Sumana B

About Sumana B

Results-driven HR & TA professional with proven expertise in building People functions from the ground up at early-stage startups. Skilled in managing end-to-end recruitment and comprehensive HR operations independently. Demonstrated success in scaling teams, optimizing hiring processes, and ensuring compliance and employee engagement. Adept at balancing strategic HR initiatives with hands-on execution to support rapid organizational growth.

Experience

1. Founding Member People & Talent

   Stable Money

   Oct 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Owned full recruitment lifecycle for technical & non-technical roles, including requisition intake, JD development, and job postings- Served as the company’s face, fostering strong candidate relationships while embodying organizational culture and values- Balanced candidate sourcing via self-sourcing (3:1 ratio) and vendor partnerships, directly closing 65% of hires- Managed candidate screening, interview scheduling, and multi-stakeholder coordination- Led offer discussions covering compensation negotiation, ESOP explanation, and onboarding timelines- Built and maintained talent pipelines to proactively meet future hiring needs- Managed offer letter issuance, documentation, and post-offer engagement to maximize acceptance and joining- Coordinated onboarding activities, including team intros, IT asset allocation, and induction- Owned recruitment metrics tracking: closure rate, time-to-hire, sourcing effectiveness, candidate quality, attrition analysis- Managed payroll processing for 120+ employees with zero delays and 98% accuracy, including reimbursements and statutory deductions- Drafted and managed employee agreements, NDAs, consultancy contracts, and internship offers ensuring compliance- Led statutory compliance for PF, ESI, Shops & Establishment, and maternity benefits with full audit readiness- Administered group health insurance, liaised on employee benefit claims- Managed background verifications with external vendors- Oversaw employee equity administration through EquityList, ensuring timely communication and documentation- Managed IT access provisioning and deprovisioning for internal tools and systems- Handled exit formalities: resignation management, knowledge transfer, asset recovery, final settlements, and exit interviews- Partnered with leadership on employee engagement, retention strategies, and culture-building initiatives.

Education

• BNM Institute Of Technology

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2017 — 2019

• Surana College

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom