Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Delhi, India · Hybrid

Jan 2024 – May 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

• Strategic and accomplished human resources leader with over 14 years of extensive experience driving organizational transformation through talent management, process improvements, and technology implementations. Proven expertise in full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and special projects spanning diverse industries.
• Skilled in aligning people strategies with business objectives to enhance operational efficiency and bottom-line impact. Adept at leveraging cutting-edge HR technologies and implementing robust HRIS/ERP solutions to streamline processes and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Currently serving as the Managing Director of White Cedar Consulting Pvt Ltd, providing strategic HR consultancy to clients across sectors. Spearhead a team of seasoned professionals in delivering tailored solutions that optimize workforce productivity, compliance, and overall organizational health.
• Key Strengths:
• Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• HR Process Reengineering & Optimization
• ERP/HRIS Implementation & Change Management
• Workforce Planning & Organizational Design
• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
• HR Compliance & Corporate Governance
• Project & Program Management
• Passionate about nurturing talent, fostering inclusive cultures, and empowering organizations to unlock their human capital potential. A trusted advisor and strategic partner in driving sustainable growth through people-centric practices.

Oct 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 7 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Remote

• Played a pivotal role in talent acquisition for Amazon. Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment initiatives across various technology verticals to source, evaluate, and onboard top-caliber professionals. Drove strategic sourcing through creative channels including job portals, headhunting, referrals, and social media platforms.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Consulted closely with internal teams and clients to gain comprehensive understanding of open roles and create targeted candidate profiles aligned with technical and cultural requirements.
• Leveraged extensive sourcing capabilities to identify, attract, and engage qualified active/passive candidates from diverse talent pools via job boards, LinkedIn, employee referral programs, networking events, and internal databases.
• Conducted in-depth competency mapping and screening to evaluate candidate fitment for respective roles based on technical proficiency, domain expertise, and organizational culture.
• Coordinated end-to-end recruitment cycle including resume vetting, telephonic interviews, feedback management, candidate scheduling, and pre-closing discussions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and hiring managers to drive transparent two-way communication and ensure a seamless candidate experience.
• Maintained updated records/reports encompassing recruitment metrics, pipeline health, and process optimization recommendations to enhance operational efficiency.
• Implemented creative sourcing strategies and process improvements to expand reach, reduce time-to-hire, and ensure a continuous pipeline of high-quality candidates across niche skill areas.
• Leveraged domain expertise, consultative mindset, and relationship-building skills to help Amazon as an employer of choice and drive elevated hiring standards across all technical roles.

Mar 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 2 mos · Delhi, India · Remote

• Partnered with Qonclave Consultant, a premier recruitment solutions firm, in an independent contractor capacity. Leveraged expertise in talent acquisition to support clients across the IT/ITes spectrum with their hiring needs for niche technology roles.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Consulted with clients to gain in-depth understanding of open job requirements, including technical skills, experience levels, and cultural fitment factors.
• Devised customized sourcing and outreach strategies, utilizing innovative channels like job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referral programs.
• Conducted exhaustive candidate searches, sourcing, and screening from diverse talent pools to identify perfect-fit professionals aligned with client briefs.
• Performed multi-stage interviews, technical evaluations, and background verifications to assess candidate suitability across parameters like skills, experience, and psychological makeup.
• Coordinated seamless end-to-end recruitment cycles, ensuring effective candidate management, feedback integration, and streamlined hiring processes.
• Leveraged excellent stakeholder management abilities to maintain transparency through regular status updates and process reports.
• Continuously optimized recruitment methodologies, stayed abreast of industry trends, and explored new sourcing avenues to enhance service quality.
• Established robust candidate relationships, positioning client opportunities as coveted career growth prospects to attract top talent.
• Consistently exceeded performance benchmarks, delivering high-quality candidate shortlists while maintaining tight timelines and reducing time-to-hire cycles for business-critical roles.

Jul 2012 – Feb 2013 · 7 mos · On-site

• Played an integral role in driving strategic human resource management initiatives for this leading travel management company. Oversaw end-to-end HR operations including talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and policy implementation.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment campaigns to attract, evaluate, and onboard top industry talent across various verticals and levels.
• Devised robust employee engagement strategies, organizing team-building events, rewards/recognition programs, and upskilling initiatives.
• Partnered with department heads to identify training needs and design tailored learning interventions to upskill the workforce.
• Administered seamless employee lifecycle processes covering induction, training, appraisals, promotions, and separations.
• Coached and mentored employees, providing career guidance and addressing grievances to ensure high motivation and productivity levels.
• Developed and implemented progressive HR policies/manuals in compliance with statutory requirements across areas like leave, conduct, and employee welfare.
• Conducted periodic audits, generated insightful HR metrics/dashboards, and presented reports to senior leadership.
• Fostered a culture of high-performance, collaboration, and inclusivity by driving organizational culture-building endeavors.
• Facilitated smooth integration during M&A activities by optimizing HR systems, processes and harmonizing employee policies.
• Brought in strategic HR proficiency to optimize human capital management, enhance employee experience, and drive business growth objectives for FCM Travel Solutions.

Jul 2008 – Jul 2012 · 4 yrs · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

• Played a vital role in supporting operational excellence across multiple functions within this leading IT solutions provider. Served as a trusted aide to senior leadership, overseeing team management, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Assisted Department Heads in strategic planning, objective setting, and implementing operational plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Managed cross-functional teams, delegated tasks, tracked progress, and ensured timely completion of deliverables within specified quality standards.
• Monitored key performance metrics, analyzed data, and presented actionable insights to drive process optimization and cost efficiencies.
• Coordinated seamless execution of special projects including system upgrades, policy rollouts, and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration and knowledge sharing to eliminate silos and promote synergies across business units.
• Identified potential risks, bottlenecks and escalated concerns to senior management for timely resolution and course correction.
• Mentored and upskilled junior team members, providing guidance on skill development, goal setting and career advancement opportunities.
• Interfaced with clients, external vendors/partners to ensure transparent communication and seamless coordination on shared initiatives.
• Leveraged strong problem-solving, organizational and stakeholder management capabilities to drive operational excellence and enable strategic business objectives.