Apoorva Prasad

CEO

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India14 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

14+ years in HR and recruitment
Successfully scaled HR for global SaaS startup
Expert in building HR processes from scratch

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR professional with expertise in scaling operations in SaaS environments.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionHr ManagementBusiness DevelopmentConsultingRecruitment

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsBusiness PlanningBusiness StrategyCommunicationCompetitive AnalysisEmployee EngagementHR PoliciesHeadhuntingKey Account ManagementLeadershipMISManagementMarket ResearchMergers & AcquisitionsOnboarding

About

With 14+ years of experience in HR, recruitment and finance, I have the ability to adapt quickly, learn new concepts and excel in challenging environments. Self-motivated, people-centric, and results-oriented Human Resources Professional with experience in devising, planning, and executing strategic and innovative human resource programs and projects. My work in setting up the Chennai office for RGF and putting processes and systems in place for a young technology startup Highlevel are testimony to the fact that I enjoy building from the ground up.

Experience

Highlevel

2 roles

India Leader and Global HR Partner

Promoted

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos · Remote

Human Resource Lead

Apr 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Remote

Leading the HR function for a global SaaS startup with 100% remote teams. Single-handedly increased the total headcount from 3 part-time employees to 145 full time employees in 2 years across 15 countries and different teams.
Responsible for hiring the first 600 employees of the company
Building a HR team to handle future growth at scale
Responsibilities include:
Deploying innovative Talent Acquisition methods utilising consultative skills and feedback to align and execute recruiting strategies
Overseeing full cycle recruitment process and directly recruiting senior level/niche positions
Serving as a liaison with recruitment agencies
Mentoring and guiding the recruitment team to meet targets
Completing timely reports on employment activity
Ensuring smooth on-boarding of new employees
Managing employee requests and resolving complex issues, grievances
Providing performance management guidance to leadership by managing career development/advancement conversations, salary raise, performance linked incentives and promotions
Providing input on team restructuring
Improving connectivity among remote teams through various employee engagement initiatives
Creating the culture deck of the organisation
Working on rewards and recognition programme
Designing and monitoring HR policies and processes
Administering payroll and payroll records
Maintaining complete confidentiality of sensitive information
Handling exit management process

Talent AcquisitionRecruitmentEmployee EngagementPerformance ManagementHR PoliciesOnboarding+1

Abc consultants

Client Manager

Feb 2018 – Jun 2018 · 4 mos · Chennai Area, India

Responsible for hiring at mid to senior levels for Automotive and Industrial verticals; involves key account management and new business development

Rgf management search india

2 roles

Consulting Manager

Promoted

Jun 2016 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos

End to end consulting - business development, key accounts management and delivery
Instrumental in setting up operations ground up for the Chennai branch
o Building a strong pipeline of prospective clients across industries
o Leading pitches to win new mandates/new client acquisitions, managing contract commercials and handling delivery till closure
o Focus on senior level searches across industries with expertise in segments such as finance, consumer/retail, internet and tech companies

Consultant

Jun 2015 – May 2016 · 11 mos

Randstad india

2 roles

Research Lead - Executive Search

Jan 2014 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Handle entire recruitment life cycle, specializing in leadership hiring for B2C companies in the consumer, retail and services industry as well as the IT industry.
Delivery:
o Preparing job description capturing the nuances of the role and cultural context of an organization
o Conducting extensive research for mapping candidates to suit the requirement
o Planning and executing the process of headhunting and connecting with candidates
o Carrying out initial validation/screening, detailed assessments, candidate nurturing, reference checks, rolling out offer and hand-holding candidates till joining
Business Development/Pre-sales:
o Operating as knowledge manager by collating data on industry, organization, competitors and candidates
o Building connectivity at MD/ President/ CEO/Board level
o Preparing and delivering initial pitches over the phone to establish rapport
o Preparing proposals with the Search commercials

Research Analyst - Executive Search

Mar 2012 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr 10 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Recruitment Life CycleHeadhuntingBusiness DevelopmentRecruitment

Hcl technologies

Senior Executive-Finance

Feb 2009 – May 2011 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Chennai Area, India

Integration of financial performance data for the division in co-ordination with global geographies.
Assisting in annual business planning exercise.
Short stint in Mergers and Acquisitions - Evaluation of companies for shortlisting target companies for mergers etc.