Pankaj Gupta

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India12 yrs 4 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 14 years of HR experience across multiple countries.
  • Expertise in building people-centric HR solutions.
  • Proven track record in enhancing employee engagement.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in talent management and employee engagement in the consulting industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr OperationsTalent AcquisitionTotal RewardsEmployee EngagementCompensation & BenefitsHr Analytics

Other Skills

BudgetingCompensation BenchmarkingCompensation PlanningEmployee BenefitsEmployee ExperienceEmployee InductionEmployee RelationsHR AuditHR MetricsHR PoliciesHR Policy FormulationHuman Resource DevelopmentHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Induction ProgramInduction Training

About

With over 14 years of experience in HR, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to people practices across India, the US, Australia, and New Zealand — supporting business growth through scalable, process-driven, and people-centric solutions. My core strengths lie in HR Operations, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Compliance, and HR Technology, with a strong focus on building systems that deliver consistency, engagement, and measurable impact. I currently serve as the Head of Human Resources – India at Aditi Consulting, where I lead the HR function across the India region. My focus is on building a people-first culture, strengthening operational excellence, and aligning HR closely with business outcomes. Earlier in my career, I worked with TCS, where I gained foundational experience across key HR verticals in global settings. I’ve also enhanced my business and strategic perspective through executive education from IIM Calcutta. I’m passionate about using the power of people, processes, and data to drive meaningful transformation and long-term value. Always open to connecting, learning, and exchanging ideas with fellow professionals.

Experience

Aditi consulting

Human Resource Leader

Jun 2025Present · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Strategic HR Leadership
  • Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
  • Employee Experience & Engagement
  • Performance & Capability Building
  • Total Rewards & HR Operations
  • Change Management & Transformation
Talent AcquisitionEmployee ExperiencePerformance ManagementTotal RewardsHR Operations

Credera

4 roles

Head-Human Resources (Compensation & Management and Operations - India)

Promoted

Apr 2023Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • 1.) Total Rewards - India
  • 2.) Employee Benefits
  • 3.) HR Operations
  • 4.) Labour Law Compliances
  • 5.) Employee Connect
  • 6.) Organization Strategy
  • 7.) Compensation Benchmarking
  • 8.) Reporting using Microsoft Power BI
Total RewardsEmployee BenefitsHR OperationsLabour Law CompliancesCompensation BenchmarkingReporting using Microsoft Power BI

Manager - Human Resources (Compensation & Management and Operations - India)

Apr 2022Mar 2023 · 11 mos

  • 1.) Create, implement and monitor overall HR policies, strategies, systems, tactics and procedures aligned, with the overall business goals and vision
  • 2.) Support current and future business hiring needs through the development, engagement, motivation and retention of human capital
  • 3.) Manage end-to-end HR Operations and ensure all compliances are adhered to and meet
  • 4.) Report to management to provide decision support through HR Metrics through Microsoft Power BI or Tableau
  • 5.) Benchmarking of salary/benefits data
  • 6.) Drive and manage annual processes like Merit Increase, Bonus, and PMS
  • 7.) Design, upkeep, and update C&B policies. Ensure effective and timely communications to employees.
  • 8.) Monthly/Quarterly dashboards and analysis
  • 9.) Assist the Audit team regarding Internal and external audit requirements and corporate policies
  • 10.) Work closely with Recruitment, HRBP, and Business to design and implement Hiring grids.
  • 11.) Design and Implement performance review procedures (e.g half yearly/annual evaluations)
  • 12.) Formulating and managing company policies
  • 13.) Managing all employee benefits like insurance or wellness benefits
HR PoliciesHR OperationsRecruitmentPerformance ManagementCompensation BenchmarkingHR Metrics+1

Associate Manager - Human Resources (Compensation & Management and Operations - India)

