Feb 2024 – Nov 2024 · 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Acted as a strategic HR Business Partner, aligning HR initiatives with business goals across high-growth functions.
• Managed end-to-end talent acquisition for sales, tech, and operations roles using multi-channel sourcing strategies.
• Led HR operations including onboarding, documentation, background verification, and employee lifecycle management ensuring 100% compliance.
• Delivered regular HR analytics and MIS reports (time-to-hire, source-of-hire, pipeline metrics) to leadership for data-driven decision-making.
• Partnered with stakeholders to design job roles, hiring plans, and interview frameworks, improving hiring quality and offer acceptance rates.
• Drove employee engagement and HR initiatives to enhance employee experience and retention.
• Coordinated recruitment drives and employer branding activities to strengthen talent pipelines

Feb 2024 – Nov 2024 · 9 mos

• Acted as a strategic HRBP for multiple business units, aligning talent acquisition and employee engagement strategies with organizational objectives across a high-growth InsurTech environment. Managed end-to-end recruitment for diverse roles in sales, tech, and operations; designed job descriptions and executed multi-channel sourcing strategies (job portals, LinkedIn, social media, referrals, third-party vendors). Delivered weekly HR analytics reports to senior leadership covering key KPIs: time-to-fill, time-to-hire, source-of-hire effectiveness, and pipeline conversion rates. Led onboarding processes end-to-end — from document collection and background verification to HR portal access provisioning — ensuring 100% compliance and a frictionless new-hire experience. Coordinated in-house recruitment drives and job fairs, enhancing employer visibility and attracting a higher-quality candidate pool. Collaborated with hiring managers to design candidate assessment frameworks and structured interview processes, improving offer-acceptance rates.

Apr 2023 – Oct 2023 · 6 mos

• Led end-to-end talent acquisition for mid to senior-level roles across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Technology functions.
• Managed and mentored a recruitment team, ensuring timely closures and high-quality hiring aligned with business needs.
• Partnered with senior stakeholders to drive workforce planning, hiring strategies, and manpower forecasting.
• Oversaw HR operations including onboarding, background verification, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Leveraged Taleo ATS and HRMS tools to manage recruitment pipelines, track performance, and generate audit-ready reports.
• Built and monitored HR analytics dashboards (time-to-hire, source-of-hire, pipeline metrics) to improve hiring efficiency.
• Designed and implemented structured interview frameworks and hiring manager training, enhancing selection quality and reducing bias.
• Led campus hiring, recruitment drives, and employer branding initiatives, strengthening talent pipelines.
• Ensured seamless stakeholder coordination, improving candidate experience and offer acceptance rates.

Oct 2021 – Oct 2023 · 2 yrs

• Managed end-to-end talent acquisition across the region for sales, operations, finance, and technology roles, ensuring timely and cost-effective hiring.
• Acted as a regional HR partner, collaborating with business leaders to drive workforce planning and hiring strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Led HR operations including onboarding, background verification, documentation, and compliance, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Utilized ATS (Taleo) and HRMS tools to manage recruitment pipelines, track candidate progress, and generate compliance-ready reports.
• Developed and monitored HR analytics dashboards (time-to-hire, source-of-hire, hiring efficiency), enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Conducted and supported interview processes and hiring manager training, improving evaluation quality and reducing hiring bias.
• Drove campus hiring, recruitment drives, and employer branding initiatives, strengthening talent pipelines across the region.
• Ensured smooth coordination between stakeholders, enhancing candidate experience and offer conversion rates.

Oct 2021 – Oct 2023 · 2 yrs

• Led a talent acquisition team responsible for fulfilling enterprise-wide staffing requirements, partnering with cross-functional leaders to develop cost-effective and timely recruitment strategies. Owned the full recruitment lifecycle — from role briefing and sourcing to interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding — for mid to senior-level positions across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Technology verticals. Leveraged Taleo ATS to manage recruitment pipelines, track applicant status, facilitate offer negotiations, and generate compliance-ready reports. Developed and monitored key recruitment metrics dashboards, achieving measurable improvements in time-to-hire and source-of-hire efficiency across all business units. Designed and facilitated structured interview training programs for hiring managers, improving assessment consistency, reducing bias, and strengthening candidate evaluation quality. Organized and represented the company at campus and industry recruitment events, expanding the talent brand and building pipelines for future hiring needs. Managed background verification and pre-onboarding workflows, maintaining 100% compliance with regulatory and internal audit requirements.

Feb 2020 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

• Managed end-to-end candidate sourcing and screening for multiple client mandates across IT and Non-IT roles.
• Partnered with clients to understand hiring requirements and job specifications, ensuring accurate talent mapping.
• Utilized platforms like LinkedIn, Naukri, and job portals to build strong talent pipelines through targeted sourcing and Boolean search.
• Conducted initial screenings and competency-based interviews, shortlisting high-quality candidates aligned to client needs.
• Coordinated the entire recruitment lifecycle including interview scheduling, feedback tracking, and candidate engagement.
• Ensured a seamless candidate experience, maintaining communication and reducing drop-offs during the hiring process.
• Supported background verification and documentation, ensuring candidates were onboarding-ready.
• Consistently delivered on multiple mandates in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Feb 2020 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

• Partnered with multiple client organizations to understand nuanced hiring requirements; sourced and engaged qualified candidates through Naukri, Monster, LinkedIn, and internal talent databases for IT and Non-IT mandates. Screened and shortlisted high-fit candidates by conducting competency-based telephonic interviews and mapping profiles against technical and cultural requirements. Managed end-to-end candidate journeys — scheduling interviews, collecting feedback, maintaining candidate communication — ensuring zero drop-off at offer stage. Supported document verification and compliance checks for selected candidates, ensuring onboarding readiness and client satisfaction.

May 2018 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for mid to senior-level roles within the insurance domain, including Sales, Underwriting, Claims, and Operations.
• Partnered with clients to understand business requirements and hiring needs, delivering tailored talent solutions.
• Built and maintained a strong candidate pipeline using job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, and targeted sourcing strategies.
• Conducted screening and initial interviews, assessing candidates for technical fit and cultural alignment.
• Coordinated multi-stage interviews and ensured seamless candidate and client communication throughout the hiring process.
• Achieved consistent closures on critical mandates, contributing to client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Ensured compliance with documentation and onboarding processes, supporting smooth candidate transitions.