RAVALI NARRA
Didcot,Oxfordshire
Summary
CIPD Level 5 qualified HR professional with over seven years’ experience delivering HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and HR systems support across higher education, technology, and hospitality sectors. Highly experienced in HRIS management, payroll administration, policy compliance, and data integrity, with a strong focus on process improvement and operational efficiency. Trusted advisor to managers and employees, combining strong knowledge of UK employment legislation with a collaborative, people-focused approach. Seeking a long-term HR role within an innovative organisation committed to efficiency, compliance, and positive employee experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer HR Manager
Bank. Green
10.2023 - Current
- Lead the People Team, overseeing volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding for a global remote organisation promoting sustainable banking.
- Manage the end-to-end hiring process — job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding.
- Maintain and improve HR processes and documentation to support remote operations.
- Foster a positive, inclusive culture through virtual team-building and engagement activities.
- Provide ongoing support to volunteers, ensuring smooth integration and alignment with organisational goals.
- Collaborate with leadership to align HR strategies with the organisation’s sustainability mission.
- Part-time, 10 hours per week
People and Payroll Coordinator
The Oxford Collection (Head Office)
11.2022 - Current
- Based at Head Office, managing people and payroll operations across multiple luxury hospitality properties.
- Supported and maintained HR and payroll for Gees Restaurant, Old Bank Hotel, Quod Restaurant, Parsonage Grill, and Old Parsonage Hotel.
- Coordinated end-to-end people and payroll administration for approximately 300 employees across hotels and restaurants.
- Administered 4-weekly payroll using Access Payroll, including pensions, Tronc, starters/leavers, and reconciliations.
- Managed the full employee lifecycle via Access People HRIS (onboarding, promotions, transfers, leavers, salary changes).
- Acted as the first point of contact for payroll and HR queries from managers across all properties.
- Collaborated with Troncmaster (WMT) and external payroll advisors to ensure accurate and timely payments.
- Monitored sickness, calculated holiday accruals (including zero-hour contracts), and supported compliance reporting.
- Coordinated compliance and online training using CPL Learning.
- Ensured compliance with UK employment law, GDPR, and company policies.
HR Officer
Christ Church, University of Oxford
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Supported the end-to-end recruitment process for academic and professional staff, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and College policy.
- Managed the production and placement of job advertisements, effectively supporting hiring managers throughout the recruitment cycle.
- Streamlined communication with hiring managers by proactively managing the recruitment inbox and providing timely updates, contributing to an efficient and positive hiring experience.
- Supported implementation of new HR processes within existing systems, improving efficiency and compliance.
- Delivered clear guidance to hiring managers on platform use and recruitment compliance, building confidence in HR systems.
- Ensured meticulous organization of confidential employee files and recruitment data, maintaining compliance and data integrity.
- Generated recruitment and compliance statistics from collected data, aiding in reporting and strategic HR decisions.
- Advised hiring managers on recruitment best practices, ensuring compliance with employment law and policy.
- Managed the full recruitment cycle, from job adverts to onboarding support.
HR Administrator
Global Williams International / Ansys UK
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Delivered first-touch HRIS troubleshooting for staff using Dynamics 365, achieving rapid resolution of common system queries.
- Collaborated with IT and HR teams to test and configure HRIS updates, ensuring smooth rollouts.
- Served as the first point of contact for HR and HRIS queries, delivering first-touch troubleshooting via Dynamics 365 and resolving common system issues efficiently.
- Guided line managers through employee lifecycle processes (contracts, onboarding, leavers).
- Supported recruitment: CV screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
- Assisted HR meetings with reporting and documentation, demonstrating proactive support.
- Managed critical administrative tasks for the full employee lifecycle, including the creation and distribution of offer letters, contracts, and leaver documentation.
Education
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma - People Management
Chartered Insitute of Personal Devolopment
London09.2023
MBA - HR Management & Marketing
Acharya Nagarjuna University
India01.2017
BSc - Statistics
Acharya Nagarjuna University
India01.2015
Skills
- HR Operations & Payroll
- Employee Relations & Advisory
- End-to-End Recruitment
- HRIS & HR Data Management
- UK Employment Law
- Policy Compliance & GDPR
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Process Improvement
Accomplishments
- Best Double Act Award, Oxford Collection Christmas Awards (2025)
- Best Newcomer Award, Oxford Collection Christmas Awards (2024)
Certification
CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) — Awarded [2023]
CV Writing Masterclass — Certificate of Completion (2025)
Timeline
Volunteer HR Manager
Bank. Green
10.2023 - Current
People and Payroll Coordinator
The Oxford Collection (Head Office)
11.2022 - Current
HR Officer
Christ Church, University of Oxford
10.2020 - 10.2022
HR Administrator
Global Williams International / Ansys UK
08.2017 - 09.2020
MBA - HR Management & Marketing
Acharya Nagarjuna University
BSc - Statistics
Acharya Nagarjuna University
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma - People Management
Chartered Insitute of Personal Devolopment