Rajan Gulati

CEO

Gurgaon, Haryana, India14 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Built HR functions across 21+ cities.
Implemented digital HR solutions for 3,000+ employees.
Drove employee engagement initiatives improving retention by 15%.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader in the B2B insurance sector, specializing in talent management and organizational effectiveness.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent StrategyHr OperationsPerformance ManagementTalent AcquisitionEmployee DevelopmentEmployee Engagement

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsBusiness StrategyCRMCampus RecruitmentCapability DevelopmentCompliance ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Digital HRElpEmployee ExperienceEmployee GrievanceEmployee Lifecycle ManagementEmployee RelationsEmployee TrainingEmployee Welfare

About

HR Leader with 16+ years of experience in building and scaling people functions across India. From launching HR at PBPartners (Policybazaar.com’s B2B arm) to leading performance, engagement, and digital transformation at scale — I’ve worked across the full talent spectrum. Highlights include : • Built and scaled HR across 21+ cities • Talent Strategy & Succession Planning • Leadership Hiring & Campus Programs • DEI, Voice of Employee & Culture • PMS, Rewards & Career Architecture • Digital HR (Darwinbox) & People Analytics • Employee Experience & Organizational Agility Driven by the belief that people are the biggest differentiator in business, I’m passionate about creating workplaces that enable, empower, and elevate talent.

Experience

Pbpartners

3 roles

Deputy Vice President - Human Resources

Promoted

Apr 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · On-site

As the DVP-HR, I have had the privilege of building PBPartners -A brand of Policybazaar.com (B2B insurance broker company) people engine from the ground up – scaling the national expansion from 1 to 21+ locations and enabling a seamless employee experience for 3,000+ employees members across India.
Strategic HR partner to leadership team, implementing strategies that align with our long-term goals in India's evolving Insurance landscape.
Leading key initiatives to foster talent development, leadership growth, and employee engagement
Spearheading organizational effectiveness to support PBPartners’ rapid growth and market positioning
Designed talent architecture across all levels, with a sharp focus on retention, succession, and performance
Drove a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture, along with Voice of Employees as a flagship advocacy program
Enabled career progression, capability building, and leadership development across a 3,000+ employee base
Oversaw the implementation of Darwinbox HRMS, driving digital-first, data-led HR operations
Member of the POSH Committee and Fraud Control Unit, ensuring compliance and ethical conduct
Streamlined HR operations through dashboards, real-time PMS, and strong EVP alignment

Employee ExperienceOrganizational EffectivenessTalent DevelopmentDigital HRPeople AnalyticsTalent Strategy+1

Associate Vice President - Human Resources

Promoted

Apr 2022 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos · On-site

Developed & executed HR strategies aligned with business goals, resulting in a 10% increase in team productivity
Formulated a dedicated campus hiring team to recruit high-potential talent from Tier 1 and Tier 2 B-schools across India, driving leadership pipeline and talent restructuring
Led performance management processes and reward structures that drove accountability and growth
Rolled out learning programs that improved managerial effectiveness by 30% across verticals
Worked closely with the Sales HR function to align hiring, development, and incentive systems
Initiated employee engagement frameworks that improved retention by 15% year-on-year
Directed successful restructuring programs to optimize performance and agility
Built the company’s first Careers Page to drive employer branding and attract top-tier talent

Performance ManagementTalent AcquisitionEmployee EngagementLeadership DevelopmentTalent Strategy

Senior Manager-Human Resources

Apr 2021 – Mar 2022 · 11 mos · On-site

Managed HR Function for POSP function (B2B offline sales)
End to End Recruitment and Managing Employment Life Cycle of 1000+ employees
Acted as a strategic business partner/advisor to business leaders
Introduction of Early Life Program as a part of retention strategy
Developed weekly/monthly/quarterly HR dashboards and analyze the data to identify trends and recommended solution to improve employee experience
Coaching the leaders at various levels and guide them on organizational guidelines and practices
Zone Wise Head Count and Manpower planning in relations to cost and allocated budget
Managing Compliance and Regulatory starting from joining till exit
Implementing functional HRMS and internal databases across all departments and locations
Develop corporate plans for a variety of HR matters such as compensation, benefits, health and safety

RecruitmentEmployee Lifecycle ManagementCompliance ManagementTalent AcquisitionHR Operations

