Nishaanth R

Head of People Relations & Compliance

Leading the people function company-wide across pan-India operations.

• Lead statutory compliance across labor laws — PF, ESI, PT, LWF, Gratuity, Bonus, Minimum Wages, and Shops & Establishment — for pan-India operations.
• Own statutory and internal audits end to end, ensuring accurate statutory registers, returns, and timely filings.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and represent the company during labor, statutory, and client compliance audits.
• Establish compliance frameworks, SOPs, and controls to close audit findings and prevent recurrence.
• Track legislative changes and update HR policies to stay aligned with evolving labor regulations.
• Own the end-to-end people function — HR strategy, employee relations, engagement, and organizational culture.
• Direct performance management and workforce planning while mentoring the people-operations team.

Manager – People Operations

• Implemented a full-suite HRMS for attendance, payroll, and employee lifecycle management.
• Launched a scalable OKR-based performance management system with 360° feedback.
• Introduced a CRM-integrated helpdesk to improve employee support and resolution.
• Deployed automated onboarding software that increased new-hire satisfaction.
• Partnered with leadership on workforce planning across regional hubs.
• Improved employee retention through engagement, wellness, and transparency initiatives.
• Built dashboards to track KPI metrics for recruitment and compliance.
• Created and enforced policies on hybrid work, DEI, conduct, and recognition.
• Spearheaded L&D programs across soft skills, compliance, and leadership.
• Ensured 100% compliance with labor laws, statutory filings, and internal & external audits.

People Operations Associate

• Executed sourcing strategies across channels including referrals, job boards, and LinkedIn.
• Coordinated end-to-end interview and screening processes.
• Maintained accurate recruitment analytics and reporting.
• Strengthened employer branding and candidate communication.
• Ensured compliance with local labor laws and internal policies.

Human Resources Associate

• Developed and executed recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and preferences.
• Sourced candidates through job boards, social media, and employee referrals.
• Conducted phone and in-person interviews and skills assessments.
• Managed candidate flow, interview scheduling, and communication.
• Ensured compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintained accurate records and reports on recruitment metrics.
• Built relationships with external partners such as agencies and job boards.

Human Resources Executive

• Managed end-to-end recruitment for logistics, operations, and support functions across multiple locations.
• Executed high-volume hiring while maintaining quality and business timelines.
• Partnered with Operations Managers to forecast manpower and support workforce planning.
• Sourced via job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, walk-in drives, agencies, and campus hiring.
• Conducted screening, interviews, salary negotiations, and offer management.
• Coordinated onboarding, induction, documentation, background verification, and joining formalities.
• Maintained recruitment MIS reports, hiring dashboards, and workforce analytics.
• Supported employee engagement, grievance resolution, and day-to-day HR operations.
• Ensured compliance with labor laws, company policies, and statutory requirements.

Manager

• Led end-to-end sales operations, including strategy, execution, and client relationships.
• Recruited, trained, and managed a field sales and last-mile delivery team across the region.
• Established partnerships with vendors and distributors for smooth product supply.
• Designed pricing models, discount structures, and incentive plans to boost performance.
• Oversaw payroll, compliance, and operational HR for on-ground staff and delivery executives.
• Handled escalations, client retention, and service recovery.
• Expanded the customer base through territory planning and local marketing.

Quality Control Inspector

• Inspected automotive plastic components including LHD/RHD trims, door panels, and airbag covers.
• Conducted visual, dimensional, and functional quality checks to OEM and ISO standards.
• Supervised Work-In-Progress materials across molding, painting, trimming, and assembly.
• Coordinated production planning by aligning materials, shift schedules, and machine usage.
• Collaborated with engineering and production teams to identify defects and corrective actions.
• Maintained inspection records, rejection logs, and WIP tracking.
• Enforced 5S organization, safety protocols, and quality compliance.