SHYLAJA KOKKULA

Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience at Stellar.ai, excelling in recruitment strategies and employee onboarding. Proven track record in developing impactful training programs. Adept at talent management and fostering employee engagement, driving organizational success through strategic insights and effective communication. Hardworking and motivated professional with several years of experience and record of success in industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.

• English
• Hindi
• Telugu

Managed complete employee lifecycle from manpower planning to exit clearance, Ran daily HR operations including attendance validation, leave approvals,  Owned HRMS data accuracy, employee files, and documentation audits, Coordinated performance appraisal cycles and confirmation processes, Drafted, implemented, discipline issues, and exit conversations, Worked closely with leadership to understand role requirements and hiring urgency, Actively sourced profiles from job portals and referrals, Screened resumes, scheduled interviews, and coordinated panel availability, Conducted initial HR interviews, salary discussions, and expectation alignment, Rolled out offers, managed joining dropouts, and ensured smooth onboarding, Designed and delivered structured induction programs for new joiners, Conducted orientation sessions covering policies, roles, culture, and expectations, Identified training needs through feedback, performance gaps, and manager inputs, Coordinated internal and external skill-based, functional, and behavioral trainings, Maintained training calendars, attendance, and feedback records, Supported leadership in faculty development and employee upskilling initiatives, Managed office administration and facility operations on a daily basis, Coordinated with vendors for housekeeping, security, IT, and maintenance, Processed vendor bills, verified invoices, and ensured timely payments, Handled travel and accommodation for staff and leadership, Advanced use of MS Excel for HR trackers and Google Workspace and OneDrive for documentation, QuickBase for attendance and timecard approvals.