kaviya bs
@kaviyabs
HR leader scaling high-growth startups with strategic HR operations expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am an HR leader with extensive experience in HR operations, strategic leadership, and organizational transformation across high-tech and AI/ML environments.
I have driven talent strategy and scaled teams from Series A to Series B, supporting growth from around 15 to 100+ employees while designing performance management, total rewards, and L&D programs.
I have implemented and optimized HR systems and tools (Ashby, Rippling, Interview.io, Jobvite, Darwinbox, HROne), reduced time-to-hire through analytics and process improvements, and led regional compliance and workforce planning across APAC, EU, Africa, and the U.S.–India operational transition.
I partner with business leaders to align HR interventions with organizational goals, manage change and restructurings, and deliver measurable impact in fast-paced startup and global contexts.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Human Resource Manager
AxionRay
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Spearheaded talent strategy and HR objectives during Series A to Series B, scaling headcount from 15 to 100+ and implementing ATS/HRMS to streamline hiring and reporting. Launched performance management, total rewards, and L&D programs that improved employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Global Human Resource Manager
Webmagnat
Nov 2022 - Oct 2023 (11 months)
Supported global TA and HR operations across APAC, EU, and Africa, reducing recruitment cycle time by 10% through HR analytics and ClickUp workflow optimizations. Led restructurings and acquisition integrations while ensuring regional compliance and coordinated contractor onboarding.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Uplers
Feb 2022 - Nov 2022 (9 months)
Drove full-cycle recruitment and launched a 'Knock-out' hiring initiative that reduced time-to-hire by 70% and built an employee referral ecosystem reducing time-to-hire by 55%. Conducted workforce planning and implemented ATS/HRMS to improve hiring data management.
Executive - Office of the Registrar
Alliance University
Feb 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 10 months)
Partnered with managers on performance management and employee development, established HR policies balancing global consistency with local adaptability, and supported reskilling/upskilling initiatives aligned to business needs.
Junior Developer
E2 Infosystems
May 2019 - Jan 2020 (8 months)
Tested KIOSK-based applications and wrote test cases for CATIE products, collaborated with US-based clients to improve CX, and supported agile development practices across the product lifecycle.
Managed batch and console operations, debugged JCL issues, and maintained SLA/SLO-driven customer relationships to ensure reliable system operations across multiple projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alliance University
Executive Postgraduate Diploma in Management, Human Resources / Management
2020 - 2021
Postgraduate program in management with coursework including Strategic Human Resources Management and Global Human Resource Management completed at Alliance University.
Anna University
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering
2013 - 2017
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering focused on foundational engineering principles and applied electronics.
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