Mar 2024 – Aug 2024 · 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Remote

Jan 2023 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

• I took a sabbatical to focus on caregiving responsibilities. While on a break, I completed short-term assignments to mentor recruiters and improve operational efficiency at a non-profit.

Jan 2019 – Dec 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

• Spearheaded the talent acquisition function, overseeing recruitment for 22+ locations with a team of 16+ recruiters and an average monthly hire of 120+ resources.
• Led the build-out of a leadership team and recruited top talent (Tech, Product, Marketing, Sales) from prestigious companies.
• Increased employee referrals by 42% while reducing external sourcing reliance by 14% by fostering a collaborative and inclusive hiring culture.
• Developed and Architected robust recruitment processes, including pre-boarding and onboarding, empowering business strategies. This resulted in a 64% reduction in recruitment time through streamlining candidate selection processes with ATS and skill-based assessments.
• Proactively addressed the tech and product talent crunch in 2020 by pioneering hiring from Up-skilling schools and targeted campus recruitment from top B-schools (Product & Marketing) and NITs (Technology).
• Enhanced recruitment strategies by developing and implementing employer branding initiatives on social media platforms. This increased employer brand awareness and candidate experience, leading to a 72% increase in applicants.
• Championed and Architected a candidate experience program, increasing candidate satisfaction by 37% and attracting
• higher-quality candidates.
• As a key member of the organizational development team, collaborated with the CEO and CXO on annual strategies.
• This included facilitating initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention, and HR automation solutions for
• streamlined processes.
• Constructed in-house C&B data through benchmarking compensation and benefits across 65+ consumer tech
• companies.

Mar 2012 – Mar 2018 · 6 yrs · Mumbai Area, India

• Spearheaded the HR function for a global mobile ad-tech company that grew from 27 employees to 500+ employees across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Led the establishment of HR functions from inception. Built a high-performance culture aligned with strategic business objectives by partnering with the Founders and CXO's. Oversaw all aspects of HR, including recruitment (domestic & international), talent management, performance management, employee engagement, payroll, and audits. Architected a product shipping model to refine HR policies, ensuring their efficacy and suitability.
• Led the recruitment and scaling of the organization 25x, adding 675+ employees across diverse roles, including building international teams in SEA and MEA.
• Led the build-out of a leadership team and recruited top talent (Tech, Product, Marketing, Sales) from prestigious companies (Google, Vodafone, Times Internet, Salesforce, Network 18).
• Architected a competency-based talent management framework, resulting in a 25% improvement in employee performance
• Architected a performance management system linked to business objectives, leading to a 45% increase in goal achievement.
• Architected leadership development by using assessment tools like 15FQ+, High Performance Leadership Assessment & Value and Motivation Indicator
• Architected a high-impact employee engagement framework using company’s principal values and critical pillars of Connection, Contribution and Care (VListen, VInspire, VLink, and Vserv at Heart), boosting employee satisfaction by 63% in two years.
• Established a strong foundation for employee well-being through initiatives like POSH and VClub, resulting in a 78% employee satisfaction with the company's commitment to safety and inclusivity.
• Architected HRIS, resulting in a 40% increase in HR efficiency and accuracy by automating recruitment, onboarding, performance management, payroll and audits.

Jan 2008 – Mar 2012 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Managed the human resource function, reporting to the Head of Human Resources and Head of Talent Acquisition. Responsible for overall hiring for Mauj.com and Pan India sales & support Hiring for Shaadi.com & Maakan.com. Spearheaded building and managing employee onboarding, Biannual PMS, Employee Engagement, Payroll (on-roll and contract) for Mauj.com.
• Led the recruitment and scaling of the organization 3x, adding 198+ employees across diverse roles with key focus on tech and digital marketing for Mauj.com
• Revamped Shaadi.com retail hiring strategy, achieving a 3x MoM (Month-over-Month) increase in new hires from 30 to 100, supporting rapid branch expansion from 18 to 41 locations.
• Design and Architected a in house online Recruitment Management System for Shaadi.com, streamlining the recruitment process and enhancing efficiency by 35%.
• Overhauled Mauj.com performance management system (PMS), establishing a standardized annual cycle with MBO (Management by Objectives) at its core.
• Streamlined the Mauj.com exit process, reducing turnaround time (TAT) from 2 months to 10 days. This significant improvement boosted employee experience and reduced administrative burden.
• Optimized Shaadi.com's hiring process, resulting in a 40% reduction in hiring turnaround time (TAT). This accelerated talent acquisition and improved candidate experience.
• Introduced and managed a tax-favourable compensation structure for Mauj.com, ensuring employee satisfaction and compliance with regulations.
• Established a data-driven compensation benchmarking system for Mauj.com, utilizing IMAI Salary Survey 2009-10 and other open-source data to ensure competitive salary packages

Sep 2004 – Sep 2007 · 3 yrs · Pune Area, India

• Managed end to end HR function with a team of two, reporting to the VP-HR and CEO. Responsibilities including talent acquisition (pan-India), performance management, learning and development, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, and HR operations. Ensured alignment with organizational goals and compliance with ISO and CMMI 5 standards.
• Streamlined HR operations by developing a comprehensive employee handbook aligned with industry best practices. Established standardized HR processes for recruitment, performance management, and training.
• Optimized compensation and benefits packages by implementing a Cost to Company model, performance-linked incentives, and flexible pay options.
• Architected a performance-driven review system to align employee goals with company objectives. Established a quarterly review cycle with clear performance metrics and development plans.
• Developed and executed a strategic training plan based on performance gaps and business needs. Architected a structured learning and development framework.
• Managed comprehensive employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, performance management, benefits administration, exit management, and employee relations.