Aug 2024 – Apr 2025 · 8 mos · Pune District, Maharashtra, India · Remote

• Collaborated with assigned clients to gather and analyze fresh hiring needs, ensuring a clear understanding of role requirements and expectations.
• Acted as a strong liaison between clients and candidates, facilitating clear communication and a seamless recruitment experience.
• Sourced qualified candidates using LinkedIn, professional networks, and personal contacts to build and maintain a robust talent pipeline.
• Scheduled and coordinated candidate interviews with clients based on mutual availability, ensuring timely and effective participation.
• Led weekly meetings with clients to provide updates on recruitment progress, address concerns, and align on strategies.
• Developed and executed employer branding plans to strengthen client visibility and attract high-quality talent.
• Maintained accurate candidate and client data using Tacitbase ATS, ensuring up-to-date records and efficient tracking throughout the hiring process.

Nov 2022 – Jul 2023 · 8 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

• Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract top talent in competitive markets.
• Managed a team of 5 recruiters, overseeing daily operations, driving performance, and facilitating regular team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions.
• Led client and vendor onboarding processes, ensuring smooth collaboration and alignment on recruitment goals.
• Collaborated closely with clients to understand their hiring needs and ensured timely fulfillment of open positions by guiding the recruitment team.
• Conducted screening calls with candidates to assess suitability and clearly communicate job expectations for smooth engagement.
• Scheduled and coordinated interviews with clients, managing logistics for both permanent and contract hires.
• Implemented Keka HR software to streamline and enhance recruitment workflows and tracking.
• Determined which hiring requirements to share internally or with external vendors to optimize resource utilization.
• Fostered strong relationships with clients and vendors to ensure alignment on expectations and timely issue resolution.
• Managed billing processes by sending payment reminders to clients and ensuring timely clearance of vendor dues.
• Led employer branding efforts in collaboration with marketing to enhance talent attraction and retention.
• Supported employee referral programs to boost candidate quality, engagement, and diversity within the talent pool.

Sep 2021 – Jul 2022 · 10 mos · Panchkula, Haryana, India · Hybrid

• Collaborated closely with the CRM team to gather detailed job opening requirements and ensure alignment on candidate profiles and timelines.
• Prepared accurate job descriptions and sourced potential candidates through online channels, including social platforms and professional networks.
• Ensured streamlined candidate experience by acting as the primary point of contact between candidates and the CRM team, resolving queries and facilitating smooth communication.
• Provide regular updates to the CRM and hiring teams to track progress against hiring goals.
• Coordinated feedback collection from interviewers and communicated results promptly to candidates and CRM stakeholders.
• Supported onboarding coordination by liaising with relevant teams to ensure timely and effective integration of new hires.
• Maintained confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive candidate and organizational information throughout the hiring process.

Mar 2020 – Aug 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos · Chandigarh, India · Remote

• Set up a full remote work culture and digital workspace, enabling business continuity during the abrupt transition from office-based to work-from-home operations in the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Coordinated with hiring managers to identify evolving staffing needs in a fast-changing, remote-first environment.
• Prepared job descriptions and sourced candidates through online channels, adapting hiring outreach for virtual engagement.
• Planned and streamlined interview and selection procedures, including virtual interviews, screening calls, and skill assessments, improving both speed and candidate experience.
• Led employer branding initiatives and organised virtual job fairs, positioning the company as a destination for top talent amid increased remote hiring competition.
• Developed employee support solutions for managing increased work-life balance pressures, built robust remote engagement strategies, and rolled out mental health and wellness resources for virtual teams.
• Solved connectivity and digital adoption hurdles for remote teams, driving upskilling and tech training so all employees could collaborate productively from home.
• Introduced flexible work arrangements and regular virtual check-ins to boost morale, reduce isolation, and maintain productivity during highly challenging circumstances

Jul 2018 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos · On-site

Jul 2016 – Jul 2018 · 2 yrs · On-site

• Progressed from HR Executive to Manager within two years, demonstrating adaptability, strong leadership, and high performance.
• Scaled the team from 2 to 70 employees within two years, overseeing end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and integration to support rapid organizational growth.
• Designed and implemented HR policies from scratch, revising them periodically to support evolving organizational needs.
• Developed and executed HR programs to improve operational efficiency, including onboarding and talent development.
• Created onboarding and professional development initiatives, leading to higher employee engagement and faster new hire integration.
• Managed disciplinary and grievance procedures with fairness and consistency, supporting a positive work environment.
• Maintained accurate employee records and ensured statutory compliance in payroll, PF, ESI, and professional taxes.
• Aligned organizational structure with business goals and managed end-to-end recruitment, from job description to hiring.
• Provided strategic support to senior leadership, handling confidential matters and executive-level communications.
• Coordinated schedules, meetings, travel plans and cross-functional projects involving C-suite leaders.
• Developed project management skills through collaboration on high-impact initiatives and executive directives.