Rithika Padala

Global Payroll Specialist at Rippling

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

As an aspiring HR professional, I am passionate about creating meaningful workplace experiences that foster growth, engagement, and innovation. With hands-on experience as an HR intern at Sai Life Sciences, I’ve developed expertise in talent acquisition, recruitment, onboarding, and improving HR processes to enhance employee satisfaction and productivity. One of my proudest contributions was suggesting a process improvement that streamlined the onboarding experience for new hires. As a Group Peer Trainer at CAPS, I developed my training, mentoring, and leadership abilities while helping peers build their skills and confidence. This role allowed me to hone my ability to communicate effectively, manage teams, and adjust to diverse learning needs. Key Strengths & Skills: - Talent Acquisition & Recruitment (ATS Proficiency) - Data Analysis & Decision-Making - Strategic Problem-Solving & Adaptability - Employee Engagement - Training & Development - Event Management & Leadership With a strong academic record (GPA: 3.73) and a track record of successfully balancing various responsibilities, I thrive in dynamic environments and am always eager to take on new challenges. I am excited to connect with professionals and organizations that share a commitment to building exceptional teams and shaping the future of work.

Experience

  • Global Payroll Specialist at Rippling
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • CUSBMA (2 yrs)
    • Festing Team Coordinator
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Head of Events and Framework
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Festing Team
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

      - Represented the university at prestigious business fests in Bangalore, competing in high-pressure, simulation-based challenges. -Developed strategic thinking, problem-solving, and time-management skills in dynamic environments. -Demonstrated teamwork, adaptability, and resilience under competitive conditions. 🥇Mangnovite 2025- HR Vertical (National Level) 🥇Cross currents, 2025- HR vertical (National Level) 🥇Prodigy, 2025- HR vertical (National Level) 🥇The Office 2025- Ramaiah University (National Level ) 🥉 XIMERA 2025- XIME (National Level) 🥈Chakravyuh- Marketing Mehem (College Level)

  • Human Resources Intern at Weekday (YC W21)
    Nov 2025 - Feb 2026 · 4 mos

  • Talent Acquisition Intern at Unacademy
    Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 · 3 mos

    -Managed end-to-end recruitment from sourcing to onboarding and employee induction. -Successfully closed 9 positions in 2 months using various hiring platforms. -Handled job postings, initial screenings, and interview coordination with candidates. -Coordinated with internal panelists and assisted in salary negotiations. -Led pan-India campus hiring by contacting top B-schools. -Utilized Boolean search and strategic talent poaching techniques for sourcing. -Worked on Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and Background Verification under HRBP guidance. -Conducted background verification and managed onboarding through Darwin Box. -Supported payroll processing using Excelity software for employee compensation.

  • Head of Media at Finovate.BYC
    Sep 2024 - May 2025 · 9 mos

    Creative Design & Media Management: Designed impactful digital content for event promotions, enhancing communication through visually appealing materials. Social Media Strategy & Analytics: Managed Instagram and LinkedIn accounts, driving engagement and expanding the club’s digital presence through targeted content strategies. Leadership & Team Coordination: Led a team of 5, overseeing media operations and ensuring collaborative efforts aligned with organizational objectives.