Maanasa Suraj

HR Data Analyst

Kerala, India 11+ yrs exp 90 · Outstanding

About

HR professional with an MBA in Human Resource Management, an IBM HR Analyst certification, and a hands-on HR Analytics with Gen AI program covering Excel, SQL, and Power BI. Experienced in cleaning and structuring HR data, writing SQL queries, and building Power BI dashboards and MIS trackers for recruitment, workforce, and attrition-risk reporting, including a live client project. Uses AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude AI, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity, Gamma) to speed up data cleaning, formula/DAX/SQL writing, and report generation. Brings 5+ years of experience in academia, recruitment, and project management, with strong communication skills honed through teaching, client-facing roles, and cross-functional coordination.

Skills & Expertise (32)

Excel Advanced

8.0/10

Years Exp

SQL Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

DAX Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

Process Improvement Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

Power Query Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

Responsible AI MIS Reporting stakeholder communication Accuracy Checks Process Documentation Data Validation Gamma GROUP BY Perplexity Microsoft Copilot Claude AI ChatGPT Aggregations Subqueries HAVING Workforce planning Joins WHERE Select Bookmarks Drill-downs Power Pivot Conditional Formatting XLOOKUP VLOOKUP Pivot Tables Onboarding

Work Experience

Career Break

Career Break — Military Spousal Relocation

Jan 2018 - Present

Managed family relocations linked to Army postings while continuing self-directed professional development in remote work, data, and collaboration tools. Completed an IBM HR Analyst certification and a 3-month HR Analytics with Gen AI program (Unlearn by Beat), covering Excel, SQL, and Power BI, with a live client project for Data GUC, Abu Dhabi. Served as Lions Club Secretary, Kannur, organizing community welfare events and managing member communication and records.

Assistant Professor (Management)

College of Commerce, Kerala

Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

Taught postgraduate and undergraduate courses in Human Resource Management, including HR data and decision-making topics, to MBA and M.Com students. Designed presentations, lesson plans, and subject-oriented study material, translating complex HR concepts into clear, structured content for learners. Reviewed and developed journal articles and academic reports, applying strong attention to detail and structured documentation. Organized management fairs and business placement drives, coordinating recruitment activity between students and corporate partners. Served on academic and administrative committees, supporting institutional policy, reporting, and departmental data management.

Project Manager

Fleming Gulf

Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

Coordinated B2B trainings and international networking events, managing outbound client communication across multiple regions. Analyzed market trends and customer preferences to provide strategic, data-informed input to leadership and strengthen client relationships. Researched and interpreted country-specific requirements to support planning and market-share growth decisions.

HR Recruiter

ZYOIN Web Pvt Ltd

Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

Managed the end-to-end recruitment life cycle for permanent and contract roles across analytics, e-commerce, mobile applications, and internet sectors. Sourced and tracked mid- to senior-level candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, and social media, building an early foundation in recruitment funnel and source-effectiveness tracking. Coordinated with hiring managers to align candidate pipelines with role requirements and turnaround-time expectations.