Feb 2021 – Apr 2021 · 2 mos · India

• As a Talent Acquisition Consultant, my responsibilities include –
• Identifying resources for some of the critical roles such as Project manager, UI/UX Designer, Web Developer, Content Writer, Graphic Designer, Application Developer, ISIM Developer, LDAP Administrator, Documentum Developer & Documentum Administrator
• Propose hiring plan and design hiring strategies, implement plan of action for open positions, review requisitions, ageing, discuss and effective utilization of sourcing tools, close position as per the target deadline.

Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Apr 2016 – Apr 2020 · 4 yrs · Noida Area, India

• As a Talent Acquisition Manager, my responsibilities include –
• Managing end to end recruitment as a hiring lead for Pearson’s Technology team, Product, Skill development & CSR projects and identifying key resources for the zonal sales team.
• Ramped up the team strength from 147 to 700+ resources.
• Built the Product, Skill development & CSR team including leadership from Scratch.
• Managing bench utilization and resource deployment.
• Developing the monthly recruitment plan covering positions to be filled and identify suitable recruitment channels to cater all open indents
• Single handedly managed the offer generation, negotiation, on-boarding, post offer engagement, induction, etc.
• Building talent landscape, preparing hiring related dashboards & MIS for management review to improve Quality of Hire (QoH)
• As an HR Business Partner, my responsibilities include –
• Managing and driving HR agenda for 700+ employees spread across multiple locations in India.
• Managed full employee life cycle, lateral recruitment, performance appraisal, employee engagement initiatives, grievance handling and benefits administration
• Defined HR programs and policies based on company policy.
• Manage and coordinate on-boarding process, conduct orientation programs for all new hires, payroll Management & salary processing for Pearson Vocational Vertical
• Manage the mid-year/annual performance reviews for Vocational BU across levels in close cooperation with evaluators.
• Functioning as a partner to the recruiting teams & hiring managers in interviewing candidates & formulating employment offer terms.
• Involved in annual budgeting/ hiring plans with senior stakeholders and managing the recruitment teams across locations.

Feb 2012 – Apr 2016 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Noida Area, India

• Talent Acquisition:
• Responsible for Talent hires across all domains of Pearson Vocational Vertical.
• Ramped up the vocational team strength from 147 to 470 resources.
• Developing & Managing the execution of the full life cycle of recruitment process for the Vertical
• Interacting with Partners/Executive Directors and other key managers to develop the recruitment plan for current and pipeline projects requirements
• Devise ramp- up plan/ search plan and adopt effective search strategies to meet delivery unit needs
• Handling the recruitment planning process & build the talent pipeline for the business to achieve the hiring targets within the standard timelines at optimal price points
• Core team member for developing recruitment strategy design and implementation of process for hiring within TAT as per the SLA
• Identify suitable recruitment channel and vendor management
• Planning for strategic and tactical (Volume) hiring through multiple channels.
• Preparing hiring related dashboards
• Responsible for bench utilization and resource deployment
• HR Operations:
• Managed the entire gamut of HR operational activities
• On boarding formalities
• Handling Employees Queries & Exit formalities
• Managing the Performance Management System
• Payrolling & Salary Processing for Pearson Vocational Vertical
• Employee Relations: Single point of contact for employees for all concerns and to address personal issues.

Dec 2009 – Feb 2012 · 2 yrs 2 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Responsible for the in-house recruitment for IES & ILS business unit of NIIT Limited.
• Managing end-to-end recruitment cycle of the business unit with a 2-member team.
• Created & managing a database of more than 600 trainers on various technologies.
• Role also involved vendor management, identifying training venues/infrastructures, mentoring and providing training to new recruits.

Jun 2008 – Dec 2009 · 1 yr 6 mos · Noida

• Delivery Management
• Client Management
• Team Management

Jan 2008 – May 2008 · 4 mos

• I was with IBIBO for a short span of time. My roles and responsibilities as an HR executive were as under -
• Talent Acquisition & Manpower Planning:
•  Managed the entire Talent Acquisition function (manpower planning, sourcing & closures) thereby ensuring consistent standards are met within the planning, selection and orientation processes.
•  Hired employees across levels and across industries like IT, Mobile / VAS, E Commerce, Travel.
•  Ensure Employee Orientation objectives are met by organizing induction session with the key people in the company. A proper induction calendar was being made for every new joinee along with assigning a buddy
•  Coach & assist employees in areas of Performance Management including goal setting, performance appraisals and career development.
•  Actively drive alignment and compliance to all relevant company policies & procedures within the region and take appropriate measures to check any deviations.
•  Involved in Manpower budgeting and Resource Allocation in sync with other departments
•  Facilitate timely resolution of employee issues. Ensure discipline, grievance resolution & counselling is in line with the organization’s philosophy.
•  Conceptualization of various Employee Engagement initiatives across the organization to develop strong working relationships and trust among team members.
•  Effectively drive the Rewards & Recognition program within the region.
•  Identifying Training needs across levels through mapping of skills required for particular positions and analysis of the existing level of competencies.
•  Monitoring employee attrition risks; developing and implementing tactics to maximize Retention of key performers
•  Handled end to end Campus recruitment which lead to hiring the brightest talent from some of the premier engineering institutes in the country

Aug 2005 – Jan 2008 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• I served ALP for almost two and half year. Started my career with ALP as a Research Associate and then moved on to a Senior Analyst role, where in, my responsibilities were as under –
• To work on all IT Requirements.
• Meeting Clients for Business Development
• Handling a Team of 4 Recruiters.
• Client Interaction
• To make sure that individual and team targets are achieved.
• Prioritization of requirements and strategy layout to be adopted. Preparation of a defined action plan with timelines.
• Resourcing for required manpower in accordance with Client’s requirements.
• Handling the complete recruitment process, starting with understanding the requirements from Clients, interacting with their SPOCS, sourcing the relevant profiles, initial screening, scheduling of interviews, offering and negotiation of salaries and finally ensuring joining of the offered candidates
• Handling Databases of candidates.
• Conducting Walk-in interviews.
• MIS Compile and update reports.
• Mentoring the new joinees.