Bhawna Chawla

• Managing end-to-end employee benefit programs and policies.
• Managing employee leave records in the Gethyr HRMS portal.
• Maintaining human resources files, documents and other administrative duties
• Handling employee wellness and engagement activities.
• Handling employee documentation, HR Audits and compliance.

• Managed end-to-end employee benefits administration across portfolio companies (Fintech, D2C, Healthtech), including group health, life insurance, and EAPs, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely communication.
• Analyzed employee engagement metrics using Glint and Culture Amp to identify trends, enhance benefit offerings, and reduce attrition by aligning with employee needs.
• Actively contributed to DEI-focused hiring and engagement initiatives across portfolio companies, fostering inclusive workplaces and diverse pipelines.
• Audited HR files and maintained up-to-date documentation to support audits and ensure legal compliance.
• Implemented HR technology platforms (KEKA HRMS) to automate and streamline benefits and leave workflows, improving process efficiency by 20%.
• Championed development and documentation of SOPs for benefits, employee leave, and onboarding processes in collaboration with internal HR specialists.
• Initiated and led employee leave programs by processing FMLA, maternity/paternity leave, and short-term disability (STD), maintaining accurate leave tracking and reporting leave-related trends to leadership.
• Evaluated current HR processes and recommended changes when necessary to improve efficiency.

• Launched and documented organization-wide HR policies, including benefits and leave policies, covering all departments and levels.
• Spearheaded implementation of comprehensive leave tracking systems integrated with payroll, ensuring accurate payouts for sick leave, earned leave, and other entitlements.
• Supported end-to-end performance management and employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, leave, benefits enrollment, and exit formalities.
• Regularly consulted with leadership teams on employee relations, maintaining high standards of confidentiality, and resolving grievances with empathy and accuracy.
• Recognized for organizing monthly employee engagement events and wellness initiatives, resulting in a 25% increase in employee satisfaction scores.
• Initiated cost-saving programs by optimizing recruitment and benefit utilization, saving ~INR 20 LPA annually through zero-cost hiring and in-house benefits coordination.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining a database on HRMS.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Saved company cost around INR ~ 20 LPA, through zero cost hire
• Responsible for launching OYE! it's Friday Event on monthly basis at company level.
• Successfully launched and integrated KEKA HRMS resulting in a 20% increase in HR operational efficiency

• Partnered with finance for payroll processing and benefit-related deductions, ensuring error-free monthly disbursements.
• Executed and maintained core HR operations including benefits enrollment, documentation management, and statutory compliance tracking.
• Maintained HRMS data integrity and provided accurate reports on employee headcount, leaves, and benefits for audits and internal reviews.