Apr 2021Mar 2022 · 11 mos

  • I am responsible for the HR COE (Center of Excellence) which comprises Total Rewards, HRBP, HR Operations, Performance Management, HR Communications, and Employee Engagement. I provide strategic, proactive guidance, advice, and expertise to management, business leaders, line managers, and HR Teams in HR/ER risk management, employment laws, and policy development.
  • Some of the Key Achievements:
  • Achieved GPTW Certification in Apr 2021. The results of this year’s survey demonstrated an average 20% increase in the overall ratings when compared to Apr 2020 with a 93.1% employee participation rate
  • TA Digital got recognized by Great Place to Work® for our "Commitment To Being a Great Place to Work” in Jul 2021. This recognition reflected our consistency and rigor in seeking employee feedback and acting on the same
  • Company Engagement Score (Amber) improved from 77 in Apr 2020 to 87 in Apr 2021 and has increased by two points to 89 in Dec 2021. The success story was published as a case study by InFeedo
  • LinkedIn followers base of TA Digital official page has grown by 175.2% i.e., from 10,218 in Apr 2021 to 28,000 in Sep 2021
  • Glassdoor reviews have now become a Promoter of TA Digital rather than a detractor in the past. The Company ratings increased from 3.1 in Aug 2020 to 4.5 till date, CEO Approval from 82% to 99%, and Recommend to a friend from 62% to 94%
  • Employee Referral program was revamped in Feb 2021 and has witnessed a 5X growth in referrals
  • Revamped the Total Rewards strategy with a major focus on Health and Wellness to attract and retain the desired pool of talent
  • Revamped the Campus Hiring Strategy for Engineering and Management Graduates
  • Effectively implemented key people processes including increments, progressions, bonus cycles, and succession planning for leaders/architect’s bands
  • Enabled continuous development of the HR COE team to ensure they are successful in their roles
Total RewardsHR OperationsEmployee EngagementPerformance Management

Lead HR - Human Resources (Compensation & Management and Operations - India)

Aug 2020Mar 2021 · 7 mos

  • > Compensation & Benefits
  • > Total Rewards
  • > Talent Management
  • > HR Operations
  • > Budgeting
  • > Performance Management
  • > Legal compliance and Liaison with Government Officials:
  • > HR Analytics
  • Managing a team of 4 employees
Compensation & BenefitsTotal RewardsTalent ManagementHR OperationsBudgetingPerformance Management

Merkur gaming

Human Resources Specialist

Dec 2019Jul 2020 · 7 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh

  • Worked as an HRBP & Talent & Acquisition specialist for the organization comprising ~250 employees across India.
  • Implementing processes and policies.
  • Employee Engagement like pulse survey, employee connect, Grievance handling.
  • Managing recruitment for product function
  • Employee Induction and onboarding
  • Dashboard like attrition, manpower planning.
  • Compensation benchmarking.
  • HR Audit and compliances
Employee EngagementRecruitmentHR AuditCompensation BenchmarkingTalent Acquisition

Newgen software

Senior Executive

Mar 2019Nov 2019 · 8 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

  • Worked as an HRBP for the organization comprising ~3000 employees across India.
  • Handling of more than 500 employees of Trade Finance and CITI Bank projects
  • Employee Induction and onboarding
  • Performance Normalization meetings, Post-Appraisal data mapping, analysis and finalization of rewards
  • Employee Engagement like pulse survey, employee connect, Grievance handling.
  • Dashboard like attrition, manpower planning
  • HR Audit and compliances
Employee EngagementRecruitmentHR AuditTalent Acquisition

Crmnext

3 roles

HR Team Lead

Promoted

Apr 2018Feb 2019 · 10 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Worked as a Lead of COE team where Compensation & benefits, HR Operations, Reporting, Performance Management and Talent & Acquisition for the organization comprising ~1000 employees across India.
  • Handling of more than 400 employees of Product Development Group
  • Employee Induction and onboarding for lateral hires
  • Analytics support on HR projects & Dashboards ranging from Attrition, Recruitment, Talent Management, Headcount reports
  • Compensation planning and execution
  • Salary benchmarking and Surveys
  • Act as SPOC from HR to liaison with the Technology team and ensure automation of various manual processes in HR.
  • Managing the overall Appraisal process
  • HR Audit and compliances
Compensation PlanningEmployee InductionHR AuditCompensation & BenefitsTalent Acquisition

Sr. Associate - HR

Oct 2016Mar 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos · Noida Area, India

