May. 2013 - Sep. 2016Mumbai Area, India Responsible for Global Talent Acquisition – Managerial to Senior Management level.
HR Business Partner for International geographies (US, UK, Canada and UAE).
Formulating & benchmarking functional best practices to focus on development of abilities to meet present and future goals and ambition set by the organization.
Responsible for Employee Life Cycle.
Leading International HR Operations, PMS & Vendor Management
International Compliance & Global Mobility
Bharti AXA Life Insurance Co. Ltd.Regional HR Manager & Strategic Lead - Talent Acquisition (North & East)
May. 2010 - Mar. 2012ChandigarhStarted my stint with Bharti AXA Life as HR Business Partner (Sales HR), handling part of North India HR Operations. I was later on given additional portfolio of Talent Acquisition for Northern & Eastern region of India. Highlights: Implementation of change management concepts / programs that merged best practices of corporate policies, cultures resulting in improved systems, employee relations, and customer service.
Initiated self-learning process and the individual learning curve.
Implementation of organizational restructuring & manpower rationalization initiatives.
Was Lead for “Train to Hire” and Preferred Vendor (RPO) Program.
Initiated Vendor management to provide quality and cost effective recruitment & training.
Tracking of talent engagement level for all employees in respective business/function/format.
MetLifeSenior Manager HR
Nov. 2008 - May. 2010KolkataLeading the Business HR function for East (including North East and Chattisgargh) Highlights: Lead and supervise Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations portfolio.
Initiation and implementation of New Joinee Induction process - Incubation.
Employee Engagement Champion - creation of HR brand culture.
People development through coaching, learning & development.
Branding through people connect.
Ensure 100% understanding of career mosaic at all levels, engagement surveys with action plans.
Achievements: Winner of MetLife Value Achievers Award for Excellence in HR Partnership.
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company LimitedManager HR (State Head)
May. 2007 - Jun. 2008KolkataI was a part of the Talent Acquisition team and handling recruitments (across functions & levels) for East. I started as an individual contributor for the initial 3 months and then we started building by putting in resources in each of the states in the eastern region. I was then handling West Bengal, North East, Bihar and Jharkhand, with a team of 3 resources. I was also given additional responsibility of handling Priority Circle vertical (East). Highlights: Managing the complete recruitment life-cycle for sourcing the best talent from diverse sources after identification of manpower requirements as per the business operating plan.
More than 1300 recruitments in 8 months.
Enriched the joining experience through increased handholding leading to highest yield in the country. Achievements: Awarded "The Bridge" for meeting targets within 2 months of joining.
Phoenix GroupPrincipal Consultant
Apr. 2003 - Apr. 2007Guwahati and KolkataI was instrumental in establishing the firm in the North East and West Bengal. We started with recruitment projects and then moved onto other expertise like Turnkey Projects in Recruitment Solutions and Module Development & Training Delivery, including ISO Certification / Re-certification. Highlights: Turnkey Recruitment Assignments along with Campus connects.
Leading training and development, including design & delivery.
Gained Profitability for the firm from accreditations & tie ups.
Utilizing various sourcing methods and minimizing cost.
Business Development across the Eastern and Northern region.