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Arahna Mehra

@arahnamehra

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Strategic HR professional with 9+ years of experience in talent acquisition.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, values employee engagement, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a strategic and agile HR professional with over 9 years of experience in various facets of human resources, including talent acquisition, HR business partnering, employee engagement, and compliance. My journey has taken me through high-growth companies such as Zomato and LBB (Nykaa Group), where I have successfully led end-to-end HR operations, workforce planning, and policy design. I pride myself on my ability to collaborate with leadership to drive people strategy and streamline HR processes, fostering a culture of performance and inclusion.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven track record in managing the employee lifecycle for over 100 employees, ensuring seamless onboarding, documentation, and exit processes. My expertise in talent acquisition has allowed me to achieve a 95% direct hire rate, significantly reducing recruitment costs. I have also executed targeted employer branding campaigns that increased our social media following and boosted high-quality job applicants, solidifying our reputation as an employer of choice.

In addition to my operational skills, I am passionate about learning and development, having designed frameworks that identify high-potential talent and create individualized development plans. I am committed to enhancing employee engagement through innovative initiatives and recognition programs, ultimately improving morale and retention. My strategic HR projects have led to increased operational efficiency and successful change management, making me a valuable asset to any organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Human Resource Business Partner

Current

Nykaa

Jun 2025 - Present (2 months)

Currently managing end-to-end employee lifecycle for over 100 employees, from onboarding to exit, while driving HR and operational integration post-acquisition of LBB by Nykaa. Spearheading multi-entity HR strategies post-merger, increasing operational efficiency by 15%.

HR Operations Employee Lifecycle HR Policies Payroll Management Statutory Compliance Talent Acquisition Workforce Planning Performance Management OKRs Learning Development Succession Planning Employee Engagement Change Management POSH Compliance Workline

Senior Manager, HR

Little Black Book (Nykaa Group)

Feb 2022 - May 2025 (3 years 3 months)

Managed end-to-end employee lifecycle for 100+ employees, from onboarding to exit, and drove HR & operational integration post-acquisition of LBB by Nykaa. Led full-cycle recruitment for 100+ positions annually across diverse functions, achieving a 95% direct hire rate.

Senior Manager, HR

FrogIdeas

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Managed end-to-end HR operations in a fully remote setup, supporting a lean, agile team. Designed and implemented HR policies across hiring, onboarding, engagement, and payroll.

HR Operations HR Policies Employee Engagement Performance Support Learning Development Compliance SOPs

Project Manager for Growth

Paymentwall

Sep 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Led end-to-end talent acquisition for the Berlin office, successfully closing 10+ key roles within 3 months onsite. Enhanced local recruiting processes in Berlin by embedding best practices and training hiring managers on interviewing skills.

Talent Acquisition Interviewing Skills Training

Recruitment Associate

Zomato

Jun 2015 - Aug 2018 (3 years 2 months)

Led pan-India recruitment drives to support the launch of Zomato’s online ordering business. Reduced cost-per-hire and recruitment turnaround time by 30% through process improvements and optimised sourcing strategies.

Recruitment Employee Referrals Onboarding

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT KOZHIKODE (IIM-K)

Professional Certificate Programme, HR Management & Analytics

2023 - 2023

Completed a professional certificate program focusing on HR management and analytics. Gained expertise in leveraging data-driven insights for strategic human resource decisions.

AMITY UNIVERSITY

Postgraduate Diploma, Human Resource Management

2018 - 2019

Pursued a postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management. Developed a strong foundation in HR principles, practices, and strategic applications.

MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL, ANAND NIKETAN

High School Diploma, General Studies

Completed high school education at Mount Carmel School, Anand Niketan. Developed foundational academic skills and knowledge.

RAM LAL ANAND COLLEGE, DELHI UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Arts

2012 - 2015

Completed a Bachelor of Arts with Honours from Ram Lal Anand College, Delhi University. Gained a comprehensive understanding of the chosen field of study.