Dec 2023 – Sep 2024 · 9 mos · Kirkland, Washington, United States · Remote

Jun 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · Hybrid

• As the Head of Talent Acquisition and Lead Corporate Business Partnering, in my role in scaling Mensa from a team of just 5 to over 1800 employees across 3 different countries. I oversee the entire employee life-cycle management, from Mergers and Acquisitions, recruitment to payroll, employee engagement, and exit formalities.
• My achievements speak volumes about my expertise in implementing best practices in HR policies and processes, ensuring that employee records remain confidential and resolving conflicts for team members. I lead audits for legal due diligence, ensuring that HR compliance and statutory audits are met.
• I conduct "skip levels" and work closely with the founder's office to align HR policies with Mensa's core values, thereby identifying areas for improvement and gauging employee satisfaction. I have built a talented HR team in India, UAE, and USA, creating seamless leadership transitions through succession plans.
• As a skilled leader, I prioritize motivating employees and building competent teams. I am passionate about ensuring Mensa's continued success and the satisfaction of its employees.

Apr 2019 – Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• My experienced here as HR professional with an extensive track record in talent acquisition, onboarding, talent management, and policy creation and management. I have a proven ability to define and refine HR policies across all business verticals, resulting in significant success for the organisations I have worked with. My achievements include managing budgets for different departments and implementing talent management strategies such as KRA & PIP processes, talent mapping, and succession planning. With my expertise, I can confidently assist your organisation in developing and implementing effective HR policies and strategies that will drive employee engagement and success.
• One of my areas of focus is creating a positive onboarding and employee experience. I find that a fun and engaging work environment is key to employee satisfaction and productivity. To foster a positive workplace culture, I have implemented various employee engagement initiatives.
• As an HR professional, I have also been responsible for creating and refining the USPL HR model. Identifying gaps and implementing changes to optimise HR processes has been a passion of mine. My commitment to creating a positive work environment and passion for HR has been the driving forces behind my success in this field.

May 2018 – Apr 2019 · 11 mos · India · Hybrid

• In my experience at EY India as Recruitment Lead, I have successfully executed end-to-end recruitment for global search mandates in diverse functions such as HR, cyber security, risk and compliance, audit, legal, and tax. I have managed high-volume recruitment, niche skill hiring, as well as leadership hiring for Executive and Director level positions with great success. I take pride in being an integral part of diversity hiring campaigns like "I Stand with Her" and "Jobs for Her", which strive to create more inclusive workspaces.

Sep 2017 – Mar 2023 · 5 yrs 6 mos · India · Hybrid

• Managed the design and production of eco-friendly handloom sarees with a focus on sustainability.
• Implemented marketing strategies to promote the brand and increase sales.
• Collaborated with artisans and suppliers to ensure high-quality products.

Jan 2016 – May 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos · India · On-site

• As an Assistant Manager in Human Resources, I am highly skilled at optimizing the candidate process for various businesses. My expertise spans across diverse domains, including F&A, Compliance, Business Excellence, IT, and E-commerce. Collaborating with stakeholders to define job specifications, handle employee grievances, and manage performance and transfers is my forte.
• My extensive experience has enabled me to develop and execute comprehensive search strategies to recruit top talent at all levels, even with limited candidate pools. I achieve this through a combination of networking, direct sourcing through job portals and head-hunters, and LinkedIn recruitment.
• What sets me apart is my ability to deliver exceptional results and provide an outstanding experience for both candidates and stakeholders. From sourcing and screening to salary negotiation and onboarding, I oversee every aspect of the external recruitment process with utmost confidence. I am passionate about what I do and always strive to exceed expectations, making me a valuable asset to any organization that I work with.

Apr 2015 – Jan 2016 · 9 mos · India · On-site

• As an experienced recruitment specialist, I possess the knowledge and skills in sourcing top-tier talent across all levels and domains. My comprehensive end-to-end solutions cater to both high-volume recruitment and niche skill hiring, ensuring that companies can secure the best possible candidates. I specialize in senior CXO positions, covering a wide range of functions such as HR, Quality, Operations, Analytics, Market Research, Retail, and Customer Experience.

Apr 2014 – Apr 2015 · 1 yr · India · On-site

Nov 2013 – Apr 2014 · 5 mos

• As an experienced recruiter, my focus is on sourcing top-tier talent for critical business accounts that require specialized skills and high volume. To achieve this, I take a hands-on approach, engaging with stakeholders to understand their headcount needs and forecast future requirements. With my strong sourcing skills, I ensure a consistent pipeline of candidates for entry to mid-level positions, vendor management, location drives, IJP management, Taleo processing, back-end updating, campus recruitment, differently-abled employment drives, and employee referrals.

Oct 2006 – Oct 2011 · 5 yrs

• Handled recruitment for Insurance process with multiple business accounts & Possess domain knowledge related to Resource management activities such as Resource planning, resource fulfillment, rotation, utilization, bench management
•  Employee Referral
•  Vendor Management
•  Offer Letter Roll-out
•  People Soft
•  Strategic Planning
•  Induction & On boarding
•  Conceptualization
• Managing individual business accounts such as resource planning and resource fulfillment on TAT. Conducting HR and Ops escalation interviews for the candidates. Creating applicant id’s and candidate profiles on People Soft.
• Managing one of the internal Advisor sourcing channels through the employee referral program.
• Keeping a check on the profile mix for the skill sets as desired by the stakeholders.
• Coordinating with the Branding team for the creative’s on the employee referral program to be released to the floor.
• Helping with the on boarding & Induction of the new joinees.
• Handling any of the escalations related to the employee referral program.
• Coordinating and publishing a skill set report to the stakeholders for the employee referral program.

Jun 2005 – Jul 2006 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bangalore

Mar 2004 – Apr 2005 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bangalore