Policybazaar.com

3 roles

Manager - HR Business Partner

Promoted

Apr 2019 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurgaon, India

Key Responsibilities:
HR Manager for 2 Major BU’s, in total 2500+ employees
Tracking Performance and Shrinkage Reports to evaluate daily productivity
Performed and Executed Half year / annual Performance Appraisal for Organization
Incentive Calculation and Attrition Analysis for all the Business Units (BU’s)
Prediction and Regression analysis to identify cost vs revenue %age for BU’s
Worked with the Operations team and ensure compliance & adherence of critical Performance Management activities like KRA Setting, Reviews & Feedbacks, Month-end Reviews
Designed behavioural and Soft-Skills Training along with Trainers to Tele-callers and along with senior leaders for Corporate and Management employees (Modules like Time and Stress Management, Work Life Balance and Conflict Management)
Devising career path & promoting internal growth opportunities. Providing role clarity to employees
Timely Review for Bottom Quartile Performers, PIP and CAP issuance
Internal Transfer Management / IJP

Performance ManagementEmployee TrainingCompliance ManagementEmployee Development

Assistant Manager-HR Business Partner

Promoted

Apr 2017 – Mar 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurgaon, India

Key Responsibilities:
Performed and Executed Half year / annual Performance Appraisal for respective BU’s subsequently Organisation wide
SPOC for all BU’s incentive calculation, processing and payout
Rollout of Response Survey, CXO’s meet & Post feedback action planning by regularly discussing specific issues with Managers regarding their grievances, hindrances and undertaking steps for resolving them
Maintained a high level of employee engagement by interventions like One on One session, floor visits, encouraging open door policy etc. for reducing grievances & conflict.
Provided a Fast-Track career path (to Potential future Leaders) which helped them shaping their career graph within the organization
Employee benefits & welfare schemes. Incorporating Reward & Recognition.
Aggressive employee engagement activities: Sports events, internal contests, teambuilding activities, promoting informal bonding
Introduced Frank Feedback Session which has been appraised by Senior Management

Performance AppraisalEmployee EngagementIncentive CalculationPerformance Management

Team Leader-HR

Apr 2015 – Mar 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurgaon, India

Key Responsibilities:
Manpower planning, allocation of recruitment/campus drive/s as per organizational need
Identifying recruitment channel & devising the strategy among 6 different BU’s
Managing the complete recruitment life-cycle by sourcing the best talent from diverse resources
Identifying, negotiating & coordinating with placement consultancies and releasing of all claims of vendors timely
Preparation and made JD’s as per organizational needs
Implemented and became SPOC for employees’ welfare schemes like Medi-claim and Insurance

RecruitmentEmployee WelfareEmployee EngagementTalent Acquisition

Fis staffing solutions pvt. ltd.

Sr. Executive - HR

Mar 2011 – Aug 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos · Gurgaon, India

Worked as Sr. HR/Lead (IT vertical) and CRM/BD in a Recruitment Pvt firm based in Gurgaon
Positions Handled:
SAP CRM, SAP BOXI, SAP XI/PI, SAP MDM, SAP BIBW, SAP SD, SAP FICO etc
Java Professionals (Java Architect, Sr and Mid level Java developer etc)
.NET Professionals(.NET Architect, Sr and Junior .NET developer etc)
WebMethods Developer and Admin
Sharepoint Developer and Admin
Documentum Developer and Admin
Oracle Pl/Sql Developers
Oracle Apps DBA
Business Analyst and Project Manager (IT + Finance)
Informatica/ETL Developers
Embedded Developer/Testers
Software Testers and Leads (Manual/Automation/Selenium/HP Load runner)
Mobile Application Developer/Tester (3G, L2/L3/L4 Protocol, AT Commands)
Filenet, Kofax, Drupal/PHP/Lamp, Sybase etc
Positions Closed:
SAP CRM Web Client
SAP XI/PI
Java Architect
.NET Architect (Contract)
System Admin (Exchange Server)
Documentum Admin (2)
Web Method Admin (Contract)
.NET developers (5)
Webmethods Developer
Mobile Applications/Embedded Developer
Informatica Developer
Storage Architect
Key Responsibilities:
Handling End-to-End recruitment; Candidate pre-placement & post placement management; Closures
Develop creative approaches to the recruitment process to increase high-caliber candidate sourcing by including referral generation, existing database, job portals, and social networks. (LinkedIn, Google etc.)
Experience in Head Hunting, Cold Calling
Coordinating with the Hiring Managers on their current requirements and regular Interaction for understanding the requirement and business needs.
Responsible for Team management, MIS Reporting, Training.
Responsible for client relationships, interviewing, candidate negotiation
Responsible for post interview follow-ups until the candidate gets on board
Ensuring that the candidates join on time

RecruitmentEmployee WelfareTalent Acquisition

Ibm daksh

Technical Support Specialist

May 2010 – Feb 2011 · 9 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Worked for Virgin Media Client as a Technical Support Specialist

Tcs-nielsen

Senior Process Associate

Dec 2008 – Apr 2010 · 1 yr 4 mos

Leading and Training new recruited candidates, Knowledge transfer, Involved and Supported Weekly meetings with US based client for quality and error reports