Strategic HR Consultant | POSH Compliance | Global HR Systems Expert
HR & POSH Consultant with 20+ years’ experience across India, the USA, Singapore, and the UAE. I help startups and international companies from the USA, Singapore, Dubai/UAE, and the UK set up and launch their India operations, build compliant HR systems, and establish scalable people processes.
Expertise:
POSH Compliance (Certified EC Member, trainings, enquiries, documentation)
HR Policies & Employee Handbooks
HRIS Implementation (Rippling, Keka, Zoho People, HawkHR)
Employee Relations & Grievance Handling
Hiring, JD creation, onboarding & exit frameworks
Payroll setup, compliance documentation & audits
India + International HR processes (USA, UK, UAE, Singapore)
Key Highlights:
Set up complete HR operations for multiple global companies launching in India
Trained 2,500+ manufacturing employees on POSH with exceptional feedback
Built end-to-end policy suites integrated into HR software with employee training
If you need a reliable HR partner who delivers structured processes, strong compliance, and confidential support — let’s connect.
Employee Relations
Human Resources Consulting
Human Resource Management
Recruiting
HR Policy
Human Resources Strategy
Hiring Strategy
Training & Development
Payroll Accounting
Employee Onboarding
Job Description
Policy Writing
Human Resource Information System
Policy Development
Compliance Training
Sujitha S.
Bengaluru, India
$15/hr
5.0
3 jobs
Hello! I’m an HR & Operations professional with 10+ years of experience helping startups and growing companies build structured, compliant, and people-focused HR systems.
I specialize in both Recruitment (Talent Acquisition) and End-to-End HR Operations, ensuring businesses not only hire the right talent but also manage them efficiently and compliantly.
🔹 Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
I help companies hire the right candidates quickly and efficiently.
✔ End-to-end recruitment (IT & Non-IT roles)
✔ Job description creation & role structuring
✔ Sourcing through LinkedIn, job portals & internal databases
✔ Resume screening & shortlisting
✔ Interview coordination
✔ Offer rollout & negotiation support
✔ Onboarding support
I focus on hiring not just for skill, but for long-term cultural fit and retention.
🔹 HR Operations & Administration
✔ Payroll coordination & validation
✔ Attendance & leave management
✔ HRMS management (KEKA or similar platforms)
✔ Vendor management & invoice processing
✔ Employee documentation & compliance
✔ Policy drafting & HR process structuring
✔ MIS & HR reporting
I ensure smooth HR functioning with minimal operational gaps.
🔹 Compliance & Process Management
✔ Statutory compliance support
✔ Process improvement
✔ Documentation standardization
✔ SOP creation
✔ Performance management support
I bring structure where there is chaos and clarity where there is confusion.
🔹 Why Clients Work With Me
✔ Strong ownership mindset
✔ Clear communication
✔ Process-oriented approach
✔ Confidential handling of sensitive HR data
✔ Practical and solution-focused thinking
I don’t just complete tasks — I improve systems.
If you are a startup founder, business owner, or operations head looking for reliable HR & Recruitment support, I would love to collaborate and support your growth.
Let’s connect!
Human Resources Consulting
IT Recruiting
Accounts Payable
Vendor Management
Financial Reporting
Compliance
Staff Recruitment & Management
Resume Screening
Candidate Interview Consulting
HR Policy
Performance Management
Maithreyi K.
Bengaluru, India
$45/hr
4.9
2 jobs
The 5-star review below is from VIDA Select. That engagement started here on Upwork in 2015 and became a nine-year role as their Director of HR. I mention it because it is the clearest thing I can tell you about how I work: clients tend to keep me.
I build HR functions from scratch and automate the parts that should not need a human. At VIDA I was the first HR hire, and built the department to 19 people across Recruitment, Operations, Business Partnering and Billing — supporting growth from under 50 to over 250 employees across 15+ countries, fully remote.
What I actually do is operations:
– Automated payroll and reporting, removing 120 hours of manual work a month
– Integrated CRM with HRIS so billing changes write across systems automatically — errors cut by 99%
– Built automated candidate testing and evaluation, reducing assessment time by 40%
– Moved a company-wide hiring process from email attachments to a full ATS
Before VIDA I did the same at Philips, cutting the employee separation process from 30 minutes to 2, and at Iteamic, where KPMG trained me in PCMM and I wrote the company's HR policies and procedures from zero.
Where I can help:
– Building an HR function where none exists
– HR process audits and automation
– HRIS and ATS selection, migration and implementation
– Systems integration between HR, CRM and payroll platforms
– Remote and distributed team operations
– Compensation structure and performance management design
– HR policy and documentation groundwork
I work well with founders and leadership teams who know something is broken but have not had time to map it. I will do the diagnostic and the build.
