Feb 2025 – Mar 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai · On-site

• Leading the Talent Acquisition, Talent Mobility and Employee Engagement for Travel Food Services Ltd. at India level - a SSP PLC UK Group.
• Handling Grievances and part of POSH Compliance Committee for TFS.
• Building teams & handling the strategic level hiring for the upcoming businesses.
• Implemented the e-Recruitment module at India level for TFS.

Sep 2018 – Feb 2025 · 6 yrs 5 mos

• Designed and implemented HR strategies aligned with company objectives across North and East regions, focusing on key business areas and engaging with management stakeholders.
• Collaborated with the HR Business Partner (HRBP) team on group initiatives and led a team of two direct reports across regions.
• Established performance evaluation systems, conducted salary reviews, and developed performance programs aimed at fostering employee growth and driving organizational success.
• Maintained and updated HR policies to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, effectively addressing any compliance issues.
• Managed the Campus Recruitment Program and the Back-to-Work Initiative, prioritizing diversity hiring to reintegrate professionals returning from career breaks.
• Led the HR digitization efforts on Oracle-based platforms and served as Change Manager for Legrand India Group, facilitating pan-India training for stakeholders to enhance the effective use of HR employee lifecycle software.
• Acted as the Regional Elle and Health & Safety Champion, driving initiatives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment while implementing health and safety protocols for compliance and employee well-being across multiple regions.
• Spearheaded employer branding initiatives by speaking at engineering and management colleges during campus hiring programs and launching diversity hiring initiatives through the Back to Work project to improve inclusive recruitment practices.
• Established the first-ever Legrand Center of Excellence for Technical Education in Uttarakhand ITIs and managed CSR projects, including lake restoration and solar panel installations at a Delhi government school, contributing to sustainable development and community engagement.

Jun 2017 – Aug 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Overhauled and implemented comprehensive end-to-end recruitment processes, successfully driving hiring efforts across commercial and plant sites throughout PAN India.
• Led and mentored the Talent Acquisition (TA) team, achieving and exceeding key hiring benchmarks such as time-to-fill, cost per hire, diversity metrics, and overall satisfaction of hiring managers and candidates.
• Developed and executed HR induction programs for new joiners, integrating Learning & Development (L&D) and Behavioral Event Interview (BEI) training, ensuring consistency across plants, regions, and branches.
• Achieved a 93.6% joining hit ratio with 100% adherence to budget, significantly optimizing recruitment effectiveness.
• Created a strategic framework for gathering and analyzing competitor data, successfully identifying and recruiting high-performing individuals.
• Implemented a new joiners' feedback process during the probation period (Melange) to enhance employee integration and performance.
• Managed third-party hiring processes for sales roles tailored to specific entity requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
• Established and enforced recruitment process guidelines, overseeing the entire recruitment cycle and building a robust talent pipeline through diverse channels.
• Conducted training sessions for managers on e3-based interviewing skills using the BEI technique, providing support in crafting job descriptions, coordinating interview logistics, and negotiating offers.
• Developed the organization’s strategic recruitment process, encompassing niche hiring and industry mapping, and trained Talent Acquisition partners across plants and commercial offices on the new methodologies.

May 2017 – Jun 2017 · 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India

Aug 2013 – Apr 2017 · 3 yrs 8 mos · New Delhi, India

• Member of PSS- Engineering Division - Handled Business Development, Client Management and Executive Search Assignments for Telecom and Infra, Real Estate, FM, CRES, IPC's, and Engineering Division.

Mar 2008 – Jun 2013 · 5 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Developed a consultant model from scratch. responsible for the recruitment business unit and it's profitability.
• Business Development, Client Management, and Recruitment Specialist - Real Estate, Infrastructure, & Engineering Sector. Handled a team of 15 members in Mumbai and additionally initiated and managed a team of WFH concept at different parts of India.
• Business Development and Facilitator - Outbound & Inbound Training- Stellar Learning, & Assessment Centers- Mindspace.

Mar 2006 – Feb 2008 · 1 yr 11 mos · Mumbai

• Business Development, Client Management and Recruitment Specialist for the Infra, Construction and Engineering division.

Jan 2001 – Jan 2004 · 3 yrs · Mumbai

• Sales representative for BMS solutions- Configurations of Electronic Security with Architectural Hardware.

Jun 1998 – Oct 1999 · 1 yr 4 mos · dehradun

• Sales Representative and Marketing Event Management professional for Maruti Cars.