Papun Dutta

Head of Talent

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India13 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

Decade of experience in high-impact HR programs.
Expert in translating HR strategies into tactical deliveries.
Strong belief in people as organizational assets.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources expert with a focus on strategic HR management and employee engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Human ResourcesPerformance ManagementTalent AcquisitionEmployee EngagementHr OperationsHr SupportEmployee Relations

Other Skills

Workforce planningBudgetingPeople CostChange managementOrganizational developmentSuccession planningRestructuringCoachingConsultative solutionsRecruitmentEmployee retention strategiesEmployee developmentCareer development coachingEmployee recognition programsProcess administration

About

With a decade of experience working across a variety of roles and sectors, I bring in a great deal of enthusiasm for building HR capabilities. During these years, I have had ample opportunities to work in various contemporary high-impact HR Programs in collaboration with multiple stakeholders and delivered excellent results. I focus on understanding the long-term impact of HR strategies and adept at translating the programs into doable tactical deliveries. I am a firm believer in the fact that people are the real assets of an organization and this helps me to understand the ever-changing HR landscape and its potential to business problems. My strengths lie in the ability to work with people, continuous effort to understand and implement the core HR concepts & practices, and collaboration with key stakeholders to develop and foster a high-performance culture. I genuinely look forward to challenging assignments that offer new learnings, creativity, and inclusiveness.

Experience

13 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 9 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 1 mo

Current Experience

Essentiallysports

Head of Human Resources

Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai · Remote

Pluckk

Lead HR Business Partner

Apr 2024 – Mar 2025 · 11 mos

Rebel foods

Senior Manager- people & culture

Nov 2022 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

Cactus communications

2 roles

Manager - HR Business Partner

Oct 2021 – Nov 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

Assistant Manager- HR Business Partner

Jul 2019 – Oct 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Partner with 180 + employees at all levels including Leadership for 3 different business verticals as a Primary POC and Business advisor
Assist the business on Workforce planning, Budgeting, People Cost and aligning the related decisions to key business objectives
Drive various change management projects including Team/Function restructuring and organizational alignment
Foster a culture of High Performance by focusing on identifying High Potentials/High performers by using tools like 9 box matix,360-degree feedback system and CPM( continuous performance management)
Manage key people processes( performance management, organizational development, Succession planning, Restructuring ) for various business verticals
Coach and guide line managers on people issues
Provide consultative solutions to business stakeholders across all levels
Well versed with partnering concepts for Tech/product led environment

Workforce planningBudgetingPeople CostChange managementPerformance managementOrganizational development+6

Concentrix

2 roles

Associate HR Business Partner

Jul 2017 – Jul 2019 · 2 yrs · Pune Area, India

Associate HR Business Partner

Feb 2014 – May 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos · Pune

Work towards managing, developing and keeping the workforce motivated to deliver best of business results. Collaborate with Sr. Business partners to leverage and facilitate effective HR services, ensuring best Talent Management practices are shared and implemented consistently across all the organization levels.
Responsible for providing HR Business support to a headcount of 500 employees
Design and implemented actionable employee retention strategies
An active member of IC committee
Develop and Implement Disciplinary and grievance procedure, participate and mediate in Conflict resolutions, ensure statutory compliances are met
Lead and assist in projects related to employee development and support enhancement plans.
Proficiency in Workday Human Capital Management System
Coordinate Employee career development coaching and assistance
Designed and Implemented various cost-effective employee recognition programs- ThankYou Friday, Meet the Legends etc..
Conduct employee Orientation sessions, Investigate day to day benefits& Compensation
claims and requests,
Assist in developing career mapping for high potential employee
Lead and drive CSR activities
Assist in developing high impact employee communication pieces and presentations.

Fico®

Human Resources

Jun 2012 – Feb 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bangalore

Responsible for a seamless administration of all the processes across employee life cycle
Efficient in assessing existing processes and accordingly designing & implementing measures aimed at enhancing Operation efficiency
Instrumental in Streamlining Background verification process
Played a vital role in implementation and creating transparency across various Government Led benefit programs
Planning and conducting induction sessions for India and APAC region
Aggregate sensitive HR data and develop value added HR reports for use by Sr HR Business Partners and top executives of the organization
Ensure the smooth acquisition transition of a new entity into the FICO HR programs.
Supported FICO Global recruitment team.

RecruitmentEmployee retention strategiesEmployee developmentCareer development coachingEmployee recognition programsTalent Acquisition+1

Wibmo

HR Executive

Apr 2011 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bangalore

Involved in end to end recruitment activities.
Delivered results by aggressively addressing the Resource Requirement through various channels like Recruitment drives, Walk-Ins, partnering with Recruitment partners.
Created a large database of candidates leveraging on (social networking, Recruitment partners, employee referrals, Introduce your buddy program etc.)
Efficiently executed the Objectives of Appraisal process from strategic to operational level through excellent communication mechanisms.
Taken up the on- Boarding and induction process of new joiners and able to create transparency amongst new employees by being a coach and a mediator. Appreciated for my efforts put into the process and rewarded as an HR Face of the organization in short period of time.

Process administrationBackground verificationHR data aggregationInduction sessions planningHuman ResourcesHR Operations

Infosys bpo

HR Helpdesk Associate

Feb 2010 – Mar 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bangalore, India

Under the role of HR Helpdesk Associate, I supported employees on issues related to Compensation and benefits, Performance appraisal, Leave and attendance, Recruitment and Employee relation.
Ensured that employee is well communicated on policies and procedures pertaining to his /her employment.
Imparted communication pieces to employees related to statutory compliances.

Compensation and benefitsPerformance appraisalEmployee relationsHR SupportEmployee Relations