Asess Fernandes

Head of the HR function; strategic partner to leadership and department heads on people, structure and performance. Led workforce planning, OKR-based performance framework, and streamlined HR operations through centralized payroll, cutting processing time by 40%.

Supported multiple business units as HR point of contact across recruitment, onboarding and HR operations. Managed full-cycle hiring, salary fitment and induction, and improved HR data accuracy through process automation.

Advised founders and leadership of growing startups on organization structure, employee relations and people practices. Designed HR systems, policies and recruitment frameworks, and delivered workshops on leadership, workplace ethics and team collaboration.

Led talent acquisition strategy including campus hiring, recruitment drives and vendor partnerships. Designed and implemented employee welfare and recognition programs, and ran performance appraisal cycles, training plans and grievance handling.

Managed talent acquisition, employee welfare programs, performance appraisal, payroll, attendance, statutory compliance, onboarding, HRIS and HR audit processes.

Managed onboarding, documentation and HRIS records for new hires in a large, regulated pharmaceutical environment. Monitored leave, attendance and payroll accuracy, and supported training programs and HR audits.

Completed an Executive Development Program in Strategic Human Resource Management.

Earned a PGDM in Human Resources Management.

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree.