Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Remote

• Helping fast-growing companies across the globe close critical roles in 30 days
• Successfully launched a novel model for global companies to establish their HR function in India within 24 hours
• Expanded client base to 5 countries in less than 9 months: India, USA, Japan, Singapore and Europe
• Building automated software to streamline HR operations and Employer of Record (EOR) services

Mar 2022 – Jul 2022 · 4 mos · Remote

• HRIS Implementation: Evaluated and Implemented Bamboo HR for a fully remote global team of 150 across 24 countries
• Introduced data-driven strategies like monthly recruitment reports & assessment scorecards for informed decision-making
• Elevated onboarding process with leadership sessions & hobby clubs resulting in 90% exceptional rating from new hires

Feb 2021 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr

• Led an HR team of 8 for offices across 4 locations for an employee strength of 800+
• Hired 300+ in 7 months. Introduced intelligent sourcing methods to improve quality of hire
• Streamlined existing processes around compliance and ensured audit readiness for IPO

Mar 2018 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area/ Delhi

• Helping technology startups hire the best tech minds in less than 30 days. We provide the following services:
• End to end recruitment
• Hiring talent from international locations
• Helping with international expansion
• Talent Acquisition:
• o Helped startups hire for critical roles in Tech & Leadership roles across globe with avg closure time of 30 days
• o Hired Blockchain engineer for a San Francisco based startup in less than 15 days
• Worked for positions like : Software Engineer, Data Science Engineer, Blockchain engineer, Mobile Developer, Engineering Manager, Growth Manager, Digital Marketing Specialist, AVP Operations, VP Engineering, Machine Learning Expert, Etc
• Worked with more than 50 clients across the globe
• Automated recruitment software: Partnered with tech professionals to build a data-science driven solution to automate candidate screening and provide applicants with real-time feedback

Nov 2016 – Feb 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · Mumbai

• Team Management: Led and trained a team of 6 people to build a strong in-house recruitment and HR Operations team
• Talent Acquisition:
• o Hired 150+ people globally for niche positions including Leadership roles in-house in 8 months, thus saving USD
• 200k. Brought down average closure time to less than 30 days.
• o Redesigned recruitment process: Introduced behavioral and situational questions to check for cultural fitment and
• designed structured interviews, also trained interviewers
• Business Partnering:
• o Org Structure: Designed company-wide organizational-structure for employees across 4 countries
• o High Performing Culture: Designed an agile Performance Management process to keep people motivated in a high
• growth startup. Improved productivity of new joinee by implementing 30-60-90 check-in sessions
• o Positive reinforcement: Executed team building exercises for 200 members across 4 countries like “Thank you
• week”, Company-wide team games etc. to create a cohesive work environment.

Mar 2015 – Sep 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Mentoring: Led and trained a team of 10+ people to build a strong in-house recruitment and HR Operations team
• Talent Acquisition:
• o Hired 300 people using social-media and other innovative sourcing channels bringing closure time to less than 30
• days thus saving 300k USD and helping business grow by 4x in less than 1.5 years.
• o Employer Branding: Used company culture videos, redesigned JD’s, Executed a successful hackathon with footfall
• of 200 professionals and Arranged multiple meetups to create buzz in the community
• o Designed and executed recruitment strategies for Bulk, Tech, Leadership and Campus Hiring
• Business Partnering:
• o Layoffs: Led smooth execution of 2 major layoffs of 130 and 250 people each by keeping current force motivated
• and avoiding negative PR which was appreciated by investors
• o Change management: Continuously evolved policies and processes as company grew from 80 to 350
• o Performance appraisal: Executed company’s first every appraisal process for 200 employees
• o Payroll Processing; Attendance & Leave Management for overall organization on a monthly basis
• o Employee Relations and engagement: Managed employee queries, served as a liaison with legal firm as needed.
• HRIS Implementation: Did project planning execution of HRIS system for various modules
• Promoted to Head HR position from Senior HR manager effective April 2016

Sep 2014 – Mar 2015 · 6 mos · Delhi, India · Remote

• Client acquisition: Successfully on-boarded 25+ clients in 5 months
• Analyzed qualitative and quantitative aspects of recruitment process to optimize it bringing closure time to avg 30 days
• Recruitment: Hired 40 people in 6 months for leadership, tech and non-tech roles.

Feb 2014 – Aug 2014 · 6 mos · Gurgaon, India

• Talent Acquisition: Helped build the team by recruiting for various positions across different functions by managing the entire recruitment lifecycle. Hired over 30 people in the course of 5 months by using most effective channels
• HR Operations: In Coordination with the central HR Team at Snapdeal helped manage day-to-day HR operation activities.
• Merger: Helped in smooth transitioning of entire Klickpay team to core Snapdeal team during the merger by managing paperwork and effectively managing emotional chaos in internal team
• Increased Employee Value Proposition: Introduced employee engagement activities to improve team bonding and improve company culture. Increased brand awareness of company by using social media and interactive surveys in the process.

Jun 2013 – Aug 2013 · 2 mos · Columbus, Ohio Area

• Project Planning: Facilitated planning for various HRIT projects by bridging the gap between business and IT department and coordinating requirements from both sides
• Project Management: Worked as a project manager and managed the HR data integration Framework project thus maintaining consistency of data across various departments

May 2012 – Aug 2012 · 3 mos · Noida Area, India

• Attrition Analytics: Conducted research at a National level in India to study major causes resulting in high attrition of 22% in the IT sector in India. Conducted surveys in 3 phases for 700 employees by implementing one on one interviews, focus groups, and random sampling techniques during the research
• Future HR Analytics: Analyzed ratio of baby boomers & millennial in different projects and devised methods to create the right ratio to improve project timeline, quality
• Innovative HR Policies: Designed long term incentive plans including innovative programs like education for children fund to retain talent for long term.

Aug 2011 – May 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos · Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Writing a research paper with a senior professor analyzing marketing mistakes companies make when entering international market

Jun 2009 – Jul 2009 · 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India

• Telecom technology development center Government of India, handling projects of national importance.
• Conducted survey analysis for 100 employees across 25 departments and analyzed intranet compatibility issues to resolve miscommunication issues within organization.
• Conducted orientation sessions for 100 new trainees
• Assisted hiring manager in interview process and mentorship of other trainees.