May 2022 – Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Led talent acquisition & management for Jio Product & Devices, Jio Chat business in Navi Mumbai, India.
• Enhanced candidate & employee experience throughout recruitment & employee life cycle.
• Implemented strategies to attract top talent and retain high-performing employees.

Feb 2022 – May 2022 · 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

• Led a team of 7 members to automate HR processes at Tata 1mg, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
• Managed employee lifecycle on HRMS - Darwin system, ensuring seamless onboarding, performance management, and exit processes.
• Handled employee grievances and fostered positive employee relations through effective communication of company policies.

Apr 2021 – Feb 2022 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Led Talent Acquisition vertical for high volume and lateral hiring for Non-Tech / Tech positions at Ola Financial Services & Ola Mobility.
• Developed and executed full lifecycle talent acquisition strategies for various job levels and core competencies.
• Built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction by resolving recruitment issues.

May 2016 – Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Hybrid

• Worked as an HR consultant for various clients.

Mar 2013 – Feb 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India · On-site

• Led the migration of employees from 3 different group companies into one entity, Global Team Blue, in WPP Group.
• Partnered with Talent Management teams to determine competitive salary ranges and make informed compensation decisions.
• Ensured compliance with legal and ethical recruiting practices and policies.
• Managed vendor relationships with recruitment agencies, staffing firms, and other third-party providers.

Sep 2012 – Feb 2013 · 5 mos · New Delhi Area, India · On-site

• Developed and executed talent acquisition strategies for various job levels, ensuring recruitment SLAs were consistently achieved.
• Resolved recruitment-related issues to ensure customer satisfaction and supported team members in prioritizing and closing positions on time.

Apr 2009 – Sep 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India · On-site

• Managed recruitment for launch of 7 North circles (Delhi, UP (East &West), Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Bihar).
• Developing and implementing recruitment strategies: Responsible for developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent to the company. This would include identifying and utilizing various recruitment channels, such as job boards, social media, and referrals.
• Sourcing candidates: Required to proactively source and identify potential candidates for various positions. This would involve reviewing resumes, conducting phone screens, and scheduling interviews.
• Conducting interviews: Responsible for conducting interviews with candidates to assess their skills, experience, and fit with the company culture.
• Managing the hiring process: Responsible for managing the entire hiring process, from posting job openings to making job offers to successful candidates.
• Building and maintaining a talent pipeline: Responsible for building and maintaining a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future job openings.
• Collaborating with hiring managers: Work closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and ensure that recruitment efforts are aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
• Analyzing recruitment metrics: Analyze recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill and cost-per-hire to identify areas for improvement and optimize the recruitment process.
• Leading and managing the talent acquisition team: Providing guidance and coaching to ensure that team members are meeting their goals and objectives.

Dec 2008 – Apr 2009 · 4 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Remote

• As a talent acquisition lead, primary responsibility is to oversee the entire recruitment process for the organization and ensure that it aligns with the company's goals and objectives.

Nov 2003 – Nov 2008 · 5 yrs · New Delhi Area, India · On-site

• Source candidates for various positions within the company. This would involve utilizing various recruitment channels, such as job boards, social media, and referrals, to identify potential candidates.
• Conducting initial screening: Review resumes and conduct initial screenings to assess candidates' qualifications and fit for the position.
• Scheduling and coordinating interviews: Responsible for scheduling and coordinating interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Building relationships with candidates: Need to build and maintain relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Collaborating with hiring managers: Work closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and ensure that recruitment efforts are aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
• Assisting with job offer process: Need to assist with the job offer process, including negotiating salary and benefits packages with candidates.
• Tracking recruitment metrics: Need to track recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill and cost-per-hire, to assess the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and identify areas for improvement.
• Participating in employer branding efforts: Involved in employer branding efforts to help promote the company as an employer of choice.
• Employee Engagement core team - Primary responsibility is to create and execute initiatives that increase employee satisfaction, motivation, and loyalty within the organization.
• Creating employee engagement activities is critical in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains top talent. This would involve designing and implementing engagement programs, measuring employee engagement levels, analyzing feedback, and collaborating with HR and management to align engagement initiatives with the company's goals and objectives.

Dec 2000 – Nov 2003 · 2 yrs 11 mos · New Delhi Area, India · On-site

• Conducting market research: Conduct market research to gather information on consumer behavior, industry trends, and competitive landscape. This would involve collecting and analyzing data from various sources such as surveys, focus groups, and industry reports.
• Creating and maintaining databases: Create and maintain databases of relevant information such as customer demographics, sales data, and industry benchmarks.
• Providing recommendations: Based on your analysis, provide recommendations to the team.
• Monitoring industry trends: Monitor industry trends and developments, such as new products, technologies, and competitors.

May 1999 – Dec 2000 · 1 yr 7 mos · New Delhi Area, India · On-site

• Office management: Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the office, including space planning, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
• Facilities management: Responsible for managing the organization's facilities, including building maintenance, security, and safety.
• Vendor management: Responsible for managing relationships with vendors, including negotiating contracts and ensuring that services are delivered as agreed.
• Records management: Responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, including personnel files, financial records, and legal documents.
• Event planning: Responsible for planning and organizing company events, such as meetings, conferences, and social events.