Prashant Bhagat

Head of Talent

Pune, Maharashtra, India19 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in Talent Acquisition and L&D functions.
Proven track record in HR process automation.
Strong focus on building future-ready workforce.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in Talent Management and Organizational Development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent ManagementHr StrategyHuman ResourcesTalent Development

Other Skills

Talent AcquisitionLearning & DevelopmentHR process automationContinuous improvementIndustry best practicesGrievance ManagementStrategic HR PoliciesOrganizational DevelopmentPerformance ManagementBusiness PlanningRewards & RecognitionLeadership RecruitmentEmployee Engagement InitiativesRecruitingTeam Management

About

I currently oversee Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development (L&D) functions. In this role managing end-to-end recruitment strategies and capability-building initiatives aligned with business goals. My role involves partnering closely with leadership and stakeholders to ensure timely hiring of quality talent while building a strong, future-ready workforce. I am actively involved in driving HR process automation, streamlining recruitment and L&D workflows, and improving system efficiency through the use of technology and data-driven practices. This includes optimizing hiring processes, reducing turnaround time, enhancing candidate and employee experience, and ensuring accuracy and compliance across HR operations. In addition, I focus on implementing best practices across the HR domain, including standardized hiring frameworks, structured onboarding, competency-based interviews, learning architecture, and governance mechanisms.

Experience

19 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

6 mos

Current Experience

Eka

Head of Talent Management

Nov 2025 – Present · 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Leading Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development functions with a strategic focus on HR process automation, continuous improvement, and implementation of industry best practices to support scalable future

Talent AcquisitionLearning & DevelopmentHR process automationContinuous improvementIndustry best practicesTalent Management+1

Pinnacle industries limited

General Manager - Human Resources Department

Dec 2020 – Nov 2025 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

At Pinnacle Industries Limited, my focus has been on spearheading the Human Resources department, with a keen emphasis on talent development and performance management. Our team has successfully crafted strategies that align with business objectives, fostering a modern and inclusive workplace.
Leveraging expertise in HR functions, the organization has seen transformative growth in productivity and culture, with a strategic approach to staffing, talent management, and organizational development. Partnering across all levels, we've established robust relational networks, contributing to the company's operational goals and supporting departments company-wide.

Talent DevelopmentGrievance ManagementStrategic HR PoliciesOrganizational DevelopmentPerformance ManagementBusiness Planning+4

Cuelogic technologies | an lti company

Human Resources Manager

Sep 2018 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos · Pune Area, India

Talent DevelopmentGrievance ManagementStrategic HR PoliciesOrganizational DevelopmentPerformance ManagementBusiness Planning+3

Force motors ltd

Manager - Human Resources

Feb 2018 – Aug 2018 · 6 mos · Pune Area, India

Talent DevelopmentGrievance ManagementStrategic HR PoliciesOrganizational DevelopmentPerformance ManagementRewards & Recognition+3

Rolls-royce power systems

Manager - Human Resources

Feb 2011 – Dec 2017 · 6 yrs 10 mos · Pune Area, India

Proficient in managing modern HR Systems with skills in maintaining harmonious employee relations among various management levels through efficient administration and resolution of employees’ grievances.
Expertise in actively building HR policies & procedures; working with internal & external recruiting partners for planning & acquiring strategic hires and establishing center of excellence by understanding market scenarios.
Skilled in developing/ implementing corporate social responsibility activities and development of the talent acquisition vision and strategies for robust organizational growth and the alignment of talent management strategies with company goals

Talent DevelopmentStrategic HR PoliciesOrganizational DevelopmentPerformance ManagementBusiness PlanningRewards & Recognition+3

Giesecke+devrient

Business Unit - HR

Sep 2009 – Jan 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos · Pune Area, India

Single point of contact - handling end to end HR related activities
Recognized talent from various sources viz. job portals, placement consultants, referrals etc.
Accountable for ensuring salary fitment and offer roll out; carrying out the Induction & orientation program for new recruits
Involved in Performing Training Needs Identification through PMS. Carrying out Training Needs Analysis and ensuring identification of Internal / External Trainers
Benchmarking Rewards & Recognitions through participation in external survey benchmarking process
Responsible for co-ordination of the Appraisals, compiling rating chart & comments in central repository and presenting it to management for discussions
Maintaining of database & files of employees & related documentation
Maintenance of Resource allocation report

Talent DevelopmentStrategic HR PoliciesEmployee Engagement InitiativesHuman Resources

Aftek ltd.

HRD

Oct 2006 – Sep 2009 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Pune Area, India

Responsible for preparing a scheduler for the entire Campus recruitment, coordinating with the colleges and conducted campus interviews for projects and final placements in various colleges.
Recruitment: Job Analysis - Candidate Sourcing - Accessing portals and conducting HR interviews.
Induction: Responsible for completing all the joining formalities.
Maintaining of database & files of employees & related documentation.
Maintenance of Resource allocation report.