Padmini Achalla

Built the HR function from scratch, creating policies, processes, and automated workflows aligned to business needs. Led end-to-end talent acquisition and structured onboarding, introduced HR dashboards for recruitment metrics, and strengthened employer branding through consistent posting and engagement.

Closed 18+ strategic roles across GCC and India using data-driven recruitment systems. Delivered Emiratization/Nationalization hiring goals and implemented a Campus to Corporate program SOP in partnership with universities, conducting structured behavioral competency interviews.

Streamlined regional recruitment to reduce time-to-fill by 12% and revamped onboarding to improve new joiner experience while complying with local labor laws. Led campus recruitment hiring 75 interns and graduates in a year, improved vendor SLAs and reduced operational costs by 15%, delivered L&D initiatives improving skill/performance metrics by 8–10%, supported appraisals for 50+ leaders with 10

Managed end-to-end recruitment aligned to project needs, SLAs, and budget requirements. Identified client requirements to deliver hiring targets generating QAR 4.5M in annual revenue and improved client satisfaction, receiving an award for outstanding client service.

Performed HR operations across recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and attendance/leave management. Coordinated with PRO, procurement, and logistics to arrange travel, visas, accommodation, and medical insurance for international hires and dependents.

Streamlined digital recruitment workflows by simplifying the approval matrix, reducing time-to-hire by 30%. Standardized job descriptions to improve candidate quality by 20%, closed 40+ roles with a 35% success ratio, and developed SOPs to ensure audit compliance.