Maganti Nikitha

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India13 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Built HR infrastructure from the ground up.
Spearheaded performance management systems.
Led HR operations during hyper-growth stages.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader in high-growth SaaS environments.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr ManagementTalent Acquisition

Other Skills

Account ManagementAuditingChange ManagementCompensation & BenefitsCompensation StructureCoordinationData AnalysisData ManagementEmployee EngagementEmployee Lifecycle ManagementEmployee RelationsEmployer BrandingEngagementExit InterviewsExit Process

About

Passionate and strategic HR leader with 12+ years of experience in building and scaling people functions across high-growth startups and established companies. Currently leading HR at Skillz India, where I joined as the first HR hire and built the team from ground up—scaling Product, Engineering, and Analytics hiring, and setting up the entire HR infrastructure. I specialize in setting up lean, agile HR practices, driving performance and engagement, and partnering with leadership on organizational design, talent strategy, and culture development. I bring a hands-on yet strategic approach, backed by experience across HRBP, TA, policy design, ESOP implementation, compliance, and people analytics. I’ve helped companies navigate transitions—like mergers, scaling, and cultural pivots—and am passionate about creating inclusive and high-trust workplaces where people thrive and perform. Let’s connect if you’re building something exciting or want to talk about people, processes, and performance!

Experience

13 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 10 mos

Current Experience

Skillz

Senior Human Resources Manager

Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

First HR hire in India, responsible for building the people function from the ground up.
Key Highlights:
Scaled the India team across Product, Engineering, Analytics, FP&A and Product Marketing functions.
Established end-to-end HR processes—onboarding, performance reviews, engagement, and feedback loops.
Acted as HR Business Partner to leadership, supporting strategic people planning and organizational design.

HRBPTalent StrategyOrganizational DesignPerformance ManagementEmployee EngagementHR Management+1

Rummyverse

Senior Human Resources Manager

Dec 2022 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Joined during the merger phase and played a key role in integrating HR functions while scaling the team and processes.
Key Highlights:
Managed recruitment across senior and leadership roles, aligning talent needs with growth roadmap.
Spearheaded new performance management system and goal-setting framework.
Launched group insurance benefits, including GMC & GPA, for a more comprehensive employee welfare experience.
Built and ran HR policies, compensation structure, payroll, and HRIS.
Successfully managed full employee lifecycle—onboarding to exit, ensuring a smooth and consistent experience.
Conducted salary benchmarking and org restructuring for efficiency and competitiveness.
Led ESOP design and rollout—aligning rewards with performance and retention goals.

Performance ManagementEmployee Lifecycle ManagementCompensation StructureHR PoliciesRecruitmentHR Management+1

Ninjacart

3 roles

Senior Human Resources Manager

Promoted

Jul 2021 – Nov 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

Owned and scaled people operations during the company’s hyper-growth stage; supported 1600+ employees.
Key Highlights:
Led end-to-end HR operations: Offers, HR audit, BGV, data management, engagement, analytics, payroll and more.
Partnered with HRBPs and BU Heads to align business goals with people strategies.
Drove performance management cycles, KPI planning, 360° feedback, and review normalization.
Led change management in policies, culture, and performance philosophy.
Revamped LinkedIn and employer branding initiatives, boosting talent brand awareness.
Facilitated townhalls, surveys, and Inspire stories to strengthen internal culture.
Received “Maverick” (Best Employee) and “Wolf Pack” (Team Award) twice for consistent high performance.

HR OperationsData ManagementPerformance ManagementChange ManagementEmployer BrandingHR Management+1

Human Resources Manager

Jun 2018 – Jun 2021 · 3 yrs

Human Resources Manager

Oct 2015 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bangalore Area, India

One of the first HR hires—instrumental in establishing the core HR foundation at the company’s early stage.
Key Highlights:
Designed and implemented HR processes for onboarding, payroll, grievance redressal, and performance.
Partnered directly with Founders to define company culture and values.
Handled employee relations and communication for over 200 employees.
Launched fun-at-work initiatives, Open Houses, and structured R&R programs.
Oversaw the entire performance management cycle—goal setting, mid-year reviews, and normalization.

OnboardingPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsHR Management

Nalli

Human Resources Manager

Jul 2012 – Sep 2015 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore · On-site

Sole HR point of contact—led end-to-end HR functions and employee engagement for a large retail operation.
Key Highlights:
Managed hiring, onboarding, payroll processing, and attendance management.
Launched themed engagement events, festival celebrations, and birthday recognition.
Resolved employee grievances and conducted exit interviews with actionable feedback.
Introduced tracking systems for leaves, reimbursements, and approvals.
Played a key role in creating HR handbooks and communicating policies across the store network.

Employee EngagementGrievance HandlingPayroll ProcessingHR Management

Macrotech environment coatings pvt. ltd.

2 roles

HR Executive

Promoted

Dec 2009 – Jul 2010 · 7 mos

Started HR career with focus on recruitment, backend HR operations, and reporting.
Key Highlights:
Handled sourcing and coordination of technical and non-technical hires.
Supported HR operations including employee data management, grievance handling, and onboarding.
Created HR dashboards and reports—attrition trends, offer-to-join ratio, and hiring funnel health.

RecruitmentData AnalysisTalent Acquisition