CV and ATS guide for HR managers
They look for headcount, India labour context if relevant, and whether you ran hiring, ER, or HRBP. Then the HRIS name.
Common ATS gaps
- JD named Workday / Darwinbox / SAP SuccessFactors while the CV says “HR systems.”
- No headcount, sites, or union/contract context for India roles.
- Soft labels (“culture builder”) with no cycle time, fill rate, or attrition number you can stand behind.
Keywords that only count with proof
Name the HRIS and the slice: talent, ER, payroll liaison, or HRBP. Use [X] for fill time or attrition only if you will replace it.
Common questions
- Do I need SHRM or NHRD on the CV?
- Add a credential the JD asked for, if you hold it. A badge list without a scope of employees is weaker than one HRIS bullet.
- Should I list every labour act?
- Only acts you applied in a real case. A statute dump looks like stuffing to both ATS and a CHRO.