Jul 2021 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Re-architected post-COVID work culture and rebuilt the company’s people base with resilient leadership at iTriangle Infotech Pvt. Ltd. and its subsidiaries (Zeliot & AMS).
• Led a 4-member HR team managing HR operations for two business groups, driving Talent Acquisition
• (India), Onboarding & Retention, and improving the joining ratio to 80%.
• Strengthened Employer Branding & Employee Engagement, achieving a 90% engagement score, and
• built strong talent pipelines through partnerships with embedded & software training institutions and
• universities.
• Revamped organizational structure with a parent company framework, introduced FBP for tax
• optimization, and ensured 100% statutory compliance while managing payroll & annual returns.
• Coordinated ISO audits & certifications, launched Employee Pulse Surveys, and drove HR digitalization,
• ESOP implementation, investor compliance, and legal matters.
• Enhanced brand presence via social media, corporate events, and vendor partnerships, while coaching
• the HR team to foster a high-performance culture.

Sep 2018 – Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru · Remote

• Collaborating with leadership to enhance and continuously refine the Employee Experience.
• Driving workforce planning, talent acquisition, and talent development across all levels and positions.
• Aligning resources with business needs by effectively coordinating with business units.
• Overseeing talent acquisition for Jio Contact Call Center Karnataka and Enterprise Business for the South region.
• Ensuring timely recruitment and onboarding within defined TAT.
• Managing performance management processes and monitoring the RAG report.
• Providing comprehensive HR support to business operations on a daily basis.
• Planning and executing employee engagement initiatives.
• Facilitating periodic internal communication.
• Addressing employee grievances, managing the salary helpdesk, and overseeing facility-related concerns.

Apr 2013 – Mar 2014 · 11 mos · On-site

• Led the Talent & People function, scaling the organization from 25 to 500+ employees.
• Introduced and managed the HR Fellowship Program, training and placing 50+ HR professionals in impactful roles.
• Taught postgraduate courses on Human Psychology and HR Management for Startups, contributing to talent development beyond the organization.

Apr 2012 – Jul 2018 · 6 yrs 3 mos · On-site

• As the Strategic HR Leader steering the first decade of Deshpande Foundation’s growth, I played a pivotal role in transforming it from a 25-member team into a thriving ecosystem of over 700 talented professionals across its verticals (Deshpande Foundation, Sandbox Startup, Deshpande Educational Trust). My focus was on making the Foundation a preferred workplace for bright, passionate minds committed to driving development and social entrepreneurship forward.
• Key contributions included:
• Building a high-impact HR function – Led a team of seven HR leaders.
• Institutionalizing best practices – Designed and rolled out robust employee policies, procedures, and the HRMIS (ERP) system in collaboration with the tech team, ensuring seamless operations.
• Strategic talent acquisition – Developed innovative, sustainable domestic and international hiring strategies to attract and retain top talent, fulfilling staffing needs for 15 high-impact projects and driving leadership hiring at all levels.
• Leadership pipeline development – Partnered with management to identify, groom, and empower frontline and second-line leaders to sustain long-term growth.
• Performance excellence – Crafted and executed performance management frameworks, linking individual growth to organizational impact.
• Culture & engagement – Led initiatives that fostered employee engagement, motivation, and mentorship, creating a collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
• Compliance & ethics – Chaired the POSH Committee for over seven years, implemented the POSH policy, and ensured full compliance with internal and external audits.
• Change management – Orchestrated organizational development efforts to adapt to evolving needs, supporting smooth transitions during rapid scaling phases.
• Through this journey, I ensured that the Foundation not only attracted bright minds but also empowered them to write the next chapters in India’s development and social entrepreneurship story.

Apr 2012 – Mar 2013 · 11 mos · On-site

• Directed end-to-end placements for seven flagship Fellowship and Skill Development programs, successfully placing 500+ students in impactful roles across diverse industries.
• Built a database of 1,000+ potential employers and led nationwide campus drives and career fairs, forging strong industry partnerships to secure top opportunities for graduates.
• Designed and launched the Corporate-to-Campus Connect program, bridging academia and industry while enhancing employability skills.
• Trained and groomed students through targeted programs, workshops, internships, and mentorship to boost confidence and workplace readiness.
• Strengthened university collaborations and contributed as a core member of national skill development programs to build sustainable talent pipelines.

Oct 2011 – Oct 2012 · 1 yr · Hubli-Dharwad, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Led large-scale talent acquisition for 97 newly established branches across North Karnataka, ensuring 1,000+ new hires within just 12 months, including both bulk and leadership hiring to fuel rapid business expansion.
• Streamlined onboarding, induction, and training programs, enabling swift integration and productivity of new hires.
• Designed and executed impactful employee engagement strategies, fostering retention and a strong workplace culture from day one.
• Conducted employee pulse surveys to capture workplace insights, driving data-based improvements in employee satisfaction.
• Managed payroll operations and salary helpdesk, ensuring seamless communication, support, and trust across a fast-growing workforce.

Aug 2007 – Oct 2011 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore

• Established the HR department for Navachetana and its group of organizations, building processes from
• the ground up to support business growth.
• Led end-to-end HR & Admin operations for 27 branches across Karnataka, ensuring seamless workforce
• and operational management.
• Recruited, trained, and mentored a dedicated team of three HR professionals to deliver high-impact
• results.
• Implemented structured policies, systems, and compliance frameworks to drive efficiency and
• consistency across all branches.
• Acted as a strategic partner to leadership, aligning people strategies with organizational goals for
• sustainable expansion.