  • HR Analytics
  •  Supported with HR leaders with analytics support on HR projects ranging from Attrition, Recruitment, Talent Management
  •  Using Business Intelligence Tools like Tableau for Visual Analytics.
  •  Created predictive Attrition model, Recruitment Profiling model
  •  Conceptualised, designed and implemented several Dashboards covering all aspects of HR Analytics
  •  Headcount related reports and publishing to the higher level which helps to look into company workforce
  •  Processing and publishing employees resignation, Overtime, attrition and night allowance reports using excel dashboards and PPT
  •  Maintaining employee related critical data for eg, salary and compensation, annual ratings etc
  •  Preparing Excel dashboard using advance excel and macros as per stake holders requirements with analysis and better insights which enables them to evaluate the current workforce status.
  • Recruitment & Selection
  •  Effectively managing end to end recruitment cycle within stipulated time lines as per budgets
  •  Working closely with business to ensure efficient sourcing, interview assessment and proper compensation fitment for the right candidate
  •  Adopting and initiating cost effective and innovative methods of recruitment
  •  Sourcing and headhunting candidates for lateral hires for junior and middle level
  •  Identifying the potential candidates through various sources like Job portals, mass mailing, referencing, Social Networking to fill the vacancies
  •  Conducting Walk-in Drive for lateral hires.
  •  Conducting Inductions and managing the Day 1 formalities during induction, joining formalities and briefings for new joiners
  •  Connecting with business and building relationship across the firm to understand resource requirements
  • Exit management
  •  Working on the attrition analysis for the business
  •  Highlighting key morale boosters/concerns to the Business leadership group and initiating action
  •  Ensuring all India compliance on exit process across all locations
RecruitmentEmployee EngagementHR AnalyticsTalent Acquisition

HR Associate

May 2015Sep 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Recruitment & Selection
  •  Managed end to end recruitment process
  •  Sourcing and headhunting candidates for lateral heirs across all levels
  •  Developed and executed strategies for recruitment activities within targeted SLA, utilizing the internal database
  •  Mastered direct sourcing using various recruitment channels and focused on using social media for resourcing and successfully closed positions through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, groups and communities
  •  Headhunted through Internet searches, talent campaigns, cold-calling, networking and job portals (Naukri / Monster) existing database, internal reference, headhunting, consultants management, job postings mails, walk–ins.
  •  Conducting Inductions and briefings for new joiners
  •  Managing the Day 1 formalities during induction
RecruitmentEmployee EngagementTalent Acquisition

Tata consultancy services (client of genius consultants ltd)

HR Associate

Jun 2010Jul 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Gurgaon, India

  • Induction Training Program
  •  Coordinated induction programs for new entrants & lateral hires and final placement of the new recruits in their respective departments
  •  Briefed the candidates on organizational policies, working culture, project allocation and team leader’s details during induction
  • Employee Engagement
  •  Organized employee engagement activities and special events family day, Diwali celebration, blood donation camp, medical checkup camps, Christmas celebration etc.
  •  Conducted HR connect sessions for a daily connect with the employees to improve organizational efficiency
  •  Managed “CALL & CARE” activity to connect with the lateral hires on weekly basis to solve their initial issues and concerns
  • HR Operations
  •  Managed candidate’s database and updated employee details monthly
  •  Assisted HRO’s in external and internal audit process
  •  Conducted regular health check-ups forums for employees and maintained doctor’s data
  •  Maintained non-working day’s payment details for employees
  •  Handled grievances in order to maintain healthy relations and bridge the employer – employee gap
  • Exit Process
  •  Handled the separation process of employees to identify the reasons behind the resignation, clearance process and F&F settlement
Induction TrainingEmployee EngagementHR Operations

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

Executive Programme in Human Resource Management (EPHRM) — Human Resource Management

Jun 2022Jun 2023

AON HR Learning Center

Certified Rewards Ready (Total Rewards) — Total Rewards

Dec 2021Jun 2022

Indian Institute of Management Rohtak

Certification in HR Analytics — HR Analytics

Jan 2018Jan 2018

Jagan Institute Of Management Studies(JIMS Rohini)

Post Graduate Diploma in Management

Jan 2012Jan 2014

Jain Happy School

10th & 12th — commerce

Jan 1993Jan 2003

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