Gaurav Bhatia

Co-Founder

New Delhi, Delhi, India15 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

Co-founded a platform promoting Indian textiles.
Over 16 years of diverse HR and sales experience.
Expert in talent acquisition and business development.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR professional and entrepreneur in the E-commerce and staffing industries.

Contact

gauravbhatia25@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

EntrepreneurshipSocial EntrepreneurshipSalesTalent AcquisitionBusiness DevelopmentHr Business PartneringRecruiting

Other Skills

curatorMarketingFinancial PlanningStakeholder EngagementSenior Stakeholder ManagementTeam ManagementHiringRecruitmentsHR ConsultingEmployee Relationscampus hiringHR InvestigationsHR dashboardPerformance ManagementExit Management

About

I spearheaded the creation of Suma Collective® along with my partner Shalini Sinha. Suma Collective® is a platform dedicated to preserving and promoting Indian textiles and handicrafts. By bridging the gap between artisans and enthusiasts, our endeavor is to uplift hundreds of craftsmen and weavers. Previously, I was a seasoned HR professional with 14.5 years of enriching experience at organizations spread across industries namely staffing, life insurance, NBFC, single brand retail and multi brand retail.

Experience

15 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

1 yr 8 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 6 mos

Current Experience

Suma collective®

Co-Founder

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos · New Delhi · On-site

I spearheaded the creation of Suma Collective® along with my partner Shalini Sinha. Suma Collective is a platform dedicated to preserving and promoting Indian textiles and handicrafts. By bridging the gap between artisans and enthusiasts, our endeavor is to uplift hundreds of craftsmen and weavers.
Key Responsibilities | Suma Collective®
Led end-to-end business operations for a D2C luxury craft brand, encompassing B2C and B2B sales, sales planning, revenue strategy, pricing, inventory flow, and day-to-day execution.
Owned sales strategy, driving online website sales alongside offline revenue through curated exhibitions and pop-ups across multiple cities in India, ensuring consistent brand experience and profitability.
Planned and executed exhibition-led sales initiatives, including event selection, stall strategy, pricing alignment, inventory planning, and on-ground customer engagement to maximise offline conversions.
Directed integrated marketing across online and offline channels, including Google Ads, Meta Ads, social media marketing, print media, exhibitions and product shoots
Managed financial planning and control, covering annual budgets, campaign-wise spends, cash-flow forecasting, cost optimisation, and margin management.
Partner with Chartered Accountant Firm and Ensured statutory, tax, and financial compliance, overseeing GST returns, reconciliations, and coordination for founders’ income tax filings in adherence with regulatory requirements.
Collaborated with artisans, vendors, logistics partners, and agencies, ensuring smooth operations, timely deliveries, and alignment with brand values.

EntrepreneurshipSocial Entrepreneurshipcurator

The pre launch phase of suma collective

Co-Founder-Craft Lead D2C Brand

Aug 2024 – Nov 2024 · 3 mos · New Delhi · On-site

Conducted market research to validate positioning in the online handloom saree and 925 silver jewellery segment.
Curated and onboarded artisan clusters and trusted suppliers; ensured quality consistency and hallmark compliance.
Designed a lean inventory and capital allocation strategy to optimize cash flow and demand testing.
Built the brand identity, visual language, packaging concept and Instagram-first storytelling framework.
Set up end-to-end digital infrastructure including website, payment gateway, logistics and backend systems.
Established operational SOPs covering pricing, inventory tracking, dispatch workflows and customer service.

Abc consultants

Engagement Manager

Jan 2024 – Aug 2024 · 7 mos · India · Hybrid

✓Role-Client relations and talent sourcing specialist
✓Industry-Permanent staffing and Executive search
✓Focused segment- Leadership levels and one level down to leadership levels
✓Team size- 1 shared resource depending on scope of the search assignments
✓Location handled-Pan India
✓Industries handled- Bank, Small Finance Bank, Housing Finance Bank, Insurance
✓Positions closed- 3 (at offer discussion stage)
Responsibilities handled
Drive search assignments by utilizing multiple sourcing channels including job portals-Naukri Resdex, LinkedIn recruiter, headhunting, research and references.
Prepared candidate profile reports for submission to the client.
Conduct business development to attract, onboard new clients and grow existing clients.
Conduct focused structured mapping exercise for critical positions for respective clients.
Conduct discreet and non-discreet reference checks of selected candidates.
Ensure regular connect with clients.

Stakeholder EngagementTalent AcquisitionRecruitingSenior Stakeholder ManagementBusiness DevelopmentTeam Management

Skillventory - a leading talent research firm

2 roles

Assistant Vice President

Jun 2023 – Dec 2023 · 6 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

✓Role- Client relations and talent sourcing specialist
✓Industry-Permanent staffing
✓Focused segment-Mid to senior, senior and leadership levels
✓Team size-3 direct and 5 shared resources depending on scope of the search assignments
✓Location handled-Pan India
✓Industries handled- Banking, NBFC, Fintech, Insurance, Mutual Fund, FMCG, Consulting
✓Positions closed-14 joining
Responsibilities handled
Drive talent acquisition search assignments by utilizing multiple sourcing channels including job portals- Naukri Resdex, LinkedIn postings, IIMJobs postings and references.
Conduct business development to attract, onboard new clients and grow existing clients.
Partner with the team to ensure search assignment delivery targets are consistently met.
Ensure effective data management to ensure seamless record keeping.
Ensure regular connect with clients.

