Anju Jose

Experience

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  Foremost Engineering

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

  HR Office Assistant

  ♦ Prepared job descriptions and carry out interviews for recruitment♦ Negotiated with potential candidates♦ Prepared quotations for the clients♦ Responded to calls emails and other company communications. First communication point for employees and vendors♦ Managed statutory requirements as per Indian labour legislation such as PF, ESI, Professional tax etc.♦ Managed bookkeeping and asset management.

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  Symphony Talent

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

  HR Intern

  ♦ Conducted training needs analysis for the entire IT engineer team.♦ Prepared presentations for company core value presentation as a part of the rebranding.

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  Carborundum Universal Limited

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2017

  HR Intern - fieldwork

  ♦ Conducted training needs analysis for a new plant the company set up.♦ Coordinated HR documentation

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  Network Redux

  May 2018 - Aug 2022

  ♦ Strategic Human resource planning & recruitment: Actively involved in new project discussions and contribute from a human resource perspective.♦ Job design and work-study: Wrote Job Description based on requirement and market standards.♦ HRIS System: Automated 60% of HR functions in the company by the adoption of the Zoho HRIS system. Leave and attendance, payroll, performance management, IT declarations and refunds, employee onboarding and exit, and asset management.♦ Learning & Development and Career Development: Created HR L&D Calendar every year based on annual training need analysis. Developed and implemented Career Development Programs that gave employees a clear idea of their opportunities and the benefits they can receive by pursuing their career goals and thus increased the number of people who upgrade their skills through taking certifications and skill training by 120%.♦ Payroll Management and accounting: Supervised the migration of payroll from a paper-based system to Zoho payroll software and managed the automated payroll system. Worked closely with bank representatives and CA. Managed Bill book-keeping and documentation of payments and receipt. Coordinated tax related documentation. Regulated employee income tax submissions and Investment proof updates. ♦ Employee Engagement: Planned and conducted various engagement programs. ♦ General Administration: Managed day to day office administration, refilling stationary, checking on housekeeping staff, water supply, Internet, electricity etc. Paying bills. Managing attendance and leave. First contact point for a visitor, addressing employee concerns, maintaining notice board, organizing, and maintaining employee records, other documentations, kept the internal database updated.♦ Policy Formulation: Researched industry practices and benchmarking, formulated the first HR manual, User security manual, and employment contract of the company.♦ Performance management: 360-degree review model. Show less ♦ Prepared job descriptions and carry out interviews for recruitment process♦ Conducted onboarding and training♦ Prepared purchasing orders, board resolution documentations, employee file keeping and accounts related documentation♦ Responded to calls emails and other company communications. First communication point for employees and vendors♦ Managed statutory requirements as per Indian labour legislation such as PF, ESI, Professional tax etc.♦ Managed bookkeeping and asset management. Show less

  • Human Resource Business Partner

    Apr 2019 - Aug 2022

  • HR Manager

    May 2018 - Mar 2019
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  Hira.ai

  Aug 2023 - now

  Founder

  ♦ Spearheading the vision, strategy, and growth of a tech-driven HR startup.♦ Leading the pre-launch phase, focusing on the development of Hira Hire, an AI-powered recruitment platform aimed at transforming the hiring landscape.♦ Overseeing the design, development, and testing of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to validate market needs and gather early user feedback.♦ Defining and refining the product roadmap to ensure alignment with industry demands and user expectations.♦ Automating key recruitment tasks such as candidate sourcing, resume parsing, and interview scheduling, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic functions.♦ Building and managing a dynamic tech team to create scalable, user-friendly AI solutions that solve real-world HR challenges.♦ Collaborating with the marketing team to craft pre-launch campaigns, establish brand presence, and build anticipation for the product.♦ Conducting market research and engaging with potential users and clients to identify pain points and refine Hira Hire’s value proposition.♦ Driving fundraising efforts by preparing pitches, engaging investors, and ensuring alignment with financial goals.♦ Establishing partnerships and networking with key stakeholders to build a strong ecosystem around Hira Hire.♦ Implementing lean methodologies to optimize resources, ensuring efficiency in operations during the startup phase.♦ Leading team recruitment, onboarding, and development to build a motivated and high-performing early-stage team.♦ Fostering a culture of innovation, resilience, and collaboration to navigate the challenges of building a startup.♦ Monitoring industry trends and advancements in AI and HR technology to keep the product and strategy cutting-edge.♦ Setting the foundation for scalability and ensuring the MVP evolves into a robust, market-ready product. Show less