Nov 2016 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• People Champions offered credible, high quality consulting advice on HR, management and employment related issues to Airpay:
• Some of the key achievements:
• 1. Talent Acquisition:
• Identified and appointed Heads of Sales and Finance teams at Delhi,Bangalore and Mumbai with in the first 3 months.
• Helped Airpay scale up fast by setting up Sales and Business Development teams for Delhi and Bangalore
• Lowest attrition rate and highest ROI amongst employees hired by People Champions.
• 2. HR Operations
• advising on day to day operational HR issues and employee relations;
• advising on the implications of changes in employment legislation or law;
• assisting in carrying out discipline, workplace or grievance investigations;
• assisting in a merger or acquisition, change in structure, or opening a new location in India;
• development of a performance management program that fits the business and its employees.

Jun 2014 – Nov 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• People Champions headhunted core engineering and sales team members working closely with co-founders. Set up HR and Managed End to End HR activities.

Mar 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai

• People Champions is an innovative start-up hiring company that is dedicated to helping businesses find and recruit the most talented professionals in their respective fields. With years of experience in the recruiting industry, People Champions understands the challenges that companies face in identifying and hiring the right people for their organizations.
• At People Champions, we believe that hiring is not just a transactional process, but an opportunity to build long-term relationships between employers and employees. That's why we take a personalized and consultative approach to each recruitment project we undertake. Our team of experienced recruiters works closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and culture, and then uses our vast network of contacts and cutting-edge tools to identify and attract the best candidates for their roles.
• Our mission is to help our clients build successful and diverse teams that can drive their businesses forward. We believe that by hiring the right people, businesses can achieve their goals and create a positive impact on their communities. At People Champions, we are passionate about matching talented individuals with great companies, and we are committed to making the hiring process as smooth and efficient as possible for both employers and candidates.

Mar 2010 – Dec 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• People Champions reviewed prevalent human resources policies,procedures, documentation and systems to identify needs for improvement and enhancement of the HR function as well as to assess compliance with ever-changing rules and regulations. Revealed grey areas and provided recommendations and suggestions for the remedy of these challenges.

Oct 2008 – Aug 2009 · 10 mos

•  Developed and implemented recruiting program at all levels.
•  Established internal communication programs to employees and management on company’s new programs and changes.
•  Oversaw HR, HRIS, Travel, Management coaching/counselling, organizational development, succession planning, standard practices, compensation and benefits.
•  Identify training and development needs of the employees involved in the process through job analysis, appraisal and regular consultation with the Functional Managers and to develop a Training Schedule. Develop / determine appropriate training/ instruction methodologies, format in order to ensure that new employees get adequately trained
•  Performance Management Systems by Conducting Job Analysis & setting the Standards and Targets. Preparing & forwarding the Performance Appraisals every year to concerned departments. Implementing the Bell Curve system.

Dec 2007 – Nov 2008 · 11 mos

•  Talent Acquisition at all levels with Key focus on productivity, utilization, development and retention. Facilitate implementation of corporate Talent Acquisition, Develop retention strategy & talent management processes for employees. Facilitating the induction & training programs for all new recruits. Conducting manpower planning & Talent Acquisition, Attrition Analysis, Rewards & Recognition & HRIS.
•  Performance Management Systems: Appraisals and Assessments, Incentives. Continuously track the employee engagement levels through company surveys and initiate corrective actions in case of any problem areas.
•  Compensation & Benefits: Compensation Policies, Review and Revision.
•  Employee Relations & Welfare Activities: Managing Employee Relations, Benefits & Welfare.

Aug 2006 – Dec 2007 · 1 yr 4 mos

•  Oversee human resources at 5 facilities and offices through 3 cities.
•  Setup HR Policies and procedures.
•  Designed and presented management training programs ranging from first line supervisors to senior management teams to facilitate understanding of employment relations, diversity issues, recruiting and organizational development. This training program functioned as a cornerstone for employee retention and increased employee morale.

Mar 2003 – Aug 2005 · 2 yrs 5 mos

•  Recruitment, Assisting in Training and Induction Programme. Responsible for assisting in outlining and managing HR budget (recruitment & reward costs, HR dept. operating costs).
•  Assisted in implementing HR systems, Policies & Procedures. Identify trends and proactively address issues of high turnover, sickness and cost savings with the Business unit. Assisted all people related HR initiatives for the organization. Administer, direct, and review employee benefit programs. Handle the performance management requirements of the team.