Akash Oswal

Head of Talent

Pune City, Maharashtra, India10 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over a decade of HR experience driving impactful initiatives.
  • Expert in talent development and employee engagement strategies.
  • Passionate advocate for people-first workplace culture.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional specializing in employee experience and talent management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Employee EngagementHr ManagementPerformance Management

Other Skills

HR PoliciesCommunicationTeamworkResearchMarket ResearchTechnical RecruitingSocial MediaContract RecruitmentScreeningHiringTemporary StaffingBenefits NegotiationScreening ResumesInternet RecruitingCRM

About

Hi, I’m Akash — an HR Business Partner, Talent Strategist, and passionate advocate for people-first workplaces. With over a decade of experience in Human Resources, I’ve had the privilege of driving meaningful HR initiatives that bridge the gap between business outcomes and employee experience. From talent development and policy design to culture building and leadership coaching — I’ve worn many hats, always with a focus on impact, empathy, and growth. As an HR Generalist, I’ve worked across the employee lifecycle — crafting policies, driving engagement, managing performance cycles, and enhancing manager effectiveness. I also collaborate closely with leadership to align people strategies with business goals. But my passion for HR doesn’t stop at the organizational level. I’m also deeply invested in helping individuals find clarity and confidence in their careers. Whether you're job hunting, pivoting, or simply stuck in a rut — I can help you with: ✍️ Resume writing and storytelling 💬 Interview preparation and confidence building 🧭 Career coaching and transition support 💼 LinkedIn profile optimization and personal branding If you're an organization looking to build scalable, people-first HR programs, or an individual seeking clarity and momentum in your career — let’s connect and explore how I can support you. 📩 Drop me a message here or reach out via email. Let’s build meaningful careers and workplaces together.

Experience

10 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 3 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

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2 roles

Associate Manager HR

Oct 2023Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Sr. HRBP

Dec 2022Oct 2023 · 10 mos

Zensoft services

Assistant Manager Human Resources

Feb 2022Aug 2022 · 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Paytm

Manager - HRBP

Jan 2021Sep 2021 · 8 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Hdfc sales private limited

Regional HRBP

Nov 2017Dec 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Responsible for Manpower requirement across Pune location (Pune + Rest of Maharashtra except Mumbai) and performing Manpower reconciliation every month.
  • Search and impanel new sources of recruitment.
  • Scheduling interviews through different sources after the initial screening of candidates.
  • Maintaining Recruitment MIS for selected candidates until onboarding with regular follows up with all locations.
  • Coordinate with Team L & D for organizing induction, Training program, and Refresher courses.
  • Conducting HR Induction.
  • Conducting employee satisfaction survey by conducting One to One Meetings with employees mapped under Pune location and submits a report to Regional HR.
  • Employee engagement activities - Conducting engagement activities, indoor-games, circulate intra & Inter-branch contest.
  • Exit Management - Conducting Exit interviews, Retention of the employee, follow up with Head Office till the complete exit of employee.
  • Being the SPOC for all employee queries at the Pune branch and providing information and solutions to common issues of employees.
  • Location visit and audit of all the branches in Maharashtra except Mumbai
  • Initiating, executing, and handling the performance appraisal process and assisting managers in the appraisal process for their respective teams.
  • Assisting and coordinating in the IJP process and being a part of the panel interview for IJP.
  • Oversee & audit the HR & Admin activities of Pune location.

Enyota learning pvt. ltd.

HR Generalist

Sep 2016Oct 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pune Area, India

  • 1. Generalist:
  • Creating and maintaining letters (appointment, NDA, confirmation, increment, promotion, relieving, experience)
  • Creating and maintaining salary slips and cheques
  • Handled joining formalities, including HR inductions
  • Handled exit formalities, including exit interviews
  • Facilitated the appraisal process
  • Maintained employee records
  • Was involved in policy-making
  • Created and updated performance management records for all employees
  • Was involved in employee relations matters
  • Conducted open houses
  • Handled PF and ESI along with Admin.
  • Handled Income Tax for contract employees (TDS, etc.) and Form 16-related work for all employee along with Finance
  • 2. Recruitment:
  • Handled the full life cycle of recruitment, i.e., sourcing to releasing of offer
  • Handled CVs from various avenues (job posting sites, consultants, employee referrals, and direct applicants)
  • Maintained, arrange for, and administer recruitment tests
  • Communicated with candidates and consultants on various stages of the recruitment process
  • Handled background verifications
  • Maintained candidates’ records/database
  • Used social media to advertise positions and attract candidates
  • Organized and manage walk-in drives/campus recruitment
  • Reviewed recruitment policies to ensure the effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programs
  • Helped the organization meet their recruitment objectives in the required budget.
  • 3. Training:
  •  Organized training along with functional heads and Admin
  •  Organized on-going training for existing employees
  •  Researched and develop content and Presentation along with the SME for conducting training
  • 4. Other Responsibilities:
  • Overlooked the responsibilities of Admin and helped in setting various processes.
  • Trained and coached juniors in recruitment and generalist functions of HR
  • Managed Ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned by the Director and Manager