Based in Bangalore, working across US, UK and APAC time zones — as I did for nine years.
Tell me what is not working and I will tell you honestly whether I am the right person to fix it.
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources Consulting
Human Resource Management
Recruiting
Organizational Development
Human Resource Information System
Policy Writing
Benefits
Payroll Accounting
HR & Business Services
Business Process Automation
Human Resource Information System Implementation
Applicant Tracking Systems
Employee Onboarding
Performance Management
Process Improvement
Business Operations
Employee Engagement
Change Management
Articulate Engage
Compensation
Microsoft Office
Rekha C.
Bengaluru, India
$75/hr
5.0
2 jobs
HR Consultant | Compliance Advisory | Recruitment | Contract Drafting
Senior HR & Compliance Consultant with 20+ years of experience supporting startups, SMEs, consulting firms, and growing organizations with HR strategy, recruitment, compliance, governance, and paralegal support across India and international markets.
With a Master's in Business Law from the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) and extensive practical HR leadership experience, I help businesses build scalable, compliant, and people-focused workplaces.
I have worked with organisations including SAP Labs, Deloitte Consulting, and Wipro Technologies, delivering strategic HR consulting, compliance advisory, executive hiring, and contract support.
HR CONSULTING SERVICES
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
✓ End-to-End Recruitment
✓ Leadership & Executive Hiring
✓ Candidate Screening & Shortlisting
✓ Campus & Bulk Hiring
✓ Competency-Based Interview Design
✓ Recruitment Process Audit
HR Operations & HR Setup
✓ HR Function Setup for Startups
✓ HR Policy Drafting & Review
✓ Employee Handbook Creation
✓ Employee Onboarding & Offboarding Processes
✓ HRMS Evaluation & Implementation Support
✓ HR Audits & Governance Reviews
Performance & Talent Management
✓ Performance Management Systems (OKRs/KRAs)
✓ Competency Mapping
✓ Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
✓ Leadership Development Planning
✓ Training Needs Analysis
Employee Relations & Compliance
✓ PoSH Compliance & Internal Committee Advisory
✓ Labour Law & Statutory Compliance
✓ Employee Relations Advisory
✓ Workplace Investigations Support
✓ Organisation Design & Restructuring
HR Strategy & Fractional HR Leadership
✓ HR Strategy for Startups & Growing Businesses
✓ Workforce Planning & Headcount Modelling
✓ HR Analytics & Reporting
✓ Change Management Support
✓ Fractional CHRO & HRBP Consulting
PARALEGAL & LEGAL CONSULTING SERVICES
Contract Drafting & Review
✓ Employment Contracts & Offer Letters
✓ Independent Contractor Agreements
✓ Service Agreements & MSAs
✓ Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
✓ Vendor & Procurement Agreements
✓ Partnership & Shareholder Agreements
✓ Licensing Agreements
✓ Lease & Rental Agreements
Compliance & Regulatory Advisory
✓ PoSH Act Compliance Advisory
✓ Labour Law Compliance Audits
✓ HR Due Diligence for M&A
✓ Cross-Border Employment Compliance
✓ Employee Handbook Legal Compliance Review
Legal Documentation & Research
✓ Contract Review & Red-Flag Reporting
✓ Legal Research & Statutory Analysis
✓ Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance Research
✓ Terms of Service & Privacy Policies
Startup Legal & Advisory Support
✓ Virtual Legal Counsel for Startups
✓ Ongoing Compliance Advisory
✓ HR & Employment Documentation Support
✓ Governance & Risk Documentation
WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME
✓ 20+ Years of HR & Compliance Experience
✓ Master's in Business Law — National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru
✓ Certified PoSH Trainer
✓ HR Analytics & HR Audit Certified
✓ Experience Across India, UAE, UK, USA, Singapore & Canada Compliance Environments
✓ Strong Startup, SME & Corporate HR Expertise
✓ Professional, Practical & Business-Oriented Approach
INDUSTRIES SUPPORTED
Technology | Consulting | Professional Services | Startups | SMEs | KPOs | IT Services | Emerging Businesses
AVAILABLE FOR
✓ Hourly Consulting
✓ Fixed-Price Projects
✓ Long-Term Retainers
✓ Fractional HR Consulting
✓ Remote Consulting Engagements
If you are looking for an experienced HR and compliance consultant who can combine strategic HR expertise with strong legal and governance understanding, I would be happy to support your business.
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