Prasan Das — Co-Founder

I build HR functions that scale — from 0 to 1, and from 1 to 100. Over 13 years I've partnered with Founders, CEOs, and global leadership teams across high-growth startups and Global Capability Centres to turn people strategy into business outcomes. Whether that's scaling a team 5× in 9 months, reducing attrition from 45% to 9%, or building an HR function from scratch when there's no playbook to follow. From 2024, I chose to work independently with early-stage startups as a fractional HR advisor — building HR infrastructure, scaling teams, and advising Founders on workforce strategy. That experience sharpened my ability to move fast, make decisions with incomplete information, and deliver in ambiguous environments. I'm now looking for a full-time Senior HRBP, Head of HR, or Director-level role at a startup or mid-size company where I can build something lasting and be a genuine thought partner to leadership. What I bring: → HR build from the ground up (0→1 across 5 companies) → Workforce scaling and headcount planning during hyper-growth → Direct partnership with Founders and CxOs on people strategy → Culture-building in fast-moving, high-ambiguity environments → Track record: 5× headcount scaling | 45%→9% attrition | 92% ESAT Open to: Major Cities (on-site/hybrid) | Remote-first companies Reach me: Das.prasan09@gmail.com | +91 9004451079

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader specializing in high-growth startups and organizational development.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 14 yrs 6 mos

Skills

Hr Strategy
Workforce Planning
Talent Management
Hr Business Partnering
Employee Engagement

Career Highlights

Built HR functions from scratch across multiple companies.
Reduced attrition from 45% to 9% through targeted initiatives.
Scaled teams rapidly during hyper-growth phases.

Work Experience

DeCharge Network

Fractional Head – People & Organisation (11 mos)

Self-employed

Independent Human Resources Consultant (10 mos)

Career Break

Health and well-being (7 mos)

Chingari

Manager - HR Business Partner (1 yr 6 mos)

Fossil

Manager HR II (6 mos)

SmartStream Technologies

Manager, Human Resource (3 mos)

Assistant Manager Human Resources (3 yrs 2 mos)

Senior Executive Human Resources (1 yr 4 mos)

Bista solutions

HR Manager (4 yrs 3 mos)

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Deputy Manager (1 yr 2 mos)

ITC Limited

Intern (5 mos)

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at International School Of Business And Media, Noida

BBA at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

+2 at Bishop Westcott Boys School

Prasan Das

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India14 yrs 6 mos experience

Key Highlights

Built HR functions from scratch across multiple companies.
Reduced attrition from 45% to 9% through targeted initiatives.
Scaled teams rapidly during hyper-growth phases.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader specializing in high-growth startups and organizational development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr StrategyWorkforce PlanningTalent ManagementHr Business PartneringEmployee Engagement

Other Skills

organisation designHR frameworksstrategic initiativesperformance rhythmsleadership effectivenessHR consultingculture buildingtalent attractionorganizational effectivenessemployer brandingtalent acquisitionHR digitalizationworkforce restructuringsuccession planningleadership development

About

Experience

14 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 11 mos

Average Tenure

11 mos

Current Experience

Decharge network

Fractional Head – People & Organisation

Jun 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Led organisation design and workforce planning; defining structures, reporting layers, and KRAs/KPIs to support rapid scale and operational maturity.
Built legally compliant HR frameworks and scalable workforce models (on-roll, contractual, consultant) across multi-state operations, reducing compliance risk and optimising cost.
Drove execution of high-priority strategic initiatives by ensuring alignment, ownership, and timely delivery across cross-functional teams.
Established structured business planning and performance rhythms (monthly reviews, OKRs, KPIs), enabling predictable execution and outcome visibility.
Strengthened leadership effectiveness and high-performance culture through coaching, 1:1 cadences, feedback loops, and inter-team alignment mechanisms

organisation designworkforce planningHR frameworksstrategic initiativesperformance rhythmsleadership effectiveness+2

Self-employed

Independent Human Resources Consultant

Jul 2024 – May 2025 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Spearheaded a dedicated HR consulting vertical for startups focused on building culture, talent attraction, and organizational effectiveness.
Enabled agile workforce solutions by onboarding 27+ professionals for targeted initiatives, accelerating delivery and business growth.

