic LeadershipTrainingLearning Management Systems+41

Tibco

Human Resources Specialist

Mar 2019Mar 2020 · 1 yr · Pune Area, India

  • Moved to Tibco as part of an acquisition of Snappydata.
  • Recruitment specialist for recruiting for Mid-level senior, Senior and CXO level positions
  • Developed & executed recruitment for catering to hiring requirements; end-to-end candidate administration from maintaining & updating applicant & offers, drafting; posting jobs & descriptions, ensuring current open positions are accurately posted in all recruiting systems and job boards
  • Managed relationships with agencies/vendors/third parties for building an active pool of candidates to meet future hiring targets
  • Reviewed applications, engaged in screening & pre-screening, for assessing if they meet the position requirements, verified candidate backgrounds for short listing candidates
  • Maintained applicant and interview data and generated reports; utilized HR software including CTS/ATS - HireBridge for sourcing, tracking and managing reports
  • Expertise in sourcing through Job portals - LinkedIn, Naukri
  • Liaised with hiring managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation
Analytical SkillsCandidate ExperienceStakeholder ManagementBuild Strong RelationshipsOrganizational TalentHiring+8

Snappydata technologies pvt ltd (acquired by tibco)

HR Business Partner

Jan 2016Mar 2019 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Developed & implemented HR plans & policies in line with the company overall development plan
  • Strategized long/short term directions by accurately forecasting the future manpower requirement and designing plans accordingly for acquiring required skills and competencies
  • Managed the entire talent acquisition process from sourcing, conducting interviews and assessing candidate capability, background verification, selection process and on-boarding
  • Administered payroll, statutory compliances like PF, ESI, Insurance and Professional Tax
  • Organized induction for new hires for educating about the company policies & business
  • Identified training needs across levels through mapping of skills required for different roles, analysis of existing level of competencies; received feedback from trainees & ascertained effectiveness of the training programs for improvement
  • Ensured prompt resolution of employee grievances and maintained cordial employee relations
  • Managed exit process, organized farewell and performed full & final settlement of employees as per company policy
  • Created monthly consolidate HR status (budget v/s actual)
Process DesignAnalytical SkillsCandidate ExperienceStrategic LeadershipTrainingExit Formalities+44

Vmware

Administrative Assistant

May 2010Apr 2013 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Pune Area, India

  • HR :
  • Conducting induction and managing on-boarding formalities for New Hires
  • Preparing HR letters and certificates
  • Managing Exit clearance of employees
  • Maintaining leave and comp offs of employees
  • Planning and executing foundation events such as: Blood Donations, Teach for India etc
  • Organizing and coordinating Annual Team outings and team building events, Sports events.
  • Scheduling conference meeting through Bridge and Webex
  • Managing Company Lunch/Dinner events
  • Administration:
  • Supervising and getting work done by Housekeeping personnel & upkeep of facility as per standards for MNC
  • Co-ordinate/ Follow-up for technical maintenance activities
  • Library – Maintaining library register and inventory of books.
  • Inward/ Outward Courier
  • Maintaining inventory / Purchase of Landline phones & Mobile Phones
  • Maintaining inventory of Admin items
  • Procuring quotations for admin items purchase and preparing comparative statements
  • Maintaining petty cash and small purchases related to admin.
  • Admin related bills processing and preparing documents for required financial approvals
  • Matrix SIM card - for official visit to foreign countries only. To issue cards as well as maintain the record - track of bills
  • Stock record / order & issue the medicine as when need basis
  • Travel Desk:
  • Suggesting suitable travel option as per the requirements
  • Preparing Travel related letters: POE, Laptop, Invitation letters etc.,
  • Collection of complete visa information including risk in travel if any
  • Visa processing including its related tasks and preparing letters / documents – visa related all types of communication with all stake holders
  • International & Domestic air booking
  • Travel Insurance
  • National and International hotel booking if required
New Hire OrientationsWorkdayHiringGrievancesProblem SolvingWritten Communication+5

Pivotal software, inc.

Senior Administrator

Aug 2008Dec 2016 · 8 yrs 4 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Ensured availability of necessary infrastructure including capital equipments, relocation of the office premises
  • Coordinated and managed client visits, made end-to-end arrangements including hotel reservations & transportation
  • Organized business meetings, VC, conferences, events & parties for the organization; coordinated with vendors for venue management, equipment, food & beverages, & logistics
  • Handled a large taskforce entailing manpower planning, recruitment, training, motivation, performance appraisal, compensation, conflict resolution and career development
  • Negotiated with vendors, managed contracts for ensuring timely procurement of materials
  • Developed and implemented corporate administrative policies
  • Monitored overall forecasting, budgeting, procurement, distribution and consumption of resources; controlled housekeeping activities, including commercials, cafeteria, help desk, mail room, stores, machinery & equipment, transport, procurement and event management
  • Created an inclusive & agile work environment that fosters development opportunities and stimulates high performance
  • Defined and implemented organizational goals, objectives, policies, and priorities
Exit FormalitiesNew Hire OrientationsLegal ComplianceOffboardingOrganizational TalentPayroll Processing+12

Gemstone systems

Front Desk Executive and Administrator

Aug 2008May 2010 · 1 yr 9 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Coordinating Interviews
  • Managing Exit clearance of employees
  • Maintaining Stock Records
  • Handling and clearance of Bills
  • Suggesting suitable travel option as per the requirements
  • Preparing Travel related letters: POE, Laptop, Invitation letters etc.,
  • Collection of complete visa information including risk in travel if any
  • Visa processing including its related tasks and preparing letters / documents – visa related all types of communication with all stake holders
  • International & Domestic air booking
  • Travel Insurance
  • National and International hotel booking if required
Attention to Detail

Oracle financial services software ltd

Front Desk Executive

Mar 2008Aug 2008 · 5 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Major responsibilities were that of Administrative work; a few others as mentioned below:
  • Coordinating Interviews
  • Managing Deputation/Relocation of Employees
  • Managing Exit clearance of employees
  • Maintaining Stock Records
  • Handling and clearance of Bills

Exl services ltd

Customer Care Executive

May 2006Mar 2008 · 1 yr 10 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Working as Customer Care Executive
  • Handling concerns and grievances of customer

Education

Neville Wadia Institute Of Management Studies and Research

MBS — HR

Jan 2011Jan 2012

Neville Wadia Institute Of Management Studies and Research

PGDBM — HR

Jan 2009Jan 2011

University of Pune

Bachelor’s Degree

Jan 2003Jan 2007

2005 National Institute of Information & Technology (NIIT)

Diploma - Information Technology

Jan 2005Jan 2006

S.V.Union High School and Junior College

Associate’s Degree

Jan 2001Jan 2003

S.V.Union High School and Junior College

High School

Jan 2001Present

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