Aug 2015 – Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Noida Area, India

• Times Internet is the largest Indian Internet Network and the digital venture of Times of India, India's largest media, and entertainment group. TIL websites are among the fastest growing Web / Mobile based networks worldwide.
• Scope of Role:
• Talent Programs & Acquisition
• University Relations & Hiring
• Employer Branding
• Key Contributions:
• 1. Revamped the talent acquisition strategy, driving explosive team growth.
• 2, Led Leadership hiring and successfully onboard roles such as Chief Revenue Officer, Business Head, Chief of Strategy, Head of SEO Strategy, Product Management Heads and other Technology Leadership roles.
• 3. Built and led a powerhouse team of 20+ elite recruiters, ensuring exceptional recruitment delivery.
• 4. Maintained a healthy talent source mix, keeping vendor hiring below 3% annually.
• 5. Overhauled the competency framework for key functions in Technology, Product, and Design.
• 6. Conceptualized and implemented a compelling employer brand strategy at top engineering, management, and media schools.

Jan 2012 – Jul 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Greater Delhi Area · On-site

• Snapdeal is an Indian e-commerce company. It was founded in February 2010, it is one of the top online marketplaces in India.
• Notable contributions during the hyper growth journey of Snapdeal's ecommerce marketplace:
• 1. Talent Growth & Retention: Led the growth of the technology team by implementing best practices for attracting and retaining engineering talent. Achieved hyper headcount growth in key verticals such as Technology, Product Management, and Data Science from approximately 30 members to over 1200, including the Bangalore center.
• 2. Voluntary Attrition Management: Maintained low voluntary attrition rates of 0.5%, 2%, and 4% for the years 2012, 2013, and 2014, respectively.
• 3. Competency Model & Career Ladders: Implemented a competency model and career ladders for all job families, enhancing career development and progression.
• Awards & Recognition:
• 1. February 2015: Snapdeal was named one of the "Top 10 Best Places to Work in the Retail Industry in India" by the Great Place to Work Institute.
• 2. February 2015: Received the "Recruiting & Staffing Best in Class" award for "Innovation in Recruitment" from the World HRD Congress.

Jul 2010 – Jan 2012 · 1 yr 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

• Led Human Resource function with key contributions areas as:
• HR Business Partnering
• Compensation & benefits
• Talent Acquisition
• Talent Management

Aug 2007 – Jul 2010 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

• Guavus Network Systems (now fully acquired by Thales Group)
• Joined as the Founding HR Team Member.
• Notable contributions:
• HR Systems Development: Built HR systems from the ground up, supporting the organization’s growth and transformation.
• Employee Engagement & Talent Management: Established processes to enhance employee engagement and talent management, significantly improving retention and productivity.
• Team Expansion: Spearheaded the expansion of the employee base from single digit to over 300, including the establishment of an analytics center in Ahmedabad.
• Recruitment Leadership: Led the recruitment efforts, building a top-tier engineering team in Gurgaon comprising Data Scientists, Director of Engineering, Software Architects, Principal engineers from leading technology companies.

Jun 2006 – Jul 2007 · 1 yr 1 mo · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India