Apr 2021 – Jan 2026 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Pune · On-site

• Senior HR leader responsible for HR operations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, HR systems, employee experience, and compliance, partnering closely with leadership to support business growth and execution.
• Key Contributions & Impact
• Lead end-to-end HR operations across corporate, project, and site teams, ensuring governance, consistency, and scalability across multi-location operations.
• Partner with promoters and senior leadership to translate business objectives into practical people strategies, workforce plans, and execution-ready HR frameworks.
• Drive talent acquisition strategy, successfully supporting the hiring of 2,000+ roles across engineering, site operations, corporate, and leadership positions.
• Built internal recruitment capability while partnering with consultants for niche, senior, and time-critical roles, improving hiring speed and predictability.
• Improved employee retention by 25% by strengthening engagement touchpoints, manager effectiveness, and clarity in performance expectations.
• Designed and implemented structured onboarding frameworks (30-60-90 days), improving early alignment, accountability, and confirmation outcomes.
• Led the end-to-end implementation of Darwinbox HRMS, digitizing onboarding, attendance, leave, PMS, and employee service workflows.
• Improved HR operational efficiency by 40% through process simplification, automation, and standardization.
• Strengthened performance management systems, enabling clear KPIs, continuous feedback, and fair evaluation processes across functions.
• Ensured labour law compliance, statutory adherence, and HR governance across corporate offices and project sites.
• Acted as a trusted HR advisor to leadership on organization structure, role clarity, succession readiness, and people risk management.
• Led change management initiatives to support scale, cultural consistency, and leadership alignment during business growth phases.

Aug 2015 – Jan 2021 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Responsible for the safety & security of crew and passengers.

Feb 2014 – Mar 2020 · 6 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai

• Responsible for spearheading organizational development strategies and
• initiatives, overseeing talent acquisition and retention, as well as
• succession planning. Develops HR policies aligning with organizational
• objectives, leads change management efforts, and nurtures a culture of
• continuous enhancement.

Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr

• Responsible for customer service and sales for portfolio clients and walk-in
• customers.

Jun 2007 – Jan 2013 · 5 yrs 7 mos

• Responsible for smooth flight operation with crew briefing and
• management, and liaisoning with the flight deck.

May 2005 – Oct 2005 · 5 mos · Mumbai City district, Maharashtra, India

• Trained in all core hotel departments as part of industrial training program