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led end to end recruitment process for marketing executive, developers, creative positions
increased efficiency of process by 100%
performance of employees evaluation
grievance maintenance
policy implementation
labour law compliance

Job Title: HR Manager
Company: Cipherpeak Pvt Ltd
Duration: JULY 2023 - JULY 2025
Location: Kerala, India

Job Description:

As the HR Manager at Cipherpeak, a fast-growing digital marketing startup with a team of 25-50 employees, I oversee all human resource functions, ensuring a people-first approach to support business growth and employee well-being. My role spans the full spectrum of HR operations, including:

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

End-to-end recruitment across departments including Marketing, Content, Design, and Tech.

Partner with team leads to define hiring needs and develop effective sourcing strategies.

Conduct interviews, coordinate with stakeholders, and onboard new employees.

HR Policies & Compliance:

Draft and implement HR policies in alignment with labor law and startup culture.

Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and maintain accurate employee records.

Employee Engagement & Culture Building:

Design and drive engagement activities to foster a collaborative, motivating workplace.

Mediate and resolve conflicts, ensuring a positive and inclusive environment.

Performance Management:

Facilitate performance appraisal cycles and goal-setting processes.

Offer guidance to team leaders on feedback, growth, and employee development plans.

Payroll & HRIS Management:

Oversee monthly payroll processing in coordination with finance.

Maintain employee data in the HRMS and ensure accuracy and confidentiality.

Training & Development:

Identify skill gaps and organize workshops, webinars, and training programs.

Coordinate with external trainers and assess learning outcomes.

Administrative HR Duties:

Manage employee benefits, leaves, attendance, and exit processes.

Assist the leadership team with HR reports, dashboards, and strategic inputs.

Key Achievements:

Built and streamlined the recruitment process to reduce time-to-hire by 30%.

Implemented a digital onboarding and HR documentation system.

Increased employee retention through new engagement and feedback mechanisms.

Job Title: HR Intern
Company: Nedumparambil Credit Syndicate
Duration: December 2022 - February 2023
Location: Kerala, India

Job Description:

As an HR Intern at Nedumparambil Credit Syndicate, a financial services cooperative, I provided support to the HR team in managing day-to-day administrative tasks and contributed to core HR operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisted in recruitment activities, including job postings, resume screening, and interview coordination.

Maintained and updated employee records and assisted in document verification.

Supported the onboarding process by preparing induction kits and coordinating orientation sessions.

Helped track attendance, leaves, and employee data for payroll processing.

Observed and learned statutory compliance practices within a cooperative banking setup.

Assisted in drafting internal communication and HR letters such as offer letters and memos.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Gained hands-on experience in HR operations within the financial sector.

Developed a practical understanding of cooperative banking HR structures and compliance.

Job Title: HR Intern
Company: Believers Church Medical College Hospital
Duration: May 2022 - June 2022
Location: Thiruvalla, Kerala, India

Job Description:

During my internship at Believers Church Medical College Hospital, I supported the HR department in managing healthcare HR operations, employee coordination, and compliance in a hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisted in maintaining employee records and organizing personnel files.

Supported recruitment processes by helping schedule interviews and screen CVs.

Observed and assisted with onboarding and induction of new staff and interns.

Coordinated with departments to manage attendance, shift schedules, and leave tracking.

Helped prepare HR letters, ID cards, and departmental reports.

Gained exposure to HR practices in a clinical environment, including staff discipline and hospital-specific regulations.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Developed a strong understanding of hospital HR protocols and multi-shift workforce management.

Improved administrative and coordination skills in a high-paced medical institution.

Job Title: Journalist Intern
Company: Deshabhimani
Duration: March 2021 (1 Month)
Location: Kerala, India

Job Description:

As a Journalist Intern at Deshabhimani, a leading Malayalam daily newspaper, I gained first-hand experience in newsroom operations, reporting, and editorial workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisted senior journalists with news gathering, editing, and content development.

Participated in field reporting, interviews, and press meet coverage.

Researched story ideas, verified facts, and contributed to news article drafting.

Supported the editorial team with proofreading and layout coordination.

Learned media ethics, newsroom deadlines, and real-time reporting techniques.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Gained exposure to both print and digital journalism practices.

Developed skills in news writing, interviewing, and content verification.

Understood the dynamics of media communication in a professional environment.