Independent HR Consultant & Healthcare Executive Search Partner at Carter Wellington Group (UK) (2023-01 – Present)
- Deliver HR consulting, workforce structuring, talent mapping, and recruitment advisory services for corporate and SME clients.
- Advise leadership teams on organizational design, workforce planning, payroll optimization, and compliance strategies.
- Manage international healthcare recruitment assignments across the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, APAC, and MENA regions.
- Build global talent pipelines for specialist physicians, consultants, surgeons, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
- Conduct executive search, market intelligence, candidate assessment, and workforce planning for hard-to-fill positions.
- Ensure compliance with international recruitment standards, credential verification requirements, and healthcare workforce regulations.
General Manager – HR, Talent Acquisition, Projects & Operations at M K INFRA HOLDINGS PVT. LTD. (2021-01 – 2023-12)
- Directed human capital strategy and workforce planning for a cross-functional organization supporting large-scale real estate development projects.
- Led teams across engineering, architecture, procurement, sales, CRM, and operations.
- Partnered with executive stakeholders to align manpower planning with business expansion objectives.
- Managed legal coordination, government liaison, compliance requirements, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Implemented operational governance frameworks, QA/QC processes, procurement controls, and project review mechanisms.
- Supported successful delivery of Phase 1 development comprising villas, apartments, and residential plots.
Deputy General Manager – HR & Administration at M K AGROTECH PVT. LTD. (2018-01 – 2021-12)
- Led a team of HR professionals managing end-to-end HR operations for a 500+ employee multi-location workforce.
- Directed talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee relations, compensation administration, statutory compliance, and organizational development initiatives.
- Served as strategic HR Business Partner to business leaders, supporting organization design and annual workforce budgeting.
- Reduced critical-role hiring timelines by 20% through talent mapping and recruitment process improvements.
- Led HRIS, ATS, payroll, and workforce reporting initiatives utilizing Qandle, SecurAX, and Saral Paypack platforms.
- Supported employer branding initiatives that strengthened talent attraction and organizational reputation.
Head – HR & Administration at 9PAX RESTAURANT CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. (2015-01 – 2018-12)
- Developed and implemented PAN-India HR strategy aligned with business expansion objectives.
- Led talent acquisition, succession planning, employee engagement, performance management, and workforce development initiatives.
- Managed payroll administration, compliance programs, government audits, and licensing requirements.
- Negotiated vendor agreements and reduced administrative operating costs by approximately 10%.
Talent Acquisition Manager at VLS CONSULTING LLP (2012-01 – 2015-12)
- Directed a team of 12 recruiters operating under a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) model.
- Managed hiring programs for IBM, Accenture, TCS, HCL, and ITC Infotech.
- Maintained a 95% on-time fulfilment rate through proactive sourcing and workforce forecasting.
- Managed client relationships, recruitment delivery, SLA performance, and workforce reporting.
General Manager – HR & Administration at VEE TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD. (2009-01 – 2012-12)
- Managed HR operations for a technology delivery center employing over 300 professionals.
- Oversaw recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training, payroll, and compliance functions.
- Implemented employee engagement and retention initiatives supporting workforce stability and growth.
- Directed administration, benefits management, and statutory compliance programs.
Head – HR, Operations & Administration at FOUNDATION SYSTEMS STAFFING PVT. LTD. (2008-01 – 2009-12)
- Established HR and operational functions for the Indian development center of a US-based staffing organization.
- Managed recruitment, payroll, procurement, administration, and employee lifecycle processes.
Assistant General Manager – HR & Administration at FLAT WORLD TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD. (2006-01 – 2008-12)
- Developed HR policies, compensation structures, induction frameworks, and performance management processes.
- Supported office expansion initiatives, vendor management, and operational setup activities.
Senior Manager – HR & Administration at Axiom Sources (India) Pvt. Ltd. (2000-01 – 2005-12)
Administration Manager at Citiline Communications Pvt. Ltd. (1998-01 – 2000-12)
Marketing Executive at Datapro IT (1993-01 – 1996-12)