Pooja Behera

Background

About Pooja Behera

Dynamic and results-driven HR professional with over 12 years of expertise in recruitment and operations. Proven track record in managing end-to-end recruitment processes, implementing HR strategies, and optimizing operations efficiency. Skilled in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and HR policy development. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a talent for building productive relationships with employees at all levels. Committed to driving organizational success through strategic HR management and continuous improvement HR Operations: Worked on HRMS tools - Zoho, GreytHR, Keka • Maintained a centralized database of employee records, including educational and experience certificates. • Managed onboarding processes, including conducting inductions, preparing offer and appointment letters, introducing new joiners to departments, and opening bank accounts for new employees. • Conducted reference checks and other pre-joining formalities. • Managed attendance and leave records. • Coordinated full and final settlements for resigned employees in collaboration with the accounts department and issued relieving and experience certificates. • Conducted exit interviews to ensure smooth employee transitions and implemented corrective actions based on feedback. Confirmation and Appraisal: • Ensured timely closure of confirmation and appraisal processes, and issued relevant confirmation and appraisal letters. Employee Engagement and Relations: • Fostered a positive organizational culture through employee engagement activities such as sports events, fun-at-work initiatives, and monthly celebrations for birthdays and anniversaries. • Organized events and celebrations for various festivals. • Handled employee grievances and resolved issues promptly. • Monitored employee escalations and took proactive measures to address and mitigate potential issues. Recruitment and Selection: Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). • Managed the entire talent acquisition cycle, including understanding manpower requirements, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, negotiating offers, and closing positions. • Sourced candidates from diverse channels such as job portals, campus hiring, walk-ins, internal and external referrals, and social networking sites. • Planned and strategized action plans to meet recruitment goals and close requirements efficiently. • Prepared detailed job descriptions for various levels within the organization, with a focus on middle and senior positions.