Nov 2022 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Drive end-to-end hiring for non-tech functions across multiple business verticals, ensuring seamless talent acquisition.
• Oversee Leadership and Strategic Hiring for India , collaborating with senior stakeholders to attract top-tier talent.
• Develop and implement data-driven hiring strategies, optimizing sourcing channels and significantly reducing time-to-hire.
• Conduct competitive market analysis on compensation trends, organizational structures, and talent availability to refine recruitment approaches.
• Relaunch the company's Careers Page, transforming it into a high-traffic sourcing channel and enhancing employer branding.
• Mentor a team of three recruiters, fostering professional growth and driving recruitment excellence. Improve time to-fill (TAT) by 82%, accelerating hiring speed and operational efficiency.
• Reduce vendor dependency by 70%, strengthening direct sourcing through referrals and proactive outreach.
• Successfully hired 8 strategic leaders across critical business functions, strengthening leadership pipelines.
• Awarded Employee of the Month three times in recognition of consistent performance and dedication.
• Achieved timely closures of critical and high-priority roles, including Pan-India Sales positions, within defined TAT.
• Provided timely updates to internal stakeholders using dashboards, trackers and periodic reports.
• Contribute to key HR projects, driving process improvements and enhancing overall talent acquisition strategies.
• Awarded Employee of the Month three times in recognition of consistent performance and dedication

Jul 2021 – Nov 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · India · On-site

• Managed end-to-end Tech and Non-Tech recruitment across India and Dubai, delivering timely and quality hires for key roles.
• Acted as HR Business Partner (HRBP) for India operations, supporting the business with strategic HR inputs and day-to-day HR functions.
• Handled employee grievance resolution and supported employee well-being for the India workforce.
• Provided critical inputs for salary processing and payroll for India-based employees.
• Conducted onboarding and induction programs for new hires, ensuring smooth integration into the organization.
• Oversaw policy implementation and ensured compliance with company standards for the India region.
• Led compliance audits to ensure adherence to internal policies and statutory regulations.
• Played a key role in change management during Namshi’s acquisition by Noon, facilitating a smooth HR transition.
• Organized and executed online assessment drives for Frontend and Backend Engineering roles.
• Hired 35+ engineers across India and Dubai, including replacements and new positions, all within TAT.
• Recruited for Product roles, including Product Analysts and Acquisition specialists.
• Hired Merchandisers, Buyers, and Designers for global operations.
• Led and supported employee engagement initiatives for the India team, promoting a positive work culture.
• Provided actionable feedback to process owners for continuous improvement in recruitment and HR processes.
• Recognized by the Managing Director for timely closures of critical Tech positions.

Sep 2020 – Jun 2021 · 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra

• Setting up of procedures for AngelBar a chocolate company based out of Mumbai .
• Taking care of Liaisoning ,Business development ,Manpower Planning etc.

Feb 2020 – Aug 2020 · 6 mos · Maharashtra, India

• Handling Recruitments for On-rolls and Off-rolls employees at HO and Regional level.
• Successfully handled the manpower mobilization during covid.
• Deployment of manpower as per covid guidelines laid down by Government.
• Handling Labor Compliances at HO and Regional level.
• Making company 100% compliance.
• Compensation and Exit Management, Database and Vendor Management.
• Timely disbursement of F&F.
• Handling Employee Grievances, Strategy Implementation.

May 2018 – Jan 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Setting up of HR Department
• Hired 60 + employees across different level.
• Policy Formulation and Implementation.
• Streamlining of Payroll function.
• Successfully opened 3 new multiplexes.
• Business partnering, Coaching, Mentoring and Conducting Employee Engagement activities.
• Implementing procedures for Handling Employee Grievances.
• Initiated the training programs for junior staff.
• Implementing the training under POSH.
• Implementing strategies for acquiring best talent for HO and Site (Cinemas).
• Database and Vendor Management, Implementation of Performance Management System.
• Handling Labor compliance at HO and Regional level.

Mar 2017 – May 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Handling recruitments for HO and Site.
• Handling HR compliance HO and Site.
• Designing and Implementing Training Modules for staff at the Cinema.
• Organizing Employee Engagement Activities.
• Conducting Vendor Audits.
• Conducting performance appraisals as per the Management guidelines

Jan 2010 – Mar 2017 · 7 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• HR Operations
• Recruitment & Selection
• Performance Management
• Statutory Compliances
• Payroll & Compensation
• Employee Engagement

Jan 2008 – Dec 2009 · 1 yr 11 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Key Deliverables'
• Recruitment – Handling Recruitments for Pan India
• Induction & Trainings – Conducting induction program and training for new joinees. Disseminates information to the employees about HR Policies, processes and procedures.
• Employee Relations – Conducting Employee Satisfaction Survey for 70 employees and Keeping them motivated towards the goals..
• Performance Evaluation - Monitoring the status of tasks and deliverables of new joinees. Giving them opportunity to improve if there performance below standards.
• Performance Appraisal (PMS) – Arranging the performance appraisal cycle for the entire employee in terms of compiling and arranging comments of employee himself on self appraisals his supervisor’s comments
• Performance Counseling – After the counseling, if the performance is not found to be suitable for employees at junior level then in consent with Management, such employees were asked to leave the company. Also assisting senior management in Downsizing exercise.
• Policies & Procedures for site Admin/HR function– Have written policy and procedure documents for individual site teams, to incorporate relevant Statutory Compliances.
• Internal Audits – Handled Internal Audits.
• Payroll – Responsible for implementing SAP HR in AIDPL and associate companies.

Apr 2007 – Jan 2008 · 9 mos · Bangaluru

• Handled 500 employees (in Domestic Process)
• Handled 1400 Employees (in international Process in Bangalore).
• Disseminating information to the employees about HR Policies, processes and procedures.
• Meeting employees on a regular basis, identifies their problems and issues (work related) and helps resolve them.
• Preparing periodic reports related to work as necessary or requested.
• Initiating motivational activities on the floor and create a positive work environment.
• To conduct the induction program for new joiners.
• Coordinate the entire process of performance appraisal cycle.
• Manages employee concerns and issues and giving feedback to the reporting authorities on succession planning, career advancement and developmental initiatives.
• Manage the MIS related to HR
• Monitor unauthorized absence and take necessary action.
• Handle routine operations which include providing payroll inputs to HR within the stipulated time for the BPO and resolving issues, if any.
• Conduct exit interviews for employees leaving the organization
• Initiate retention plan on 0 – 100 day plan for the current employees.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports on attrition analysis and present it to the reporting authorities i.e VP (HR).
• Escalate relevant issues to seniors as required and ensures appropriate actions.
• Facing Internal Audit as well as PWC Audit.

Apr 2006 – Dec 2006 · 8 mos · Pune Area, India

• Taking Care of recruitment for IT & ITES Companies.
• Formulating KRA’s for employees
• Business Development – For HR business
• Conducting campus Placements and Walk-Ins.
• Sourcing CV from job portals.

Jun 2005 – Jul 2005 · 1 mo · Pune Area, India

• Project Area - Recruitment and Selection Process
• Project Details -
• Taking care of Campus Recruitment and Lateral Hiring.
• Doing Joining formalities
• Coordinating the whole cycle of campus recruitments
• Analyzing the cause behind the Dropout ratio.
• Initiate new ways of conducting Campus interviews.