Jun 2021 – Feb 2022 · 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Dream11, India’s largest fantasy sports platform, has set a strong benchmark for innovation, agility, and a people-first culture. Drawing inspiration from Dream11’s business vision and core values, I played a key role in building and scaling DreamPay, its fintech arm, expanding the team to over 80 professionals and driving its growth journey smoothly and strategically.
• At DreamPay, I:
• Led the end-to-end setup of HR, culture, and operations aligned with Dream11’s philosophy.
• Designed and implemented policies and frameworks inspired by Dream11, ensuring cultural consistency and employee engagement.
• Established systems and processes that enhanced operational efficiency and team collaboration.
• Drove talent acquisition, capability development, and retention strategies to build a strong, future-ready workforce.
• Fostered a high-performance culture centered on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Partnered with leadership to align people strategy with business growth objectives, ensuring agility and scalability.
• Championed a collaborative, inclusive, and engaging work environment, empowering teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Through these initiatives, I successfully positioned DreamPay as a high-performing and purpose-driven business unit, deeply connected to Dream11’s overall mission and long-term growth strategy.

Oct 2014 – May 2021 · 6 yrs 7 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• I translate the organization’s vision into actionable HR strategies that drive business growth, performance, and workforce readiness.
• I lead end-to-end talent management, including acquisition, development, engagement, and succession planning, to build a future-ready workforce.
• I design and implement leadership development and capability-building programs that strengthen talent pipelines and foster high performance.
• I champion a culture of excellence, inclusion, and accountability through progressive people practices and employee experience initiatives.
• I ensure strict compliance with labor laws, ethical standards, and governance frameworks while upholding the organization’s values.
• I leverage analytics and data-driven insights to enhance decision-making, optimize workforce planning, and drive operational efficiency.
• I collaborate closely with business leaders to enable transformation, align people strategies with business goals, and deliver measurable impact.
• I focus on building an agile, high-performing organization that thrives on innovation, adaptability, and sustainable growth.

Jul 2013 – Sep 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Talent Acquisition Leadership – TimesofMoney
• Spearheaded the end-to-end recruitment function, reporting to the Head of HR, and leading PAN India and global hiring across multiple business verticals.
• Led strategic hiring across all levels and functions, including Technology, Product, Digital Marketing, Sales, IS, and frontline customer engagement roles, ensuring alignment with evolving business priorities.
• Designed and executed data-driven talent acquisition strategies, leveraging workforce analytics, market intelligence, and talent mapping to improve quality of hire.
• Built and optimized a multi-channel sourcing ecosystem — integrating digital platforms, job portals, social media, employee referrals, campus partnerships, and niche talent networks to expand reach and diversity.
• Established a structured, competency-based selection process, ensuring consistency, transparency, and a superior candidate experience.
• Continuously refined hiring models to drive agility, cost-effectiveness, and reduced time-to-hire, maintaining efficiency across large-scale recruitment mandates.
• Partnered closely with business leaders to forecast talent needs, enabling proactive workforce planning and ensuring the right talent pipeline for business growth.

Sep 2009 – May 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• End-to-End HR Management
• Managed PAN India recruitment for Mauj Mobile and Mobango, including walk-ins, campus drives, vendor coordination, and onboarding.
• Ensured cost-effective and timely hiring through referrals, job portals, and optimized recruitment processes.
• Planned and executed employee engagement initiatives to boost motivation, retention, and workplace satisfaction.
• Addressed employee relations matters, resolved grievances, conducted exit interviews, and fostered a positive work environment.
• Oversaw HR operations including onboarding, probation, transfers, and exit formalities.
• Facilitated learning & development programs aligned with business needs and supported performance management processes.

Mar 2008 – Dec 2008 · 9 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• HR & Talent Acquisition Leadership – Hungama.com
• Led end-to-end recruitment across Mobile, Digital, Gaming, Creative, Technology, and Consumer Business divisions, ensuring alignment with organizational growth and talent needs.
• Partnered with functional heads to strategically plan manpower requirements and design effective hiring strategies.
• Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, sourcing top talent through diverse channels including job portals, referrals, advertisements, and targeted headhunting.
• Conducted resume screening, preliminary and panel interviews, negotiated offers, and ensured seamless onboarding for new hires.
• Performed market mapping and competitive analysis to shape recruitment strategies in line with industry trends.
• Designed and coordinated structured induction programs, enabling faster integration and engagement of new employees.
• Maintained proactive employee relations, collecting feedback, addressing grievances, and fostering a positive, high-performance workplace culture.
• Provided regular recruitment updates to the COO, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and timely fulfillment of talent requirements

Sep 2005 – Mar 2008 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Talent Acquisition & Client Partnership
• Delivered strategic talent solutions by partnering with top-tier clients, ensuring the right candidates were placed at the right time to meet organizational goals.
• Led executive search and headhunting initiatives, leveraging multiple sourcing channels, including portals, referrals, and direct outreach, to attract high-caliber talent.
• Conducted rigorous HR assessments to evaluate candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural alignment with client organizations.
• Maintained strong client relationships, providing insights on talent market trends and aligning recruitment strategies with evolving business needs.
• Supervised and mentored a team of five, driving high performance, professional growth, and achievement of recruitment targets.
• Successfully executed end-to-end recruitment campaigns for high-profile clients across Media, Entertainment, and Digital sectors.
• Key Clients: Sony Entertainment Television, Walt Disney, Star TV, Yahoo India, Big FM, Sa Re Ga Ma, Percept Holdings, Zapak.com, Times of India, MTV.