Nov 2021 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• ● Collaborate with functional managers to determine the hiring needs. Conduct preliminary interviews and shortlist potential candidates. Responsible for the Leadership hiring, Talent Acquisition
• ● Responsible for growing company size to 3X
• ● Worked with Founders on Organisation Structure, Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies and more
• ● Design and lead the appraisal and career progression process across domains
• ● Own the culture and constantly strive to maintain the best.
• ● Operated with empathy, and diffused/de-escalated challenging conversations/situations.
• ● Oversaw the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations
• ● Drive all employee and workplace related events and programs. Organized a successful offsite event for the team.
• ● Design and execute all employee related communications
• ● Head POSH committee along with external member
• ● Created a HR Playbook

Jul 2017 – Nov 2021 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• ● Responsible for the Leadership hiring, Talent Acquisition/Campus Recruitment/Mass Hiring/Head Hunting across levels
• ● Experienced in IT Recruitments staffing sourcing through Social Media network, Head hunting, web sourcing, LinkedIn, Referrals etc. Have excellent experience in Job portals such as: Monster, Naukri, LinkedIn, Zwayam, Angellist, IIMJobs, etc.
• ● Work closely with functional managers to determine the hiring needs.
• ● Vendor Management for bulk hiring, resource augmentation needs.
• ● Interact with Founders & BU heads to share market insight, recruiting strategy, set realistic expectations.
• ● To help in ideating and implementing various HR policies, plans and initiatives, including employee engagement, learning and development.
• ● Supporting performance management methodologies using performance metrics, feedback, and rewarding performance
• ● Excellent in leading a team with commendable team-building and team-leading skills
• ● Excellent listening / communication skills and ability to multitask. Able to work independently or manage a team. Proven ability to consistently and positively contribute in a high-paced, changing work environment and upgrading recruiting skills
• ● Identify and sort out employee grievances and bring to the notice of concerned managers and resolve them on priority basis.
• ● Provide support and guidance to management/stakeholders and employees on various HR issues.
• ● Streamlined onboarding process by developing and implementing employee orientation programmes.
• ● Initiated and introduced Employee Wellness Program with a third party vendor for the well-being of the employees
• ● Strong withholder of Onco’s culture
• HIGHLIGHTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
• ● I was the first employee to join and build up the entire Leadership team. I have hired up to 250+ employees across departments.
• ● Been a part of seed series to series A growth trajectory of the company.
• ● Awarded by IIM Jobs as one of the Top Recruiters twice in a row.

Mar 2016 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bangalore, India · On-site

• ● Sourced and screened candidates for Tech roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers and onboarding.
• ● Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
• ● Reviewed employment applications and background check reports to facilitate the hiring process.
• ● Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.

Nov 2013 – Mar 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• ● Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
• ● Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
• ● Developed processes and playbooks for talent review and performance management and built strong teams to facilitate talent discussions.
• ● Sourced and screened candidates for across roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers and onboarding.
• ● Reviewed employment applications and background check reports to facilitate the hiring process.
• ● Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.

Oct 2012 – Oct 2013 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Key strategic involvement in the setting of global social/content priorities to drive reach, engagement, consideration, conversion and loyalty.
• Create digital campaigns, partnerships and activities to increase awareness and a deeper engagement with the company’s properties & brands.
• Full ownership of ongoing social media initiatives to drive engagement. Interpreting data (web analytic, CRM, research) to make informed campaign decisions.

Jan 2012 – Oct 2012 · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• To lead and manage the community empowerment and awareness division.
• Engagement, Social Media
• Brand Visibility
• Social media strategy and integrated Marketing campaigns
• Effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format, and build and maintain relationships.
• StickBlog:
• http://blog.stickman.com.au
• Facebook
• https://www.facebook.com/PCIWorld
• https://www.facebook.com/stickman.com.au
• Twitter
• https://twitter.com/PCIWorld
• https://twitter.com/fantastickman
• LinkedIn
• http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=4355159&trk=anet_ug_hm
• http://www.linkedin.com/company/stickman-consulting

Jul 2009 – Dec 2011 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Banyan Tree Infomedia LLP, a fast growing web media organization, is a content aggregator company that deals in current affairs and knowledge content.
• Roles & Responsibility:
• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Maintain Quality - Lead and guide a team of A.M., C.S.E. to deliver service and operational excellence through the consistent application of strategies and tactics that focus on continuous improvement in the areas of contributions, competencies and performance.
• Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish the work.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
• Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Responsible on matters of recruiting, hiring, corrective action and discharge.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to the job. Monitoring the activities and trends of the competitors -Developing tactics to promote the business.

Jul 2007 – Jun 2009 · 1 yr 11 mos

• A senior consultant catering to the mid - senior level positions in the Engineering,Infrastructure, Retail & Hospitality domain pan India.
• Lateral Hiring and Strategic Consulting, Marketing,including business Presentations and Intelligence. Strategy development involving Infrastructure, Construction Engineering companies, Retail and Hospitality, BFSI, Telecom, FMCG, FMCD, Education verticals.

Apr 2006 – Jun 2007 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Responsible for the HR function and also Team leader for Corporate Fund Raising. Duties included stra-tegic and tactical HR functions and also establishing relationships with leading corporate executives and entities to embrace Corporate Social Responsibility and support the activities of the NGO.