HiringRecruitmentsHR ConsultingTalent AcquisitionBusiness DevelopmentTeam Management

Senior Manager

Jan 2022 – May 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

✓Role- Client relations and talent sourcing specialist
✓Industry-Permanent staffing
✓Focused segment-Mid to senior, senior and leadership levels
✓Team size-3 direct and 5 shared resources depending on scope of the search assignments
✓Location handled-Pan India
✓Industries handled- Banking, NBFC, Fintech, Insurance, Mutual Fund, FMCG, Consulting
✓Positions closed-14 joining
Responsibilities handled
Drive talent acquisition search assignments by utilizing multiple sourcing channels including job portals- Naukri Resdex, LinkedIn postings, IIMJobs postings and references.
Conduct business development to attract, onboard new clients and grow existing clients.
Partner with the team to ensure search assignment delivery targets are consistently met.
Ensure effective data management to ensure seamless record keeping.
Ensure regular connect with clients.

HiringRecruitmentsHR ConsultingTalent AcquisitionBusiness DevelopmentTeam Management

Career break

Health and well-being

Oct 2021 – Dec 2021 · 2 mos · New Delhi, Delhi

I was on a health, well being and bereavement break due to the death of my father and mother-in-law in short course of time during covid-19 as well as my own health declining post suffering from severe covid-19.

Canara hsbc oriental bank of commerce life insurance company

Manager Human Resources

Oct 2019 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurgaon, India

✓Role-HRBP and TA specialist
✓Industry-Life Insurance
✓Span-300+ employees
✓Team size-2
✓Functions handled-Support and corporate office functions
✓Location handled-Corporate office (HO)
✓Positions closed-180 joining
Responsibilities handled
Conducted sourcing through multiple channels to meet the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) target.
Executed the recruitment life cycle process from interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, offer rollout, notice period engagement and joining.
Led the performance management process, employee relations, exit and retention process management.
Designed and centrally executed the campus hiring project for front line sales (FLS) employees including pre placement talks, hiring, joining, training and deputation.
Designed and centrally executed the engagement activities program for FLS employees.
Created dashboard for employee engagement, campus hiring and talent acquisition.
Conducted fair investigation for people related disciplinary, risk and fraud cases and took necessary action as per HR risk, incidents and disciplinary policies.
Executed the internal job posting (IJP) program.

HR Business PartneringStakeholder EngagementEmployee RelationsTalent AcquisitionRecruitingcampus hiring+6

Hero fincorp.

Regional Business HR

May 2014 – Sep 2019 · 5 yrs 4 mos · South Delhi, Delhi, India

✓Role-HRBP and TA specialist
✓Industry-Non-banking financial company (NBFC)
✓Span-800+ employees
✓Team size-1
✓Functions handled-Sales and non-sales functions including support and corporate office functions
✓Location handled-North India and corporate office (HO)
✓Positions closed-790 joining
Responsibilities handled
Ensure sourcing through multiple channels to meet the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) target.
Executed the recruitment life cycle process from interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, offer rollout, notice period engagement and joining.
Led the performance management process, employee relations, exit and retention process.
Drove employee engagement programs.
Drove online learning programs across functional and behavioral topics.
Delivered training to front end employees on areas of soft skills and customer service.
Created dashboard for talent acquisition, attrition and performance management
Worked on the Great Place to Work project including creating culture audit document and centrally driving the Trust Index survey.
Conducted fair investigation for people related disciplinary, risk and fraud cases and took necessary action as per HR risk, incidents and disciplinary policies.
Prepared the HR SOP document for talent acquisition and HRBP processes.
Created and executed the employee referral program.
Created and executed the internal job posting (IJP) program.

HR Business PartneringStakeholder EngagementEmployee RelationsTalent AcquisitionRecruitingcampus hiring+10

Career break

Career transition

Apr 2014 – May 2014 · 1 mo · New Delhi, Delhi

I was on a career transition phase having left my previous organization due to a toxic work environment and culture.

HR Business PartneringStakeholder EngagementEmployee RelationsTalent AcquisitionRecruitingHR handbook+1

Rj corp retail

Deputy Manager-Human Resources

Aug 2013 – Mar 2014 · 7 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

✓Role-HRBP and TA specialist
✓Industry-Sports retail
✓Span-100+ employees
✓Team size-Individual expert contributor (IC)
✓Functions handled-Store operations
✓Location handled-North, East and South India
✓Positions closed-55 joining
Responsibilities handled
Conducted recruitment and on-boarding of store employees.
Led the performance management process, employee relations, exit and retention process.
Created the HR policies handbook and distributed it centrally to the employees.

Bharti retail limited (easyday)

Store HR Manager

Jul 2012 – Aug 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo · Ghaziabad,India · On-site

✓Role-HRBP specialist
✓Industry-Multi-brand value retail
✓Span-120+ employees
✓Team size-Individual expert contributor (IC)
✓Functions handled-Store operations
✓Location handled- Compact hyper market (CHM) store at Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Responsibilities handled
Conducted interview for store team member positions.
Conducted store team member induction training session.
Led the performance management process, employee relations, exit and retention process.
Drove employee engagement activities and promoted education @ work program.
Ensured governance of HR compliances and disciplinary process at the store.

Stakeholder EngagementTalent AcquisitionRecruitingHiringRecruitmentsTalent Sourcing+1

Bharti walmart

Area Project Lead-Talent Acquisition

Jul 2010 – Jul 2012 · 2 yrs · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

✓Role- Sourcing specialist
✓Industry-Multiband value retail and cash and carry retail
✓Team size-1-2 depending on size of the search assignments
✓Functions handled-Store operations
✓Location handled-Pan India
✓Positions closed-2000+ joining
Responsibilities handled
Did manpower sourcing through cost-effective channels like NGO’s, ITI, coaching institutions, employment exchanges, pamphlet distribution, SMS blast and word-of-mouth campaigns through foot-on-street model.
Conducted orientation training-cum- counseling session for prospective candidates.
Coordinated for medical checkups of selected candidates.
Ensured 100% onboarding of selected candidates for the assigned store.