Kalpana Joshi — Head of Talent

With a strong background in human resources management and recruitment, I bring extensive expertise in team management, strategic initiatives, performance management, screening, workforce planning, and training and development. Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and implemented employee benefits programs, organised internet recruiting efforts, managed payroll, and ensured effective Onboarding processes. I excel in HR policies, communication, succession planning, problem-solving, and talent management. My experience spans across industries, including creative services, hospitality, and education. I am skilled in screening resumes, employer branding, leadership, negotiation, and personnel management. As a versatile HR professional, I have a proven track record of delivering results and driving organisational success. Experienced HR professional skilled in pan India recruitment, handling end-to-end recruitment processes across diverse profiles from IT, FMCG, Fashion, Hotel industry, Restaurant Chain, and Payroll ESI, PF. Proficient in overseeing administrative activities and developing HR systems that meet management information needs. Expertise lies in the entire recruitment cycle, including headhunting, searching, and sourcing potential candidates through job portals, referrals, internal databases, and networking. Pan India recruitment for multiple profiles across industries like Advertising, IT, FMCG, Fashion, Hotel industry, Restaurant Chain. End-to-end recruitment process handling which includes headhunting, sourcing, and screening potential candidates from various channels like job portals, referrals, internal databases, and networking. Conducting new employee Induction programs and training sessions. Coordination with the management team for employee performance appraisals, safety measures, terminations, and hiring as per the required criteria. Establishing and maintaining an HR system that meets management information needs. Supervision of administrative activities to ensure their efficiency. Handling developmental projects for building various systems. Recruitment of candidates for company ventures of outlets and internal hiring of the company.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional with expertise in recruitment and talent management across diverse industries.

Location: South Delhi, Delhi, India

Experience: 10 yrs 9 mos

Skills

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Policy Development & Implementation
Performance Management

Career Highlights

Proven track record in end-to-end recruitment.
Expertise in designing HR policies and frameworks.
Strong leadership in talent management and employee engagement.

Work Experience

Consilium Software

Human Resources Communications Manager (10 mos)

Socio Influencer

General Manager Human Resources (3 yrs 6 mos)

Nexttt One Talent Management Private Limited

Senior Human Resources Manager (4 mos)

Senior Human Resources Manager (5 mos)

Haldivita

Head Of Human Resources (1 yr)

Empleos Consultancy

HR recruiter (2 mos)

Studio99 Academy

Human Resources Specialist (2 yrs 1 mo)

Brewbakes Hospitality And Sons PVT. LTD.

Human Resources Executive (2 yrs)

Star Tech s India

HR recruiter (10 mos)

The via Academy

Academic Counselor (1 yr 10 mos)

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA at Annamalai University

Bachelor of Arts - BA at Delhi University

Kalpana Joshi

Head of Talent

South Delhi, Delhi, India10 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Proven track record in end-to-end recruitment.
Expertise in designing HR policies and frameworks.
Strong leadership in talent management and employee engagement.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional with expertise in recruitment and talent management across diverse industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Recruitment & Talent AcquisitionPolicy Development & ImplementationPerformance Management

Other Skills

CommunicationCompensation & BenefitsESICEmployee Benefits DesignEmployee EngagementEmployer BrandingHR PoliciesHiringHuman Resources (HR)Induction ProgramInternet RecruitingInterpersonal SkillsInterviewingLeadershipLeave Management

About

Experience

10 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 6 mos

Average Tenure

10 mos

Current Experience

Consilium software

Human Resources Communications Manager

Aug 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

Socio influencer

General Manager Human Resources

Feb 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos · India · On-site

HR Manager & General Manager at Socio Influencer | Founding HR | Strategic People Leader/
Reporting directly to the Director | Founding HR professional | Senior Leadership Role
I hold a dual role overseeing both Human Resources and General Management responsibilities at a senior leadership level.
From crafting all HR policies and frameworks to managing end-to-end recruitment, payroll, employee relations, and performance systems—I’ve been at the core of shaping the company’s people culture and operations. My focus is on building strong teams, creating structured yet flexible processes, and aligning HR strategies with business growth.
With a hands-on approach and a strategic mindset, I’m passionate about building workplaces where people thrive and businesses scale effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Led end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, sourcing, screening, conducting interviews, and final hiring decisions across multiple departments.
Policy Development & Implementation: Designed, developed, and implemented all HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in alignment with company goals and compliance standards.
Payroll & Compensation Management: Managed monthly salary processing, compensation structuring, and payroll coordination to ensure accuracy and timely disbursement.
Employee Relations & Engagement: Acted as the primary point of contact for employee concerns and engagement initiatives, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Strategic HR Leadership: Collaborated with senior management to align HR strategies with business goals and ensure smooth operations across teams.
Performance Management: Set up performance appraisal systems and provided guidance to team leads on performance reviews and employee development.
Administrative & Operational Oversight: Took charge of broader administrative responsibilities in the role of GM, ensuring smooth day-to-day business operations.