Nov 2008 – Sep 2015 · 6 yrs 10 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Joined IndiaFirst Life Insurance Co. Ltd with responsibility for recruiting 1000+ employees across all levels, setting up compensation structure, defining Key Performance Indicators, managing career growth of 1600+ members across the organization. I assisted the three shareholders, with whom I worked initially, in acquiring business plan approval from IRDAI and getting MD and CEO on-board.
• Responsible for talent acquisition and management, training and development of employees, succession planning, grooming managers, performance management system and vendor management – I’ve tried to fulfil these responsibilities using latest technology in HR analytics and MIS. I was also instrumental in putting HR and company policies in place.
• With a track record of ensuring one of the lowest attrition rates in the industry, I’ve assisted the company to rank among Top 100 Workplaces Study 2013 in India. We also achieved ranking among Top 5 Companies for Flexibility and Work Life Balance in 2013 and Top 5 Best Companies for Performance Management System in 2014.

Sep 2005 – Oct 2008 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

• Served as the HR Business Partner to the SVP of Sales
• Partnered with regional HR and sales managers to identify key attributes, development assignments and performance metrics to ensure high potential candidates grew in development roles
• Implemented a national, high potential development feedback system that showcased talent to senior leadership that ensured these leaders were promotion-ready within 18 months
• Co-facilitated annual succession planning and organization review sessions with the management team and developed tools and development assignments to revitalize the high-potential sales leader program
• Advised on change management initiatives transitioning 5000+ employees by designing high-performing strategies and executable solutions to support organizational design, performance management (PACER), campus recruitment, compensation, leadership development and employee engagement

Jan 2004 – Sep 2005 · 1 yr 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Developed HR Business Partner Roles leading to organizational change, leadership development, succession planning, recruitment, employee relations and compensation plans and implementation
• Guided and advised management in developing strategic plans on organizational and staffing issues.
• Responsible for recruitment across organization by coordinating with head hunters, placement consultants and job portals
• Assessed recruitment process effectiveness and implemented changes to it, to recruit 1500+ employees in FY 2004-05
• Reported to the chairman as member of the web organizing committee responsible for online functions of the company
• Initiated employee welfare activities like birthday and anniversary celebrations, annual get-together and stress therapy sessions

Dec 1999 – Dec 2002 · 3 yrs · Mumbai Area, India

• Responsible for managing 25 trainers, taking care of their recruitment, training, performance management, payroll processing and welfare. I also managed batch intake of 80 students every 6 months and ensured their smooth training.