Jan 2023 – Nov 2023 · 10 mos

• As the Director of Talent Management at Hiver, my role is pivotal in orchestrating the strategic alignment of talent with the company's growth trajectory. I spearhead the creation and execution of a comprehensive talent strategy that encompasses retention, performance optimization, and leadership development by coaching and Mentoring.
• By closely collaborating with cross-functional teams, I drive the identification and nurturing of high-potential employees, cultivating a culture of innovation and adaptability. In a fast-paced and dynamic environment, I design and implement talent programs that foster professional growth, elevate engagement, and enhance the Hiver's employer brand.
• Innovative thought leader in People Success, designing and implementing impactful HR programs
• Spearheading organization-wide talent management and development initiatives
• Trusted advisor to the leadership team on all matters related to people and HR.

Jun 2018 – Jan 2023 · 4 yrs 7 mos

• Hiver’s values revolve around building and creating two things - Product and Work Culture and thus thriving in an agile and friendly environment. I played a pivotal role at Hiver, aligning the organizational structure to meet talent demands, driving leadership development, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. With a focus on creating a dynamic work culture and enhancing employee experiences, I've led initiatives in talent acquisition and management in a fast-paced, evolving environment. From Hiver's early stages with 30 members to now nearly 180 plus, I've been part of its growth journey through Series A and B funding, driving our people strategy in synergy with business goals.
• Designed organizational framework, fostered leadership development, and addressed talent-related challenges.
• Built employer branding and engaged in cross-functional collaboration.
• Managed wellness initiatives, fostered employee engagement, and created a great workplace.
• Led and developed a multi-disciplined HR team.
• Provided data-driven insights and overseen a high-performance appraisal system.

Jul 2015 – May 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos

• Few Assignments taken up during this break -
• Freelance Talent Advisor for one for recruitment consultants in Bangalore
• Volunteered as a Jobsforher Ambassador to network, learn and engage with industry experts.
• Helped an old friend set up his startup in to recruitment space
• Was a part of Elevate Virtual Nov 2017 world’s largest virtual HR conference, 60+ sessions from experts, coaches, and thought leaders and 20,000 HR professionals across the world, Received HRCI/SHRM credit of this conference.
• Active reader of Human Resources Today website on trending HR articles and contributing few posts to this website

Mar 2011 – Jun 2015 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• At Pramata, I played a critical role in crafting strategies and driving its implementation across operational aspects of HR policy formulation, process improvisations across employee onboarding and support to build a unified people experience. I was accountable for administering HR programs, procedures & guidelines, align with strategic business goals. I served in various capacities including Business Partner and HR Leader.
• My role involved
• Driving the design, maintenance, and continued optimisation of the core HRMS system and processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Collaborating with HRBPs and cross-functional Managers to identify key operational challenges and formulate a data-driven strategy
• Building intelligence and insights from the given data related to the employee lifecycle and analysing trends to build more proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Lead a team of HR specialists to achieve operational excellence while encouraging the build of a strong team culture in alignment with our values.
• Lead recruiting activities from sourcing to on-boarding and ensured the recruiting processes align with current & future workforce needs.
• Provide direction in effectively completing Salary Management, Payroll Administration, MIS Reporting and Compliance related activities
• In the employee engagement domain, I was involved in Reward Management, Induction, Benefits, Employee Engagement & more. I was involved in devising, innovating and implementing HR strategies whilst improving internal processes and procedures within a demanding environment, project deadlines and budgets.

Dec 2006 – Jan 2011 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Key Roles Played: Manager ~Human Resources ~HR Business Partner ~HR Generalist ~
• At Black & Vetach, I was responsible for the coordination and evaluation of the regional HR function, while performing duties on a professional level and working closely with senior HR management in supporting designated geographic region. In this position I carried out responsibilities in the following functional areas - employee relations, benefits administration, training, performance management, policy implementation, employment (onboarding and offboarding), and employment law compliance, Performance management, Compensation and Benefits, global mobility across the organisation etc.
• My role majorly involved close collaboration with multiple stakeholders and global HR counter parts across a matrix organisation specifically to built-in HR strategies aligning team HR goals and HR deliverables.

May 2004 – Nov 2006 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• At Calsoft Pvt. Ltd., I played a key role in talent acquisition and eventually moved talent management role to learn the insights of employee life cycle in an organisation.
• As Senior HR Executive, I was responsible for :
• Recruitment & hiring analysis On-boarding Payroll Attendance Performance Management Travel and Visa Full and Final settlement Attrition Analysis Data Management

Jun 2003 – May 2004 · 11 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• As Recruitment Consultant, I was accountable for working for IT industry clients, recruiting the best available talent in the market.
• I also involved in salary negotiations and business development initiatives.