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Manisha Arya

Recruiter

Gurgaon, Haryana, India8 yrs 11 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Increased women's leadership representation by 10% in one year.
  • Designed employee engagement programs improving retention across APAC.
  • Certified in Change Management, Conflict Resolution, and Project Management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional with expertise in talent management and organizational development across various industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr Business PartneringStrategic Human Resources LeadershipTalent ManagementRecruitingChange ManagementProject ManagementHr ManagementHr StrategyTalent AcquisitionHuman Capital ManagementEmployee RelationsHuman Resources (hr)

Other Skills

AllyshipAnalytical SkillsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Artificial Intelligence for BusinessBenefits NegotiationCommunicationConflict ManagementConflict ResolutionCross-Cultural Communication SkillsData-driven Decision MakingDiversity & InclusionDiversity Program DevelopmentDiversity RecruitmentEmotional IntelligenceEmployee Engagement

About

I am a people-first HR professional who believes the right culture can transform businesses. I have partnered with organizations like IndiGo, ByteDance, Alibaba, and Aiqahealth to drive talent strategies, strengthen leadership pipelines, and build workplaces where people thrive. At IndiGo, I work as an HR Partner supporting critical functions like recruitment, performance management, and employee relations. My focus is on aligning people practices with business goals- whether that is improving engagement, building transparent communication, or supporting leaders to unlock their teams’ potential. Some of my proudest achievements include: - Driving initiatives that increased women’s leadership representation by 10% in just one year at ByteDance - Designing employee engagement and wellness programs that improved retention and team morale across APAC - Leading workforce planning and restructuring projects to support sustainable growth during rapid business expansion Certified in Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Project Management, and Generative AI, I blend strategy with execution to deliver meaningful results. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice, I also enjoy sharing perspectives on HR trends, culture, and the future of work- because I believe HR isn’t just about policies, it is about shaping experiences that last

Experience

8 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 9 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 10 mos
Current Experience

Indigo (interglobe aviation ltd)

Human Resources Partner- Flight Safety

Aug 2024Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Partnering with Flight Safety leadership to align HR strategy with operational priorities, ensuring compliance and a strong culture
  • Driving employee experience initiatives such as pulse surveys and communication forums, improving engagement scores by 12% in one cycle
  • Supporting performance management cycles with coaching and calibration, ensuring transparent and fair evaluations
  • Implementing early conflict resolution mechanisms within high-stakes teams, improving collaboration and reducing escalations
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce planning and organizational structure, enabling future-ready teams
Strategic Human Resources LeadershipHR Business PartneringHR AnalyticsProject ManagementGenerative AIPresentation Skills+1

Aiqahealth

Human Resources Manager

Jan 2024Jul 2024 · 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Led full-cycle hiring across healthcare, consumer goods, and fintech industries, successfully closing 30+ niche roles in sales, tech, and marketing within 6 months
  • Introduced structured communication channels (skip-levels, HR connects), building greater trust between leadership and employees
  • Partnered with business heads on workforce planning and contract design, aligning HR processes with evolving business needs
  • Resolved multiple high-complexity employee relations cases with impartiality and speed, ensuring zero escalations
  • Collaborated on workplace culture initiatives, including wellness and recognition programs, strengthening retention and morale
Talent ManagementPeople ManagementRecruitingPresentationsEmployee RelationsPerformance Management+6

Bytedance

4 roles

Human Resources Business Partner- Trust and Safety- APAC

Promoted

Apr 2021Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Spearheaded a hiring initiative that boosted women’s leadership representation from 2.5% to 12.5% within 1 year, driving measurable DEI impact
  • Designed and delivered inclusive leadership workshops for 200+ managers, embedding belonging and psychological safety across APAC teams
  • Partnered with leaders on succession planning and future workforce needs, creating a talent pipeline strategy covering 8+ markets
  • Built an early-warning employee relations framework that reduced escalations by 25% and improved retention in high-stress roles
  • Introduced new recognition and wellness programs, lifting engagement survey scores by 15% YoY
  • Leveraged HR analytics to forecast turnover trends and restructured retention practices, cutting early attrition by 20%
  • Supported organisational redesign projects, enabling scalable team structures during a period of hyper growth
Project ManagementStrategic CommunicationsStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementStrategic PlanningPerformance Management+2

Human Resources Business Partner-APAC

Promoted

Sep 2020Mar 2021 · 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Partnered with business leaders to integrate DEI principles into hiring, onboarding, and career development processes
  • Managed complex employee relations cases across multiple APAC regions with fairness and speed, improving team morale
  • Launched engagement and performance initiatives that improved manager feedback scores across functions
  • Used HR data insights to shape change management strategies during structural transitions
HR ManagementHR PoliciesHR StrategyTraining and Development (HR)HR Business PartneringHR Analytics+1

Talent Acquisition Specialist- APAC

Mar 2020Aug 2020 · 5 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Recruited leadership and niche tech talent across Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Brazil, while building strong regional talent pipelines
Human Capital ManagementTalent ManagementSalary NegotiationsTalent acquisitionRecruitingNegotiation+2

Human Resources Specialist- India

Dec 2018Feb 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Drove recruitment and onboarding for business-critical roles, ensuring smooth integration into rapidly scaling teams
  • Supported payroll, compliance, and HR operations for India teams, improving process accuracy and timeliness
Human Capital ManagementTalent acquisitionOperations ManagementHR Start-upTalent Acquisition

Alibaba group

Talent Acquisition

Mar 2017Dec 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Closed 100+ mid-to-senior level roles annually in Sales, Business Development, and Content, reducing agency dependence by 30%
  • Built structured talent pipelines via direct sourcing, referrals, and portals, cutting average time-to-fill by 18%
  • Standardized onboarding and exit interview processes, creating a stronger employee experience and actionable retention insights
  • Partnered with managers to streamline HR operations (payroll, leaves, compliance), ensuring accuracy and efficiency across teams
Change ManagementInterpersonal SkillsPresentationsEmployee RelationsHuman Resources (HR)Labor and Employment Law

Mancer consulting services

Human Resources Consultant

Jun 2016Sep 2016 · 3 mos

  • Hired senior-level IT talent for Fortune 500 clients (Infosys, Wells Fargo, Dell, Capgemini, Shell, Bank of America)
  • Managed full-cycle hiring from sourcing to onboarding, specializing in niche walk-in drives
Interpersonal SkillsHuman Resources (HR)

Education

Maharaja Agrasen Institute Of Technology, Delhi

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — Marketing and HR

Jan 2014Jan 2016

jims-delhi

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

Jan 2011Jan 2014

Manava Bharati India International School

Jan 2009Jan 2011

Central Board of Secondary Education

Jan 2009Present

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