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KAVYA VENKATESAN

KAVYA VENKATESAN

HR Professional
Dublin

Summary

Dynamic HR professional with 6+ years of experience driving organizational growth and employee engagement. Skilled in aligning HR strategies with business goals, delivering HR operations, and designing programs that enhance development, retention, and workplace culture. Recognized for strategic leadership, continuous improvement, and proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office, with a results-driven approach that ensures operational excellence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Officer

News UK
09.2023 - Current
  • Partnered with senior leadership to align people strategies with business goals, driving performance improvements across multiple business units.
  • Designed and led HR and L&D initiatives from planning through delivery, embedding processes and policies that enhanced efficiency, consistency, and employee experience.
  • Built trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, influencing key decisions and ensuring successful execution of the people agenda.
  • Advised and coached managers on complex employee relations matters and employment legislation, mitigating risk and ensuring full compliance.
  • Leveraged HR systems and analytics to deliver accurate reporting and actionable insights, enabling data-driven decision making.
  • Championed engagement, inclusion, and diversity initiatives, strengthening collaboration and fostering a positive workplace culture.
  • Contributed to workforce development by shaping HR strategies focused on retention, motivation, and career growth.

HR Officer

Foroige
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Advised executives and employees on HR policies, procedures, and people strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Updated HR processes in line with Irish and EU employment legislation, maintaining compliance and best practice.
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding, enhancing talent acquisition and employee experience.
  • Automated HRIS processes, improving efficiency and accuracy in reporting, payroll, and data management.
  • Acted as first point of contact for HR inquiries, providing timely guidance and support to managers and staff.
  • Coached managers and employees to strengthen performance and development.

HR Administrator

Affidea
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Organized internal and external training programs, tracking objectives and improving compliance from 42% to 95%.
  • Delivered employee relations cases in line with HR strategies, best practices, and employment legislation.
  • Advised executives and staff on performance improvement, conflict resolution, and career development.
  • Developed and implemented the HR employee manual across all organizational levels.
  • Managed onboarding and induction programs, ensuring smooth integration of new staff.
  • Upgraded employee records in HRMS and relevant databases.
  • Directed a national employee engagement program, ‘Affinity,’ enhancing workplace.

Lead Student Consultant

IDA
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Analyzed HR data and provided actionable recommendations to senior management.
  • Led projects from initiation to presentation, delivering strategic insights and retention solutions.
  • Maintained confidential HR records in line with company standards.

Education

MSc - Human Resource Management

University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
12.2019

BA - Psychology, Sociology & Economics

Mount Carmel College
Bangalore, India
08.2017

Skills

  • HR Policies & Procedures

  • Proficiency with HRIS Systems

  • Employment Law

  • Employee Engagement

  • Employee Relations

  • Employee Life-Cycle

  • Recruitment Cycle

  • Talent Retention & Growth Process Improvements

  • Benefits and Compensation

  • Project Management

  • Payroll Administration

Awards

Affinity Champion - Affidea, Ireland 2019 & 2020, Outstanding Academic Achievement Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE)

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Additional Experience as Assistant Recruiter,Five Guys, Ireland & as HR Coordinator John Britto’s Dance Company, India

Timeline

HR Officer

News UK
09.2023 - Current

HR Officer

Foroige
07.2021 - 08.2023

HR Administrator

Affidea
08.2019 - 07.2021

Lead Student Consultant

IDA
05.2018 - 08.2018

MSc - Human Resource Management

University College Dublin

BA - Psychology, Sociology & Economics

Mount Carmel College

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