Jay Parekh

Head of Talent

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India9 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in scaling people systems for high-growth businesses.
Proven track record in building leadership frameworks.
Strong focus on culture and performance alignment.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader in the Fintech and Wealth Management sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr StrategyPeople ManagementTalent ManagementEmployee EngagementRecruiting

Other Skills

Talent StrategyLeadership FrameworksOrganizational DesignEmployer BrandingHR BudgetingWorkforce PlanningHR Tech TransformationHuman Capital ManagementCampus EngagementRewards & RecognitionCompensation & BenefitsEmployee ManagementEngagement & DevelopmentRecruiting StrategiesTalent Mapping

About

I build people systems for fast-scaling businesses — without killing culture. What I’ve done: • Scaled People & Culture across FinTech & Wealth businesses • Built retention, leadership & org frameworks at scale • Partnered with leadership during high-growth + high-chaos phases What I write about here: • Modern HR & people strategy • Culture, storytelling & internal branding • What actually works (not LinkedIn HR fluff) Why follow me: If you care about building companies where people AND performance grow — you’ll find this useful. Currently: People & Culture – Wealth, Privé, HNI & Digital | Bajaj Broking

Experience

9 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 10 mos

Average Tenure

6 mos

Current Experience

Bajaj broking

People & Culture - Wealth & Broking

Nov 2025 – Present · 6 mos · Pune · On-site

Led end-to-end talent strategy across Wealth & Broking
Scaled teams across advisory, product & digital platforms
Built leadership and org design frameworks for a regulated, high-growth environment

Talent StrategyLeadership FrameworksOrganizational DesignHR StrategyPeople Management

5paisa

People & Culture - Corporate

Mar 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru & Mumbai · On-site

Designed leadership & capability programs impacting X+ leaders
Owned HR budgeting & workforce planning for Y-size org
Led HR tech transformation to improve speed & adoption

HR StrategyEmployer BrandingTalent ManagementHR BudgetingWorkforce PlanningHR Tech Transformation

Kotak securities

People & Culture - Corporate

Mar 2022 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Partnering with Product, Analytics, Marketing, Research & Corporate Development teams on solving complex organizational challenges while handling rapid growth. I am not just a typical HR professional, I am a strategic partner, a change agent, and a business enabler.
1. Human Capital Management
2. Campus Engagement
3. Rewards & Recognition
4. Compensation & Benefits
5. Employee Management,Engagement & Development

Human Capital ManagementCampus EngagementRewards & RecognitionCompensation & BenefitsEmployee ManagementEngagement & Development+2

Whitecrow research pvt. ltd

Leadership Talent Acquisition - European Union & Americas

Nov 2017 – Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

Managed end-to-end recruiting process, create and implemented recruiting strategies
Execute Talent & Industry Mapping strategies & projects.
Deliver an excellent client and customer experience for the candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, interviewers and admin assistants.
Execute deadline-driven hiring to refine recruiting strategies as necessary to support the need.
Liaise with business process stakeholders in the analysis of reference letters & reference checks requests, proposing relevant improvements and facilitating the implementation

Recruiting StrategiesTalent MappingClient ExperienceDeadline-driven HiringRecruitingTalent Management

Universal hunt

Leadership Talent Acquisition - APAC & Middle East

Dec 2015 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai Area, India

1. Consult with employers to identify needs and preferred qualifications
2. Interview applicants about their experience, education and skills
3. Contact references and perform background checks
4. Inform applicants about job details such as benefits and conditions
5. Hire or refer qualified candidates

ConsultationInterviewingBackground ChecksRecruiting

Trident,bandra kurla

Summer Intern

Jun 2011 – Nov 2011 · 5 mos · Mumbai

1. Registration of guests and assigning rooms.Maintain an inventory of reservation, vacancies and room assignments.Answer inquiries regarding hotel services, provide assistance and respond to guests' complaints.
2. Greeting customers, escorting them to seats, taking food and drink orders, and serving food and beverages Answer questions regarding the hotel services, explaining menu items and specials, and offering personal attentive treatment. Co-coordinating with team workers to plan events, parties etc.
3. Responsible for maintaining the hygiene and appearance of the hotel.Servicing and maintaining the guest rooms and replenishing stock as and when needed.Providing service items to guest rooms upon requests from the guests
4. Preparation of simple food items like vegetable preparation, salads, cold starters etc. Work according to established health and safety guidelines. Kept the kitchen area clean and hygienic.Keep a check on stock and order for replenishments as and when necessary.