Deep K. Desai

Head of Talent

Mumbai, India9 yrs 6 mos experience

Key Highlights

Led HRMS implementation across multiple locations.
Developed business-aligned talent strategies.
Expert in HR analytics and compliance management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in talent management and HR technology.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr StrategyPerformance ManagementTalent Acquisition

Other Skills

Canteen ManagementCollective BargainingCommunicationConfidentialityDigital TransformationEconomic ResearchEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsExit InterviewsGrievances handlingHR Business PartneringHR analyticsHR operationsHR policy formulationHRMS implementation

About

As Head HR at InCorp India since March 2024, I lead strategic HR initiatives, including HRMS implementation across multiple locations, workforce planning, and performance management. With a focus on organizational efficiency and alignment with business goals, I oversee payroll, tax compliance, and governance frameworks while driving data-driven decision-making throughout the employee lifecycle. My academic foundation includes a Master of Human Resource Development from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, with a focus on Labor and Industrial Relations, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. I am committed to leveraging my expertise in HR consulting, compensation management, and analytical skills to foster organizational growth and employee engagement.

Experience

Incorp india

Head HR- Operations and Talent Management

Mar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Strategic HR & Business Operations Professional at InCorp Advisory, driving enterprise-wide transformation since March 2024 across a 700+ headcount, multi-location setup.
✅ Driving Organizational Efficiency: Spearheading full-scale HRMS implementation (Mumbai, Bangalore, GIFT City) to streamline data, compliance, and decision-making across the employee lifecycle.
✅ Business-Aligned Talent Strategy: Leading workforce planning, performance management, and increment cycles—ensuring HR decisions are aligned with cost metrics, productivity KPIs, and business forecasts.
✅ Compliance & Governance Champion: Managing end-to-end payroll, tax compliance, and ICAI-mandated frameworks. Strong focus on mitigating legal and financial risk across employment policies.
✅ Center of Excellence in Policy & Process Design: Architecting scalable SOPs in travel, rewards & recognition, insurance, and leave management—creating uniformity and transparency across entities.
✅ Cross-Functional Leadership: Partnering closely with Founders, Business Heads, and Finance to co-drive strategic priorities such as ESG hiring, role benchmarking, and organization design.
✅ Culture-Driven Execution: Leading employee engagement, recognition programs, and milestone events with a focus on retention, morale, and brand equity.
📌 Passionate about creating high-impact people systems that scale with business, reduce friction, and deliver measurable outcomes.
📌 Open to connecting on strategic HR transformation, change enablement, and cross-border workforce management.

HRMS implementationworkforce planningperformance managementpayrolltax compliancegovernance frameworks+3

Starlight gaming

Senior Human Resources Manager

Jul 2023 – Feb 2024 · 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Managed talent acquisition, policy creation, and legal compliance for Softstar Entertainment's expansion into India.
Oversaw registration of statutory requirements like Shop Act, PF, PT, ESIC, and POSH compliance.
Acted as a key liaison between headquarters and the Indian entity, ensuring smooth establishment of the organization.

talent acquisitionpolicy creationlegal complianceTalent Acquisition

Octaware technologies | microsoft partner

Senior Manager HR

Feb 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · Hybrid

Strategic Business HR | Global Talent Acquisition | Compensation & Benefits | HR Analytics | IT Recruitment Specialist
Experienced Business HR professional with a strong track record in driving global recruitment strategy, HR operations, and compliance management within IT services and consulting environments.
✅ Global Talent Acquisition for IT Services: Designed and implemented scalable sourcing strategies to fulfill Time & Material (T&M) staffing needs across regions. Specialized in recruiting for niche IT skill sets including Mobile App Developers (AR/VR), React Native, React JS, and Angular—enhancing delivery capability for high-impact technology projects.
✅ Compensation & Benefits Administration: Led end-to-end compensation strategy, ensuring alignment with market benchmarks and legal frameworks. Rolled out employee benefits programs and maintained a consistent compensation structure that supports retention and equity.
✅ HR Data Analytics & Legal Compliance: Utilized HR analytics tools to track and analyze trends in hiring, employee turnover, and regulatory compliance. Delivered insights that supported decision-making in talent planning, workforce optimization, and risk mitigation.
Key Skills:
Business HR | IT Recruitment | Global Sourcing | Compensation & Benefits | HR Compliance | HR Analytics | Talent Acquisition Strategy | Tech Hiring | T&M Hiring | Workforce Planning | Employee Retention | HR Business Partnering

global recruitment strategyHR operationscompliance managementHR analyticsTalent Acquisition

Uffizio

HR Manager

Feb 2019 – Feb 2022 · 3 yrs · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

at Uffizio India Software Consultants Pvt. Ltd., leading end-to-end Human Resources functions across multiple office locations including Valsad and Mangaluru.
✅ End-to-End Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Expertise: Led the entire recruitment lifecycle across verticals—Digital Marketing, Sales, Tech Support, and Customer Success. Expert in modern sourcing techniques, including X-Ray, Flip, and Boolean Searches, to attract high-quality talent.
✅ HR Policy Formulation & Compliance Leadership: Designed and implemented HR policies ensuring full compliance with Indian labor laws (PF, PT, Gratuity, etc.). Integrated ethical Background Verification (BGV) practices to uphold organizational integrity.
✅ Compensation, Incentives & HR Operations: Administered compensation & benefits, conducted salary benchmarking, and designed incentive structures such as sales kickers and performance rewards. Built frameworks for KRAs, goal-setting, and PMS, enabling transparent and structured performance evaluations.
✅ Learning & Development Initiatives: Implemented employee development programs, fostering upskilling and alignment with organizational goals.
✅ HR Technology and Process Optimization: Leveraged HRIS platforms to streamline HR operations, maintain employee data accuracy, and enhance reporting capability.
Key Skills:
Talent Acquisition | Boolean & X-Ray Search | HR Policy Design | HR Compliance | Compensation & Benefits | Performance Management | HR Analytics | HRIS | Employee Engagement | Learning & Development | Sales Incentives | Background Verification (BGV) | Full-Cycle Recruitment

talent acquisitionHR policy formulationcompensation managementlearning and developmentTalent Acquisition

Hsmm group

HRBP

Oct 2018 – Jan 2019 · 3 mos · Vientiane, Laos

analytical skillsbenefits designdata analytics

Hle glascoat limited

HR Officer

Apr 2016 – Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Surat Area, India

OD activities
Prepared MIS and other formats/forms in order to inline various HR Processes to departmental and organizational objectives.
Assisted seniors in Employer Brand value and Good culture in the organization.

OD activitiesMIS preparation