Nagalakshmi Natarajan
Chennai,TN
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with over 5+ years of experience extensive experience at ICON Clinical Research, specializing in talent acquisition and onboarding. Proven track record in enhancing employee engagement and implementing HRIS improvements. Adept at fostering collaboration and driving process efficiencies, ensuring compliance and a seamless employee experience across global teams. Committed to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Advisor
ICON Clinical Research
06.2022 - Current
- Managed end-to-end employee lifecycle processes for over 600+ employees, including onboarding, HR documentations, and exit formalities.
- Managed recruitment processes for an open positions, including posting job ads on platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews using Microsoft Teams, Workday.
- Led new hire onboarding sessions and coordinated with IT, payroll, and facilities for a seamless Day 1 experience.
- Supported recruitment team in screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and maintaining ATS records.
- Handled HRIS updates, ensuring accurate tracking of employee data, leaves, and changes in employment status.
- Administered employee benefits enrollment, changes, and communications.
- Oversaw new hire records and documentation in Workday across EMEA, APAC, and Americas regions, ensuring timely and accurate setup in alignment with regional guidelines.
- Coordinated the preparation of contracts and legal documentation for new hires, ensuring full compliance with local regulatory requirements in each region.
- Led onboarding sessions for new hires, providing mentorship and guidance through a buddy system to support smooth transitions and foster professional development.
- Partnered with regional HR teams to implement and communicate process updates, ensuring consistent alignment and efficient execution across global teams.
- Conducted quality audits on work across multiple regions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established HR protocols and compliance standards.
- Proposed and implemented process improvements, driving efficiency gains and enhancing overall team performance.
- Managed Workday termination processes for the EMEA region, overseeing documentation and ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.
Associate Professional Human Resources
DXC Technology
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Coordinated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and facilitate smooth interview scheduling and candidate selection.
- Conducted initial phone screenings and interviews to assess candidate qualifications, cultural fit, and interest in the role.
- Provided regular updates to the recruitment team on candidate status, pipeline progress, and any issues requiring resolution.
- Ensured timely and accurate processing of new hire paperwork and documentation in alignment with company policies.
- Assisted with employee benefits enrollment and communicated important policy information to new hires during onboarding.
- Processed new hire paperwork in HRIS systems, such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, ensuring all data was accurately entered and up to date.
- Delivered front-line HR support, promptly addressing employee inquiries related to onboarding, payroll, benefits, company policies, personal files, statutory benefits, and general HR processes.
- Led onboarding and training sessions for new hires, providing guidance on HR processes and helping them integrate into the organization’s culture and values.
- Delivered high-quality HR services to employees, ensuring timely resolution of queries and fostering a positive, supportive employee experience.
- Worked closely with the tier-2 team to manage process transitions, ensuring smooth handovers of responsibilities and maintaining process continuity.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Kalasalingam Academy of Research & Education
Viruthunagar, TamilNadu06-2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
The Madura College Under MKU University
Madurai, TamilNadu06-2017
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- HRIS systems
- HR analytics
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employee relations
- Talent acquisition
- Onboarding and orientation
- Compensation and benefits
- Employee engagement
- Willingness to learn
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Awarded the DXC Collaborators Award for exceptional performance in COVID-19 support, assisting over 200 employees with critical HR and operational needs during the pandemic.
- Promoted from Senior HR Assistant to Associate Professional, Human Resources, recognizing demonstrated expertise, leadership, and contributions to HR operations.
- Awarded "Best Performer of the Month" multiple times for consistently delivering outstanding performance and exceeding expectations in HR-related tasks and projects.
- Recipient of the Inspire Award for demonstrating exceptional dedication, leadership, and a positive impact on team and organizational goals.
Certification
- Principles of Human Resource
NPTEL
May 2018 – June 2018
- CLTS (Communication Language Teaching and Speaking)
SASH
June 2017 – August 2017
Timeline
HR Advisor
ICON Clinical Research
06.2022 - Current
Associate Professional Human Resources
DXC Technology
09.2019 - 05.2022
MBA - Human Resources Management
Kalasalingam Academy of Research & Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
The Madura College Under MKU University
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