Astha

About Astha

I am an HR professional driven by data, empathy, and innovation — with 2.7 years of progressive experience across People Rewards, People Partnering, HR Analytics, and Strategic HR Research.Currently serving as Associate Manager – People Rewards & People Partner at SLK Software, I partner with leaders to design impactful people strategies that enhance performance, engagement, and governance. My experience spans LTI management for 300+ employees, policy governance, rewards analytics, and employee experience design - translating insights into meaningful organizational outcomes.Beyond the numbers, I take pride in shaping culture. From leading the SLK DNA Chronicles, a gamified learning program engaging 150+ employees, to supporting the Demerger Program Office for smooth organizational transformation - I’ve learned how strategic HR can truly power business continuity and belonging.A Gold Medalist in Economics and an MDI Murshidabad alumna, I’m passionate about building agile, inclusive, and future-ready workplaces where data and empathy coexist.

Experience

1. Associate Manager - People Rewards People Partner Special Projects

   Slk

   Jun 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Managed Long Term Incentive (LTI) budgeting and grant cycles for 300+ employees. • Automated LTI processes for enhanced governance and better employee experience. • Coordinated on completion of bi-annual Pay for Performance (PFP) calculation and payout. • Led org wide communication of employee benefits for new initiatives using digital and physical assets. • Managed end-to-end Performance Management including goal setting completion, year-end assessments, performance ratings closure, calibrations, promotion recommendations and merit increment processes. • Coordinated with leaders for designing OKRs for various departments in People Function. • Conducted Inflation-Adjusted CTC Analysis, Differential Rewards, and ROI/VOI studies. • Reviewed and updated 15+ HR policies. • Handled a span of 400+ employees. • Revamped People Partner Frameworks to categorize, streamline and update People Partner Processes. • Designed a Flight Risk & Engagement Indicators Framework to monitor attrition drivers and engagement levels. • Delivered strategic research on Organizational Design, AI in HR across employee life cycle, Employee Experience Initiatives, Performance Management and People Partner Operating Model. • Led the “SLK DNA Chronicles” initiative engaging 150+ employees across 14 teams through gamified learning of organizational values. • Conducted analytical profiling for Women Leadership Program participants to align development with succession planning goals for 15+ women employees. • Spearheaded org-wide employee engagement activities. • Designed annual holiday calendars for multiple geographies. • Coordinated for successful completion of rewards and recognition programs.• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to ensure smooth and timely execution of the organization’s demerger. • Partnered in change management efforts, supporting communication, transition planning, and stakeholder readiness during demerger.

Education

• Management Development Institute Murshidabad

  PGDM

  2021 — 2023

• DAV Public School, Muzaffarpur

  10th

• Patna Women's College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics

  2018 — 2021

• DAV Public School, Muzaffarpur

  12th, Science stream (PCB)