Priyanka Gathraj

Leading HR operations and people strategy for cross-functional teams across Design, Sales, and Operations functions at Octet Design Studio Responsible for workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, retention, HR operations, compliance, payroll coordination, and performance management. Successfully supported organizational scaling, implemented HRMS processes, improved onboarding workflows, and maintained workforce stability through employee engagement and retention initiatives. Partner closely with founders and leadership teams on organizational structuring, hiring strategy, people management, and business growth initiatives.

Managed end-to-end HR Generalist and Talent Acquisition functions supporting organizational growth and workforce expansion. Led hiring initiatives across multiple departments to support business scaling and operational requirements. Implemented HR policies, compliance processes, and employee engagement initiatives to strengthen workplace culture and HR operations. Handled workforce planning, employee relations, onboarding, performance management, grievance handling, and HR operational activities Partnered with leadership teams on people management, organizational structuring, and employee engagement strategies. Managed compliance coordination, payroll support, attendance management, and HR documentation processes.

Managed HR operations, workforce planning, and recruitment activities within a 2000+ employee BPO environment. Led high-volume hiring and onboarding operations to support workforce continuity and client delivery requirements. Handled employee escalations, grievance resolution, attrition management, and exit processes in a fast-paced operational environment. Supported 1500+ employees across operational functions for HR queries, employee relations, and conflict resolution. Managed payroll inputs, attendance tracking, compliance coordination, and HR operational reporting across teams. Partnered with operations and leadership teams on staffing alignment, manpower planning, and workforce management initiatives.

Supported workforce expansion from 80 to 500+ employees through campus hiring, lateral recruitment, and bulk hiring initiatives. Led campus hiring and talent acquisition drives across technical and non-technical positions supporting organizational growth. Managed bulk hiring operations for data entry and operational roles to support workforce and business requirements. Handled sourcing, screening, interview coordination, onboarding, and employee documentation processes for multiple open positions. Supported employee engagement initiatives, employee relations activities, and HR operational coordination across teams. Conducted attrition analysis and exit interviews to identify workforce trends and support retention planning.

Managed end-to-end international recruitment activities including global talent sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and onboarding support. Handled candidate communication, hiring coordination, documentation processes, and recruitment operations for international hiring requirements. Supported visa coordination, compliance processes, and onboarding activities to ensure smooth candidate deployment and operational alignment. Collaborated with leadership and hiring teams on workforce planning, talent acquisition strategies, and international hiring requirements. Managed candidate engagement, stakeholder coordination, and recruitment process tracking while ensuring strong candidate experience and communication standards.