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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Career Break | Full-time Parenting
Career Break | International Relocation
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Nithya Athinarayanan

Nithya Athinarayanan

Chicago

Summary

Experienced and certified HR professional with over six years of progressive experience supporting large employee populations across IT and service industries. Proven success in executing HR strategies that drive employee engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness. Adept at balancing strategic leadership with tactical execution in fast-paced, high-impact environments. Strong communicator, data-driven decision-maker, and advocate for diversity and inclusion.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Executive – Human Resources

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Chennai
05.2018 - 01.2019
  • HR Business Partner for a 4,000+ employee base in a data-sensitive environment. Led initiatives to align people, performance, and processes with business goals.
  • Business Partnership: Built strong cross-functional relationships to drive organizational alignment and talent strategies.
  • Change Management: Led efforts to enhance employee morale, streamline operations, and reduce attrition.
  • Employee engagement: Designed and executed initiatives that improved satisfaction and retention.
  • Policy Development & Compliance: Rolled out HR policies, and ensured compliance across all employee levels.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Actively contributed to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) committee, ensuring a respectful and inclusive workplace.
  • Core Strengths: Strategic HR planning | Data integrity & compliance | Organizational development | Stakeholder management

Human Resources Business Partner

DXC Technology (formerly CSC)
Chennai
07.2012 - 05.2018
  • Managed end-to-end HR operations across organizations through the merger of HP Enterprise and CSC into DXC Technology.
  • Onboarding & Induction: Designed seamless Day 1 experiences, integrating branding, compliance, and department orientation.
  • Compensation & Benefits: Streamlined payroll setup, leave management, and statutory compensation practices.
  • HR Policy Implementation: Developed and communicated policy frameworks, ensuring clarity and regulatory compliance.
  • Data & Systems Management: Ensured accurate employee data and systems access through rigorous audits and controls.
  • Performance Management: Facilitated appraisal processes, linking them to reward systems and growth paths.
  • HR Analytics & Reporting: Produced high-quality reports aligned to business needs, using the Maker-Checker model.
  • Employee Support: Acted as a strategic HR advisor to employees and managers, promoting a culture of transparency and responsiveness.
  • Core Strengths: HR operations excellence | Process optimization | Compliance leadership | Employee lifecycle management

HR Business Partner (Volunteer)

CrowdDoing
Remote
07.2020 - 12.2022
  • Provided HR support for onboarding staff, interns, and volunteers across time zones.
  • Designed and delivered virtual orientation sessions, and streamlined digital onboarding documentation, including training materials and process guides.
  • Served as the first point of contact for new joiners, offering HR guidance, and fostering a welcoming, mission-aligned experience.
  • Contributed to improving remote onboarding efficiency and engagement in a fully distributed team environment.
  • Key Skills: Virtual onboarding.|HR operations.|Process improvement.|Cross-functional collaboration.

Soft Skills Trainer (Part-Time)

uFaber Edutech Pvt Ltd
Remote
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Delivered tailored training on communication, presentation, and workplace readiness to a diverse learner base.
  • Strengthened learner confidence and articulation through continuous feedback and personalized development plans.
  • Showcased strong virtual facilitation skills, empathy, and the ability to connect with varied audiences.

Teaching Assistant (Volunteer)

Beacon Place NFP
Chicago
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Supported summer learning programs for children, helping create a safe and engaging educational environment.
  • Assisted instructors with lesson delivery, supervised activities, and provided individual support to students with diverse learning needs.
  • Helped coordinate daily logistics, including class schedules, recreational activities, and field trips.
  • Key Skills: Community engagement. Youth development. Team support. Program coordination.

Education

M.A. Human Resource Management -

D.G. Vaishnav College
Chennai
01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

MOP Vaishnav College
Chennai , India
01.2010

Skills

  • Onboarding and HR operations
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Community engagement initiatives
  • Youth development programs
  • Team support and coordination
  • Employee engagement and retention
  • Talent management and organizational development
  • Training management
  • Performance management systems
  • Employee relations expertise
  • Grievance and conflict resolution
  • HR metrics analysis
  • Compliance and policy implementation
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Rewards and recognition programs
  • HRIS: Workday HCM
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • HR dashboards creation

Certification

  • Workday Human Capital Management Certification, Henry Harvin Education, 01/01/25
  • Diploma in Teacher's Training: Soft Skills & Business Communication, UFaber EdTech Pvt Ltd, India, 01/01/21
  • Assessment Centre Analyst – HR Certification, MSME Development Institute, India, 07/01/20
  • Business & HR Analytics Certification, Loyola Institute of Business Administration, 10/01/18

Career Break | Full-time Parenting

Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Chicago, IL
Took a planned break to focus on full-time parenting. During this period, I stayed engaged with the HR profession through self-paced learning, professional networking, and exploring industry trends. Now actively seeking to re-enter the workforce following the receipt of my work authorization, with renewed energy and commitment to contribute to a dynamic HR role

Career Break | International Relocation

Feb 2019 – Dec 2023 | Chicago, IL
Took a planned career break following an international relocation to complete visa formalities and resettlement. During this time, I remained actively engaged in the HR field and community initiatives through strategic volunteering roles that strengthened my professional skills and demonstrated my adaptability and commitment to service.

Timeline

Soft Skills Trainer (Part-Time)

uFaber Edutech Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - 03.2022

HR Business Partner (Volunteer)

CrowdDoing
07.2020 - 12.2022

Teaching Assistant (Volunteer)

Beacon Place NFP
07.2020 - 03.2021

Senior Executive – Human Resources

FE fundinfo
05.2018 - 01.2019

Human Resources Business Partner

DXC Technology (formerly CSC)
07.2012 - 05.2018

M.A. Human Resource Management -

D.G. Vaishnav College

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

MOP Vaishnav College

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