Stephen Daniel

Head of Talent

India18 yrs 4 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

19+ years of strategic HR consulting experience
Expert in leadership hiring and workforce transformation
Proven track record in scaling organizations and talent frameworks

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR consultant with expertise in talent acquisition and organizational development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionWorkforce PlanningStakeholder ManagementHr OperationsEmployee EngagementOrganization DevelopmentRecruitmentTraining And Development

Other Skills

HR ManagementOrganization DesignLeadership HiringConsulting MindsetTeam LeadershipEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementHR Strategy DevelopmentLegal ComplianceChange ManagementComplianceEmployee WelfarePayroll ManagementStrategic Human Resource PlanningBusiness Strategy

About

Strategic HR Consultant and Head - Talent Acquisition at SAM HR, with 19+ years of experience advising CXOs, Boards, and Founders across India and global markets, including GCC, Middle East, South Africa, and Canada. I bring a CHRO advisory mindset, working at the intersection of business strategy, workforce planning, organization design, and leadership hiring. My consulting engagements focus on scaling organizations, building leadership pipelines, succession planning, and setting up talent frameworks for start-ups, MSMEs, and growth-stage enterprises. Recognized for my consultative approach, stakeholder management, and execution excellence, I partner with leadership teams to drive talent-led transformation, operational scale, and sustainable growth CHRO Advisory • GCC Setup • Global Capability Centers • Workforce Transformation • Talent Strategy • Organization Design • Leadership Hiring • CXO Search • India & Middle East Hiring • Global Delivery Models • Stakeholder Management • Consulting Mindset • Scale-up HR • Start-ups & MSMEs

Experience

18 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs

Average Tenure

3 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Sam-hr

Fractional HR & Talent Acquisition Head & Business Consultant

Apr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Currently working with SAM HR as an HR Consultant and Head – Talent Acquisition, with 19+ years of experience partnering with Founders, Boards, and CXOs to build scalable, future-ready organizations across Start-ups, MSMEs, and growth-stage enterprises.
I operate at the intersection of business strategy and people strategy, advising leadership teams on workforce planning, leadership architecture, succession, and organization design. My core strength lies in mid to senior leadership and CXO hiring, enabling companies to attract and retain leaders who directly impact revenue, scale, and transformation.
I lead a 25-member team across PAN India and a 10-member international team spanning the Middle East, South Africa, and Canada, delivering end-to-end talent solutions across geographies. Known for my hands-on consulting approach, speed of execution, and deep market understanding, I help organizations build leadership pipelines aligned to business outcomes.
Focused on impact, governance, and growth, I bring a pragmatic CHRO mindset to every engagement, driving talent decisions that matter.

HR ManagementTalent AcquisitionWorkforce PlanningOrganization DesignLeadership Hiring

Balaji telefilms ltd

Group Head HR & Talent Acquisition

Nov 2019 – Feb 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Associated with BALAJI TELEFLIMS LTD. as Group HR HEAD since Nov 2019. Managing Production House, ALT Balaji (OTT Platform) & Balaji Motion Pictures and heading the complete spectrum of HR operations & transformation, Talent Acquisition, IR, and administration functions.
Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital
Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization.
Nurture a positive working environment
Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
Maintain pay plan and benefits program
Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.

HR OperationsTalent AcquisitionEmployee RelationsPerformance Management

Maya digital studios pvt. ltd

Head of HR & Talent Acquisition

Jun 2014 – Jul 2019 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

As the HR Head at Maya Digital Studios Pvt. Ltd., I spearheaded the establishment of the HR function from the ground up, driving key initiatives in organization development, mergers and acquisitions, and employee engagement. With a robust understanding of both strategic HR and hands-on operational execution, I have led transformative change management processes and developed HR systems that align with business goals. My expertise also includes talent acquisition, performance management, compliance, and fostering a positive work culture to support business growth.

Organization DevelopmentEmployee EngagementTalent Acquisition

Adecco, india

Senior Human Resources & Recruitment Manager

May 2012 – May 2014 · 2 yrs · Mumbai Area, India

 Overseeing the smooth implementation of HR policies for manpower planning, recruitment, selection, staffing, induction, motivation, orientation and development of the workforce.
 Implementing training & development initiatives for improved productivity and quality enhancement; facilitating Management Development Programs.
 Managing appraisal process across levels and establishing framework for substantiating performance appraisal system linked with to Reward management.
 Designing and implementing various employees’ welfare schemes like easy loans, Mediclaim/Insurance as well as working on the billing system of the new joiners.
 Liaising and coordinating with IR processes and practices for Employee Benefit Schemes such as PF, ESI, Mediclaim Policy, etc. as well as updated statutory records.
 Organizing employees Orientation/Induction of new joiners, Automated HR Information System (HRIS), MIS generation, OD interventions, events and Statutory Compliances.
 Organizing HR Audits, Employee satisfaction surveys and Organizational climate surveys for improving performance as key HRD & OD interventions.

RecruitmentTraining and DevelopmentEmployee Welfare