KRITHIKA NAYAK
Sr HR Manager
Hong Kong
Summary
Results driven HR professional with 12 years of experience working with diverse organizations across various industries. Strong knowledge of global HR practices, employment laws and cultural dynamics. Proficient in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures to support organizational goals. Proven ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and cross functional teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr HR Manager
Worms Asia Limited
05.2023 - Current
- Providing guidance and coaching to Managers on employee relations issues and team management resulting in reduced employee grievances and increased retention in teams.
- Managing HR operations including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management and HR compliance for Tunisia, Turkey, France, South America, South East Asia, India, China
- Optimized performance management strategy, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity across departments.
- Streamlined global payroll process across various locations and entities, mitigated risks and improved efficiency of global payroll operations.
HR Manager
Brandloyalty Sourcing Asia Limited
10.2019 - 05.2023
- HR Partner for APAC business units based in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, Vietnam, China
- Led talent planning sessions, advised managers on performance and compensation process
- Championed change management initiatives, guiding employees through major restructure with effective communication strategies
- Collaborated with learning and development team to design and implement leadership development program
- Responsible for payroll operations across APAC
Manager - Human Resources
PFS Web Inc
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Redesigned performance management process, leading to increase in employee productivity and retention rates
- Led the regional team to implement new HRIS system.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, providing guidance to managers on how to handle disciplinary actions fairly and consistently.
Assistant Manager – Global Employee Onboarding
State Street Corporation
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Promoted in a year’s time from Team Lead to Assistant Manager with increasing responsibility.
- Led a team of 10 members performing employee onboarding operations in North America (US, Canada and Cayman Islands), APAC and EMEA
- Designed and introduced SOP & internal audit for North America onboarding process improving efficiency and controlled risks through standardisation.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
HR Generalist
HERE Solutions India Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 11.2017
- Took charge of accelerated growth in APAC region by driving processes and programs like onboarding, employee connects, payroll, rewards and recognition and offboarding
- Created handbook capturing country-specific company policies & practices for India, China, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand
Developed manger orientation deck and coached managers on HR matters - Created dashboard to analyze trends in employee turnover and suggested interventions reducing attrition rates by 5%
- Contributed to introduction of ‘Step Up’ training program for high potential employees in partnership with business teams
HR Executive
Portescap India (Danaher Corporation)
04.2012 - 01.2014
- Established Graduate Engineering Trainee (GET) program that was highly appreciated and saved 20% recruitment costs
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic staffing plans that meet organizational needs both short-term and long term.
- Supported in implementing compensation and benefits policy revamp
- Managed HR operations including payroll of India business unit
Education
Post Graduate - Human Resources Management
Indira Institute
India 06.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting
Mumbai University
India 06.2004 - 05.2007
Skills
Certification
DISC and Driving Forces Certified
Timeline
Sr HR Manager
Worms Asia Limited
05.2023 - Current
DISC and Driving Forces Certified
07-2022
HR Manager
Brandloyalty Sourcing Asia Limited
10.2019 - 05.2023
Manager - Human Resources
PFS Web Inc
03.2019 - 08.2019
Assistant Manager – Global Employee Onboarding
State Street Corporation
11.2017 - 12.2018
HR Generalist
HERE Solutions India Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 11.2017
HR Executive
Portescap India (Danaher Corporation)
04.2012 - 01.2014
Post Graduate - Human Resources Management
Indira Institute
06.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting
Mumbai University
06.2004 - 05.2007
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