HR Manager - GaneshaSpeaks.com (Pandit Ventures) - Ahmedabad, India
(2024-05)
End-to-end ownership of HR operations for a fast-growing wellness-tech company, spanning workforce planning, compliance, and culture-building.
- HRMS & Digital HR: Led full integration of HRMS software to streamline attendance tracking, performance monitoring, and HR reporting—reducing manual effort and improving data accuracy.
- Employee Lifecycle: Managed complete employee journeys from structured onboarding and induction programmes through to offboarding and exit interviews, ensuring a seamless and professional experience.
- Performance Management: Drove KPI-driven appraisal cycles using objective timesheet data and productivity metrics to identify high-potential employees and guide promotion decisions.
- Policy & Compliance: Developed and enforced comprehensive HR policies aligned to statutory compliance, organisational culture, and Labour Law regulations; standardised SOPs across departments.
- Grievance Management: Served as the primary grievance officer—handled sensitive employee complaints with swift, impartial resolution, maintaining trust and reducing escalations.
- Attrition & Retention: Conducted turnover analysis and implemented data-backed retention strategies, including structured engagement programmes, that measurably improved employee satisfaction scores.
- Talent Acquisition: Partnered with department heads for manpower planning, job profiling, and end-to-end recruitment—sourcing, screening, and onboarding the right talent efficiently.
- Culture & Engagement: Designed and organised team-building initiatives to strengthen workplace morale, cross-functional collaboration, and a positive organisational culture.
Head – HR & Operations - Laxmi Jewellery Export Pvt. Ltd. - Ahmedabad, India
(2022-05 - 2024-04)
Spearheaded HR and operations for a jewellery export firm—setting up scalable HR systems, driving compliance, and building an engaged workforce.
- Recruitment & Staffing: Owned the full recruitment lifecycle—job postings, candidate screening, panel interviews, and offer management—resulting in quality hires with reduce time-to-fill.
- HR Policy Framework: Created and rolled out HR policies and procedures aligned with business goals; ensured all employees were aware of and compliant with organisational standards.
- Performance Appraisals: Established and managed performance review cycles, facilitated structured feedback sessions, and developed Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to support growth.
- Employee Relations: Managed day-to-day employee concerns, conflict resolution, and disciplinary proceedings, ensuring a respectful and productive workplace.
- Labour Law Compliance: Monitored and ensured adherence to applicable labour laws, PF, ESIC, and statutory obligations, minimising legal exposure for the organisation.
- Team Building: Organised regular team engagement activities that improved cross-team relationships, boosted morale, and reduced absenteeism.
Assistant to Program Director / HR & Admin - Rural Development Foundation - Anand, India
(2015-06 - 2022-04)
Managed HR, payroll, and employee operations alongside supporting large-scale Government of India (GOI) development projects in entrepreneurship, women empowerment, and sustainable agriculture.
- HR Administration: Maintained complete employee records, processed payroll, and implemented HR policies across the organisation, ensuring operational efficiency and audit readiness.
- Staffing & Workforce Planning: Managed end-to-end staffing needs—sourcing, onboarding, and offboarding—while handling employee relations and resolving workplace grievances.
- Performance Evaluation: Administered periodic staff appraisals and performance tracking, supporting programme leads in workforce capacity planning and skill development.
- GOI Project Execution: Supported the Program Director in implementing government-funded initiatives promoting entrepreneurship, skill development, women empowerment, and sustainable agriculture.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinated between project teams, donors, and community stakeholders; prepared progress reports, managed agendas, and documented project outcomes.
Project Coordinator - Rural Development Foundation - Anand, India
(2014-04 - 2015-06)
- Bridged communication between project teams and clients to ensure delivery alignment.
- Conducted weekly status reviews, presented project updates to leadership, and adjusted plans accordingly.
- Provided administrative project support—scheduling, agenda preparation, and minutes documentation.
Professor – Management Studies - JH Patel College of Management & Technology - Anand, India
(2011-06 - 2013-05)
- Delivered lectures on Principles of Management, New Enterprise & Innovation, and Human Resource Development.
- Conducted academic research resulting in publications; mentored students in professional and critical-thinking development.
