Pune Division, Maharashtra, India
A passionate HR & Talent Acquisition Operations professional committed to designing people processes that drive business efficiency and growth. With hands-on experience in process automation, end-to-end offer and background check management, and employee relations - I focus on creating workplaces built on trust, fairness and collaboration. As an HR & TA Operations professional, I bring a strategic yet hands-on approach — partnering with cross-functional teams to drive people initiatives, optimize hiring operations and deliver a seamless experience across every stage of the employee journey.
Driving end-to-end TA Operations at HMH, managing pre-onboarding cases and background checks with 100% compliance. Designed and implemented automation solutions for referral, offer, and onboarding processes via SuccessFactors and DocuSign — significantly reducing manual effort and turnaround time. Managed interview schedules, job requisitions, and partnered with global cross-functional teams including HR Ops, TA, Payroll, HRIT, and HRBP to streamline workflows and drive operational excellence. 🏆 Standing Ovation Award — Outstanding Support and Service
Served as an individual contributor supporting APAC & EMEA TA coordination, scheduling interviews for engineering hiring drives across Bangalore and Pune. Led the successful launch of Workday 2022 R2, updating 200+ HR documents and ensuring compliance. Streamlined pre-hiring processes including background verification, requisition creation, and offer/RSU letter generation. Managed candidate and stakeholder queries via Freshworks, ensuring timely resolution and seamless experiences.
Spearheaded PAN India employee engagement initiatives, managing a team of 70+ volunteers to deliver large-scale programs. Conceptualized and launched #thodasa-break-hojaye, a daily virtual activity that fostered connectivity and positivity during COVID-19. Directed 200+ engagement activities managing the full lifecycle — from vendor empanelment to communication design. Supported the employee lifecycle through onboarding, background verification, and exit file management. 🏆 Innovative Award — Recognized by the CEO for outstanding contribution to employee engagement
Delivered full-cycle recruitment for clients across the United States, managing roles from sourcing to offer acceptance for junior to senior-level positions. Partnered with Fortune 500 companies to fulfill critical hiring needs across non-IT industries including Healthcare, Construction, Food & Beverage, and Manufacturing. Well-versed in W2, Corp-to-Corp, 1099, and multiple work authorizations.
Developed a Reward & Recognition app and introduced a new reward scheme to boost employee morale. Organized a Marathon CSR event driving engagement and employer branding. Managed intern hiring across multiple locations and profiles.