Shruthi Balaji
@shruthibalaji
Senior HR executive specializing in startup HR operations and talent acquisition.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior HR Executive with over two years' hands-on experience building HR operations in fast-growing startup environments across India, UAE, and Egypt.
I have led end-to-end recruitment, workforce planning, and employee lifecycle management while implementing ATS-driven talent acquisition strategies that improved time-to-fill and quality of hire.
As an HR Business Partner I have designed HR policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks, ensured labor-law and statutory compliance, and instituted structured performance management using KPIs and OKRs.
I deliver payroll administration, HR metrics and reporting, employee engagement programs, and scalable HR solutions that support leadership decision-making and strengthen cross-cultural teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior HR Executive
QYUBIC Middle East
Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Established end-to-end HR operations for a high-growth startup across India, UAE, and Egypt; implemented HR policies, compliance frameworks, and payroll administration while driving recruitment and performance management (KPIs/OKRs).
HR Onboarding Specialist
GUVI Geek Networks
Feb 2024 - Nov 2024 (9 months)
Managed full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for freelancers and permanent hires, prepared contracts and compliance documentation, and optimized onboarding workflows to improve efficiency and new-hire experience.
HR Trainee Analytics
Drift
Jul 2023 - Feb 2024 (7 months)
Scaled HR functions while growing headcount from 5 to 25 by implementing ATS, HR SOPs, leave and ESI policies, payroll processing via Razorpay, and end-to-end employee lifecycle management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
M.O.P. Vaishnav College
Master of Arts, Human Resource Management
Completed a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management focusing on HR theory and practice relevant to organizational HR functions.
S.D.N.B. Vaishnav College
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology covering foundational psychological principles applicable to workplace behavior and employee relations.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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