Aug 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Leading HR for Unacademy's offline centers, I manage the entire spectrum of human resources operations to support and drive the growth of our physical learning spaces. My role encompasses strategic planning, talent management, and employee engagement.
• Talent Acquisition and Recruitment: Leading recruitment initiatives to attract and onboard top talent, ensuring our centers are staffed with qualified and motivated individuals.
• Successfully scaled and led a high-performing sales team, driving significant company growth and expanding our market presence across new regions and cities.
• Employee Engagement and Retention: Developing and implementing engagement programs to foster a positive work environment, reduce turnover, and increase employee satisfaction.
• Performance Management: Overseeing performance appraisal systems, providing guidance and feedback to employees, and identifying opportunities for development and growth.
• HR Strategy and Policy Development: Crafting and executing HR strategies that align with organizational goals, and ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws.
• Training and Development: Designing and delivering training programs to enhance the skills and capabilities of our workforce, promoting a culture of continuous learning.
• Workplace Culture: Championing a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that supports collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Bettering end to end employee experience of distributed setups across the country.

Feb 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• At CRED, I lead end-to-end hiring for our Platform Product, CRED Pay, and NBFC teams—playing a strategic role in attracting and retaining the top 1% talent in the country. My focus is on building high-performing, innovation-led teams that drive CRED’s fintech and product evolution.
• Own the complete recruitment lifecycle for key tech and business verticals—Platform Product, CRED Pay, and NBFC
• Design and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with CRED’s ambitious growth and product roadmap
• Build high-impact candidate experiences and improve hiring processes through system-led interventions
• Drive employee engagement and retention programs to strengthen team culture and longevity
• Partner with business leaders to plan workforce needs and deploy effective hiring roadmaps
• Lead capability development initiatives to uplift hiring maturity across functions
• Drive multiple CoE initiatives to enhance applicant experience and streamline recruiting operations
• Hiring builders who thrive on audacious challenges and are wired for velocity.

Nov 2019 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Driven by a passion for building space-disruptive teams and blitzscaling from the ground up, I lead Human Resources at Brick&Bolt. I partner closely with business leaders to scale teams across all lines of business — from launching new cities to building high-performing functions in Technology, Sales, Architecture, Operations, Customer Experience, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• As a senior, diversity-forward HR leader, my focus is to architect a workplace culture that powers Brick&Bolt’s hypergrowth while positioning us as an employer of choice in the digital-first economy.
• Scaled teams across multiple geographies and verticals, enabling rapid market expansion
• Spearheading the setup of a world-class tech center in Bangalore
• Driving digital HR transformation and engagement strategies tailored for a new-age workforce
• Building a magnetic employer brand with strong EVP and culture-led talent programs
• Championing diversity, agility, and innovation in every facet of the employee experience

Aug 2017 – Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• My journey in HR began during the most aggressive hiring cycles in the tech industry — a time that shaped my foundation in high-stakes talent acquisition. But it was my transition into healthcare hiring, particularly within the transition care space, that truly expanded my perspective and made me a well-rounded HR professional.
• From managing niche clinical and non-clinical roles to leading cross-functional initiatives, I've had the privilege of working with diverse stakeholders, launching new projects, and adapting to fast-evolving needs. These experiences have reinforced my belief that change isn't just constant — it's essential for growth.
• What makes it all the more meaningful is the purpose that drives this work: helping people live again. There's nothing more fulfilling than enabling that through what I do best — building teams with heart, purpose, and resilience.

Jun 2015 – Jul 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru Area, India

• I lead the People Intake function — easily one of the coolest gigs around — where I get to build high-energy teams, craft standout candidate experiences, and bring top-tier talent on board to work alongside industry-defining leaders.
• From hiring at lightning speed to scaling the organization from ground zero to a few hundred employees in just months, I’ve helped shape the backbone of a thriving, high-performance culture.
• Built and scaled the talent engine in a fast-paced, distributed, and hyper-growth environment
• Designed WOW-worthy hiring experiences that attract top 1% talent through fresh, creative, and bold outreach
• Established HR processes and policies from scratch — across hiring, compliance, engagement, and more
• Created an environment that celebrates speed, collaboration, and individuality

Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs · Bangalore

• As part of Cisco’s Services arm, I led strategic hiring initiatives for the Managed Services and Software, Systems & Operations group—driving transformation in recruitment through next-gen tech solutions while partnering with global stakeholders across India, the U.S., and Europe.
• Spearheaded the hiring capability transformation using innovative recruitment technologies to meet fast-evolving business demands
• Collaborated with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to define and execute talent strategies across geographies
• Owned senior and leadership hiring across Mumbai and Bengaluru for high-impact business groups
• Built high-performing teams from scratch, creating a strong talent foundation in key locations
• Partnered with PMO leads to forecast hiring needs and drive proactive workforce planning
• Streamlined hiring processes to elevate candidate experience and operational efficiency
• Educated new managers and interviewers on recruitment best practices, process adherence, and skill mapping
• Provided continuous market intelligence and solutions to address critical sourcing challenges
• Worked closely with HRM to co-drive TA initiatives and align with organizational goals

Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 · 2 yrs · Bangalore, India

• Aditi Consulting is a global leader in contingent staffing, agile transformation, and cloud consulting solutions. As part of the HR and talent leadership team, I contributed to driving people strategy, internal operations, and delivery excellence—supporting both the consulting and staffing arms of the business.
• Strategic HR Partnering – Collaborated with leadership on workforce planning, performance management, and internal branding to strengthen organizational capability
• Full-Cycle Recruitment – Led end-to-end hiring for permanent and contract roles, including headhunting, screening, candidate evaluation, and stakeholder coordination
• Talent Intelligence & Reporting – Analyzed and presented business-specific financial and hiring metrics to guide decision-making and improve operational efficiency
• Client & Internal Account Management – Supported strategic proposal building, internal client delivery, and recruitment strategies across verticals
• Vendor Management – Identified and onboarded new recruitment partners to expand sourcing capabilities and diversify talent pipelines
• Center of Excellence (CoE) Core Team Member – Collaborated on internal training design, operational process optimization, and excellence frameworks
• Business Reporting & Analytics – Generated recruitment analytics, performance metrics, and trend reports to support strategic planning and operational improvements
• Stakeholder & Change Management – Ensured seamless communication and coordination across teams, geographies, and business units during transitions and hiring drives
• This role gave me deep exposure to fast-paced consulting environments and reinforced my passion for strategic talent management, process design, and business-aligned HR solutions.

Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 · 1 yr

• Experienced recruitment professional with a proven track record in hiring across diverse industries and geographies—including Europe, the USA and India. I bring deep domain expertise across IT (Software & Infrastructure), Engineering (Telecom, Automotive, Mining), and Sales & Business Development (Printing & Construction).
• Successfully recruited for Fortune 100 companies across multiple sectors
• Specialized in identifying top-tier talent across highly technical and commercially strategic functions
• Led recruitment initiatives for niche and high-impact roles across global markets
• Conducted detailed market research and competitor analysis (size, revenue, verticals) to support strategic workforce planning and future acquisition insights