HR consultingculture buildingtalent attractionorganizational effectivenessHR StrategyTalent Management

Career break

Health and well-being

Nov 2023 – Jun 2024 · 7 mos · Bangalore

Chingari

Manager - HR Business Partner

Apr 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

✔ Scaled workforce 3X through employer branding, streamlined hiring, and talent acquisition strategies.
✔ Achieved 92% ESAT by driving engagement, retention, and leadership development programs.
✔ Reduced attrition below 10% with targeted career growth plans and mentorship initiatives.
✔ Implemented HR digitalization (KEKA HRMS & ATS), improving efficiency by 35% and onboarding speed by 50%.
✔ Led workforce restructuring, achieving 40% cost reduction with seamless transitions and zero legal disputes.
✔ Revamped compensation structures, aligning pay scales, ESOPs, and incentives to improve retention.
✔ Enhanced organizational culture & employee relations, reducing complaints by 15% and strengthening feedback mechanisms.
📌 Key Impact: Scaled teams, optimized HR operations, strengthened leadership, and built a high-performance culture.

employer brandingtalent acquisitionemployee engagementHR digitalizationworkforce restructuringTalent Management+1

Fossil

Manager HR II

Sep 2021 – Mar 2022 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

✔ Built and led a high-performing HR team, driving excellence in talent acquisition and workforce planning.
✔ Closed 72+ critical positions in IT, E-commerce, Risk, and Compliance within 6 months, optimizing hiring efficiency.
✔ Executed succession planning (9-Grid Box & CPID framework), aligning 60% of leadership roles with successors.
✔ Partnered with global teams to identify & develop high-potential (HIPO) talent, strengthening leadership pipelines.
📌 Key Impact: Scaled hiring, built a top-tier HR team, optimized talent pipelines, and enhanced workforce planning.

talent acquisitionworkforce planningsuccession planningleadership developmentTalent ManagementHR Strategy

Smartstream technologies

3 roles

Manager, Human Resource

Jun 2021 – Sep 2021 · 3 mos

Managed the end-to-end employee lifecycle for 600+ employees across Bangalore and Jaipur, achieving a 90% ESAT score and enhancing employee well-being and engagement during remote work in COVID-19.

employee lifecycle managementemployee engagementHR analyticsHR Business PartneringEmployee Engagement

Assistant Manager Human Resources

Promoted

Mar 2018 – May 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos

✔ Partnered with global HR teams and spearheaded the revamp of key HR processes to support remote work at business and regional levels, ensuring seamless operations.
✔ Reduced attrition from 45% to 9% by implementing targeted mentorship & retention programs.
✔ Digitized HR operations by implementing ATS, performance reviews, and wellness programs, increasing efficiency.
✔ Ensured 95% business continuity during COVID-19, developing remote work frameworks & HR policies.
✔ Managed HR compliance for audits (PCIDSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001), ensuring certification standards were met.
Key Impact: Optimised HR processes for remote work, improved retention, enhanced compliance, and strengthened global HR collaboration.

HR processesmentorship programsHR complianceEmployee EngagementTalent Management

Senior Executive Human Resources

Nov 2016 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

✔ Spearheaded POSH compliance for 900+ employees, implementing policies and awareness programs that reduced workplace grievances by 20%.
✔ Established night shift operations in Bangalore & Mumbai, hiring 18 employees in just 2 months, ensuring full compliance and seamless execution.
✔ Onboarded 100+ employees within 3 months for the Managed Service Function, ensuring SOC 2 compliance and achieving an 81% onboarding satisfaction score.

Bista solutions

HR Manager

Aug 2012 – Nov 2016 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

✔ Scaled workforce from 20 to 270+ employees across India, UAE, USA, and Canada, implementing strategic hiring and workforce planning.
✔ Built the HR function from the ground up, collaborating with the CEO to establish policies, processes, and performance management systems.
✔ Developed a tax-efficient compensation structure, introduced incentive programs, retention bonuses, and employee loan facilities, enhancing financial well-being.
✔ Implemented employee engagement initiatives, including R&R programs, town halls, and structured feedback mechanisms, boosting satisfaction by 25%.
✔ Established streamlined HR operations, ensuring compliance across multiple geographies and supporting business growth.
📌 Key Impact: Successfully built and scaled HR operations, enhanced engagement, optimized compensation strategies, and supported global expansion.

POSH compliancenight shift operationsonboarding