Feb 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos · Pune · On-site

• Key Responsibilities & Achievements
• Onboarding & Induction: Conduct orientation sessions for new joiners, ensuring smooth onboarding aligned with organizational policies and planned schedules.
• Talent Acquisition Leadership: Lead the end‑to‑end recruitment process, successfully delivering high‑volume project hiring. Optimize low‑cost hiring channels to reduce cost per hire, while leveraging social and professional networks to identify top talent.
• Employer Branding: Establish and strengthen brand value to attract a diverse talent pool, balancing recruitment priorities based on business criticality.
• Performance Management: Administer and implement appraisal systems, providing strategic HR guidance to management and employees on performance and career development.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high‑performing recruitment team, responsible for hiring, performance management, and career progression.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and hiring managers, ensuring timely closure of positions and alignment with niche skill requirements and TAT targets.
• Vendor Management: Oversee recruitment vendors, set quarterly channel mix targets, and drive monthly action plans to achieve hiring goals.
• Employee Lifecycle Management: Accountable for confirmations, appraisals, promotions, and terminations, ensuring fairness and compliance throughout.
• Culture & Engagement: Drive employee engagement initiatives, disciplinary actions, and compliance programs to promote a positive work environment.
• Attrition Management: Develop and implement attrition mitigation strategies, including “New Joiner Connect” initiatives to strengthen retention.
• Leadership Skills: Recognized for strong problem‑solving abilities, interpersonal skills, and acting as a brand ambassador representing company values and beliefs.

Dec 2017 – Feb 2022 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Pune · On-site

• Key Responsibilities & Achievements
• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
• Facilitated recruitment requirements across multiple departments and organizational levels.
• Identified and shortlisted talent through job portals (Naukri.com, Monster.com), internal databases, walk-ins, candidate references, and employee referrals.
• Prepared job descriptions, coordinated interviews, conducted HR rounds, managed candidate assessments, and facilitated offer rollouts and joining formalities.
• Onboarding & Induction
• Conducted orientation sessions for new hires, ensuring smooth onboarding aligned with organizational policies and schedules.
• Successfully planned and managed induction programs for 500+ new joiners, including goal setting, buddy allocations, and progress tracking.
• Employee Lifecycle Management
• Accountable for end-to-end employee lifecycle activities including confirmations, appraisals, promotions, terminations, exit formalities, and full & final settlements.
• Administered and implemented performance management systems to drive organizational effectiveness.
• HR Operations & Compliance
• Handled reference checks, salary negotiations, and vendor management while maintaining cost efficiency per hire.
• Executed downsizing initiatives based on performance, behavior, and bench policy, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Oversaw disciplinary actions and maintained strict adherence to labor laws and regulations.
• Strategic HR Initiatives
• Designed and delivered tailored HR solutions to meet internal and global business needs.
• Managed internal job postings, screened applicants, and scheduled interviews with high-caliber talent.
• Successfully ramped up hiring for 800+ candidates, supporting large-scale organizational growth.

Dec 2011 – Nov 2017 · 5 yrs 11 mos · Pune · On-site

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Facilitated recruitment requirements across departments and organizational levels.
• Identified and shortlisted talent through job portals (Naukri.com, Monster.com), internal databases, walk-ins, candidate references, and employee referrals (Sampark).
• Prepared job descriptions, coordinated interviews, conducted HR rounds, managed candidate assessments, and facilitated offer rollouts and joining formalities.
• Onboarding & Employee Integration
• Coordinated joining formalities and ensured smooth onboarding for new hires.
• Conducted reference checks and supported employee integration into organizational culture.
• Compensation & Vendor Management
• Led salary negotiations and managed offer rollouts.
• Oversaw vendor management to streamline recruitment processes and maintain efficiency.