Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

• Overlooking the end-to-end HR function, providing both strategic leadership and hands-on operational support aligned with business goals & growth priorities
• Work closely with founders and leadership teams as a Fractional HR, supporting early to growth-stage startups in setting up and scaling their HR function from the ground up from org design and compliance to performance systems & leadership enablement
• Developing and executing comprehensive HR strategies aligned to business objectives, including workforce planning, succession design, and talent mapping
• Work as a strategic business partner to leadership and cross-functional teams, translating people initiatives into measurable business & financial outcomes
• Leveraging HR analytics and metrics such as revenue-to-cost per employee, performance data, attrition trends, ESAT, and NPS for data-driven decision-making
• Designing and implementing end-to-end ATS and HRMS systems to drive data accuracy, automation, and operational efficiency
• Drafting, implementing, and governing HR and company policies with strong emphasis on statutory compliance, audits, and ethical standards
• Leading compensation strategy including salary benchmarking, market analysis, role-based pay structures
• Owning HR budgeting, cost optimization, and people cost-to-revenue mapping
• Driving organizational redesign, restructuring, and scale-ready team structures as the business evolves
• Designing and leading performance management systems, OKRs, review cycles, and manager capability programs during periods of change & growth
• Building and delivering internal training programs across leadership development, people management, and POSH
• Overseeing the complete employee lifecycle across tech and non-tech roles talent acquisition, onboarding, performance, development, engagement, and retention
• Managing employee relations & grievance handling.
• Strengthening culture and engagement through pulse surveys, action plans, and continuous feedback mechanisms.

Nov 2022 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Building the Blume ecosystem. Working as an HR & Talent Branding advisor for global and Indian-based
• startups like- Tookitaki, PicoXpress, Sprinto, Raaho, Scalesauce, Aerem, EarKart, Purplle, etc.
• Designed and delivered training programs for new hires and existing employees (onboarding, compliance, skill development).
• Established performance goals for various HR functions and implemented a performance appraisal system (tracks progress and identifies improvement areas).
• Designed and curating HR policies, HR practices, and POSH end-to-end (compliance and best practices).
• Ensured adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws (develops, implements, maintains up-to-date HR policies and procedures).
• Plan out employee retention, hiring, and exit strategies (guides talent lifecycle management).
• Design various retention and appraisal strategies (keeping with best industry practices).
• Collaborated with leadership teams to design and implement performance management systems that aligned with business goals (links performance to business objectives).
• Established myself as a trusted advisor to CEOs and co-founders, guiding talent acquisition, retention, and development (provides strategic talent management advice).
• Focus on HR Employer branding for these startups and closely work with the CEO and co-founders (advises on employer branding strategy).
• Spearheaded the development and implementation of employee recognition programs (boosts morale and employer branding).
• Managed employee relations (performance, conflict, discipline) and coached managers on handling sensitive HR matters effectively (addresses employee relations concerns.