Tellmee

Co Founder & Director

Sep 2015Sep 2016 · 1 yr · Pune Area, India

Iplace usa

Associate Recruiter

Nov 2014Apr 2015 · 5 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Actively involved in sourcing, screening and recruiting the candidates from IT as well as functional domain. Recruiting for positions like Project Managers, SAP Consultants, Java Developers, .NET Developers, Business Analyst, Ab Initio Developers, Web Designers/Developers, Assemblers, CNC Operators, Technical Writer, etc.
  • Exposed tools like Bullhorn, Job Diva, and other internal applicant tracking systems.
  • Good understanding of U.S. tax terms (W2, Corp-Corp, 1099).
  • Understanding of globally recognized certifications and educational qualifications which helps to screen profiles and deliver better resources.
  • Rate Negotiation skills.
  • Coordinating with the Account Managers, scheduling interviews and taking timely feedback.
  • Worked on job boards like Monster, Dice and Career Builder, also used Linkedin extensively.
  • Recruiting Specialties:
  • Software Development / Programming
  • Business Intelligence ( BI ) / Database Analysis & Architecture ( DBA )
  • Change Management
  • Graphic Design / Webpage Development & Design
  • Program / Project Management & Implementation
  • Networking
  • Quality Assurance
  • Technologies Hiring for:
  • Oracle: Oracle 11i, 9i, Oracle DBA, PL/SQL, PERL.
  • ERP: Technical, Functional and Techno-Functional Consultants, SAP R/3, Basis, ABAP, PeopleSoft.
  • Operating System Tools: Windows, Ubuntu, LINUX, UNIX, MS Office Suite, Solaris, AIX, Sybase, Android OS, MFC.
  • Mobile applications: Android, iPhone.
  • Testing Tools: Regression testing, bug fixing, automation (Selenium, Win runner, Load runner, Rational Rose, Silk Test, QTP) Manual (White Box and Black Box).
  • .Net Technologies:VB.NET, Visual Basic, Visual C++, MFC
  • Web Technologies: Java, J2ee, EJB, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, Java Script, Swing, Web
  • Logic, Web sphere, Hibernate, Struts, ANT and Maven.
  • Database: MS SQL Server, SQL .NET, Oracle, Sybase, MS Access, IBM DB2, NCR Teradata.
  • Change Management tools: Clear Case, Clear-quest.
  • Microsoft Technologies: VB/ ASP/ .Net/ C#/ ADO/ Crystal Report

Shasun

Management Trainee HR

May 2014Oct 2014 · 5 mos · Chennai Area, India

  • RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
  •  Recruit Workmen, Staff & Middle Managerial Level positions through Job portals, Employee
  • references, Head Hunting, Networking & Placement Cell eventually to reduce hiring cost & also
  • Consultants.
  •  Be part of Manpower planning, and ensure approved manpower sign off is implemented.
  •  Identify prospective candidates by Initial Screening, short listing profiles matching internal grade
  • & salary.
  •  Facilitate Interview with technical department & evaluate candidate.
  •  Negotiate salary to derive fitment as per internal existing grade, salary & process offer letter.
  •  Conduct campus Interview & recruitment drive to meet the Human resource planning
  • TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
  •  Preparing monthly Training Schedule on the basis of the Annual Training Calendar
  •  Coordinating all Internal & External Training Programs
  • (a) Technical
  • (b) Safety
  • (c) Behavioral
  •  Identifying & enrolling trainees according to training needs identified.
  •  Analyzing the effectiveness of training based on the feedback of the employee
  • MIS & MONTHLY REPORTS:
  •  Responsible for preparing monthly MIS for Global reporting
  •  Responsible for daily & monthly reports.
  •  Manpower Utilization, recruitment status, Attrition status, Ensuring permanent & contract
  • manpower count & cost in line with the budget allotted.
  • EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT & RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
  •  Manage the entire gamut of HR functions
  •  Grievance Handling
  •  Maintain employees connect internally & externally, elicit information related to personal, talent
  • management & proactive retention.
  •  Hold Employee Engagement programs like birthday celebration, Competitions & fun filled
  • activities
  •  Having formal and Informal counseling with employees.
  •  Prepared Event Calendar of monthly recreation to motivate employees.

Tulip telecom

HR Intern

May 2013Jul 2013 · 2 mos · Mumbai

  • My objectives for the internship in My SIP Company Tulip Telecom for the work assigned to me
  • were as follows:
  • (a) HR Auditing and Database Handling
  • (b) Recruitment and Selection
  • (c) Policy making
  • (d) HR Hotline
  • Along with the above mentioned work I also learned important concepts, rules and practices applicable
  • in a general HR process across all organizations, the learning objective of various functions are listed
  • below:
  • (a) Strategies to control manpower cost
  • (b) Stress measurement questionnaire

Education

FLAME University

PGDM — HR

Jan 2012Jan 2014

Savitribai Phule Pune University

BCA — Information Technology

Jan 2009Jan 2012

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