Manisha Manickavelu - HR Operations Specialist, Compliance

Q: Where is Manisha based?

Manisha is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Manisha speak?

Manisha speaks the following languages: English (Native), Tamil (Native), Hindi (Intermediate), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Manisha have?

Manisha has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Manisha has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Manisha may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Manisha's latest experience?

Manisha's most recent position is Senior HR Coordinator at Cognizant Technology Solutions .

Q: What companies has Manisha worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Manisha has worked for Cognizant Technology Solutions .

Q: Which industries is Manisha most experienced in?

Manisha is most experienced in industries like Information Technology and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Manisha most experienced in?

Manisha is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Customer Service , and Operations .

Q: What is Manisha's education?

Manisha holds a Master in Human Resource Management and Finance from Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology and a Bachelor in Commerce from Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology .

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Munich, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2021 - May 2025

4 years 5 months

Chennai, India

Senior HR Coordinator

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Managed end-to-end onboarding for 1500+ employees annually, including background verification, contract management, documentation, and employee ID creation, while maintaining strict compliance with company and IT-sector standards.
Drafted, reviewed, and released offer letters, strengthening the candidate experience and reducing onboarding delays.
Conducted and audited background checks, resolved 50+ escalations (Annually) through root-cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration, and ensured regulatory adherence.
Led background verification, documentation and compliance workflows for 1200+ employees in M&A integrations, improving integration efficiency and supporting seamless employee transitions.
Reduced onboarding turnaround time by 15% through improved stakeholder coordination, workflow optimization, and process improvement initiatives.
Handled HR shared mailbox operations, responding to 100+ CRM queries daily with full SLA adherence and enhanced service quality.
Maintained accurate and confidential HRIS (Oracle HCM) data and employee records, supporting internal audits and ensuring data integrity.
Coordinated employee ID creation/distribution and supported secure access protocols within shared services operations.
Partnered with Recruitment, business team, IT team, HR Operations and Shared Services teams to enable smooth hiring workflows and support the full employee lifecycle.
Implemented operational improvements that reduced administrative errors and increased overall efficiency within HR shared services.
Managed offboarding, ensuring timely completion of exit tasks, compliance with policy, and smooth employee transitions.

Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

4 months

HR Talent Acquisition Intern

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Supported end-to-end interview coordination, including candidate scheduling, communication, and panel alignment across multiple business functions.
Assisted with onboarding processes, managing pre-employment documentation, credential verification, and orientation facilitation to ensure smooth candidate integration.
Maintained accurate applicant tracking, candidate databases, and employee records, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and HR compliance.
Collaborated with the Talent Acquisition team on candidate screening, shortlisting, and recruitment workflow improvements to enhance overall hiring efficiency.
Performed essential HR administration tasks, including documentation management, follow-ups, data entry, and updating the recruitment pipeline in HR systems.
Tracked candidate progress throughout the recruitment cycle, supporting seamless coordination between recruiters and hiring managers.

Dec 2017 - Apr 2018

5 months

HR Talent Acquisition Intern

Diamond Engineering Group

Supported end-to-end interview coordination, including candidate scheduling, communication, and panel alignment across multiple business functions.
Assisted with onboarding processes, managing pre-employment documentation, credential verification, and orientation facilitation to ensure smooth candidate integration.
Maintained accurate applicant tracking, candidate databases, and employee records, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and HR compliance.
Collaborated with the Talent Acquisition team on candidate screening, shortlisting, and recruitment workflow improvements to enhance overall hiring efficiency.
Performed essential HR administration tasks, including documentation management, follow-ups, data entry, and updating the recruitment pipeline in HR systems.
Tracked candidate progress throughout the recruitment cycle, supporting seamless coordination between recruiters and hiring managers.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology and Banking and Finance.

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Customer Service, and Operations.

Human Resources

Customer Service

Operations

Summary

HR Operations Specialist with 4+ years of experience in end-to-end employee lifecycle, including background checks, onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and HR shared services across IT and global enterprise environments. Skilled in managing high-volume employee lifecycle processes, optimizing workflows, and ensuring data accuracy in HRIS (Oracle HCM). Known for strong stakeholder management, cross-functional coordination, and process improvement. Available to join immediately.

Skills

Hr Operations: Onboarding & Offboarding · Contract Management · Background Checks · Compliance Support
Tools & Systems: Oracle Hcm · Beeline · Hireright · Microsoft Office
Core Competencies: Stakeholder Management · Cross-Functional Collaboration · Hris Management · Process Optimization · Employee Lifecycle Coordination

Languages

English

Native

Tamil

Native

Hindi

Intermediate

German

Elementary

Education

Jul 2018 - Jun 2020

Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology

MBA · Human Resource Management and Finance · Chennai, India

Jul 2015 - Jun 2018

Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology

Bachelor of Commerce · Commerce · Chennai, India

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3

Experience in Information Technology 4.5 y

Avg length 1 y 8 m

Longest experience 4 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (India)

Primary country India

Expertise

Recent roles Senior HR Coordinator, HR Talent Acquisition Intern

Main industries Information Technology, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Human Resources, Customer Service, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

August 2026

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Manisha is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Manisha speaks the following languages: English (Native), Tamil (Native), Hindi (Intermediate), German (Elementary).

Manisha has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Manisha has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Manisha may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Manisha would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior HR Coordinator, HR Talent Acquisition Intern.

Manisha's most recent position is Senior HR Coordinator at Cognizant Technology Solutions.

In recent years, Manisha has worked for Cognizant Technology Solutions.

Manisha is most experienced in industries like Information Technology and Banking and Finance.

Manisha is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Customer Service, and Operations.

Manisha holds a Master in Human Resource Management and Finance from Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology and a Bachelor in Commerce from Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology.

Manisha is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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