Rasika Munje

Strategic HR Leader with 15+ years of experience building high-performing organizations across technology, SaaS, AI, manufacturing, and global startups. Expertise in partnering with executive leadership to drive business transformation through people strategy, talent management, organizational development, performance architecture, compensation strategy, and HR operations. Successfully led HR functions across India, Germany, Australia, the US, and the Philippines while building scalable HR processes that support rapid business growth.

Experienced in ISO 27001 compliance, HR analytics, workforce planning, culture transformation, and leadership coaching.

Full-time HR Consultant - Freelancer HR

(2025-06)

Partnering with multiple technology startups as a HR Consultant, working closely with founders and leadership teams to build scalable, people-centric HR functions that support business growth. Leading end-to-end HR initiatives across the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, payroll, compliance, POSH, policy development, and employee relations. Designing and implementing structured HR processes, SOPs, and performance frameworks (OKRs/KPIs) to enhance operational efficiency, accountability, and compliance.

Driving employee engagement, organizational culture, and strategic people initiatives to support change management, leadership effectiveness, and long-term business success.

Sr. Manager – People & Culture - Aioneers Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. - Pune, India

(2024-08 - 2024-12)

AI-based Supply Chain Product Organization

• Served as a strategic HR partner to business leaders, aligning people strategy with evolving product and growth objectives.
• Partnered with global stakeholders to ensure alignment between India HR practices and global standards.
• Designed and implemented HR SOPs and policies supporting ISO 27001 third-party audits.
• Conducted HR data audits and personnel file reviews ensuring compliance accuracy.
• Acted as a trusted advisor to managers on employee relations and sensitive workplace matters.
• Managed payroll operations via Keka with 100% statutory compliance.

Human Resource Manager - RobobAI Technologies Pvt. Ltd. - Pune, India

(2019-08 - 2024-07)

AI Spend Analytics Product Company

• Led end-to-end HR strategy across India, Australia, and the Philippines, supporting international business expansion.
• Built and scaled Talent Acquisition engine; reduced time-to-hire and improved quality of hires through digital sourcing and structured selection processes.
• Designed and implemented Performance Management framework (OKRs/KPIs), annual appraisal cycles, talent calibration, and reward strategy.
• Improved employee retention by 25% through structured engagement initiatives, skip-level connects, culture surveys, and leadership interventions.
• Developed Employee Handbook and HR policy framework aligned with global compliance standards.
• Established ISO 27001 HR compliance processes and sustained audit readiness for five consecutive years.
• Built HR analytics dashboards covering attrition trends, hiring metrics, cost-per-hire, and engagement scores.
• Designed succession planning and leadership development roadmap to strengthen internal talent pipeline.
• Managed C&B benchmarking, salary structures, variable pay design, and recognition programs.
• Led DEI initiatives including gender-neutral hiring practices and women mentorship programs.
• Functioned as HR Head for India operations with full ownership of compliance, performance, talent, and engagement.
• Served as Presiding Officer / Senior Member in POSH compliance framework and Annual return filing SHEBox.
• Built scalable HR systems, SOPs, and governance frameworks to support rapid growth.
• Prepared HR function for scale through systems optimization (Personio, Employment Hero, Keka, Razorpay).
• Coached and developed HR team members and business managers to strengthen people leadership capability.

Human Resource Manager - Rexnord India Pvt. Ltd. - Pune, India

(2009-12 - 2014-05)

Power Transmission and SAP Development Center

• Managed end-to-end HR operations for India business unit (SAP development Center and Factory)
• Led workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and compliance.
• Partnered with plant leadership to enhance employee productivity and engagement.
• Ensured statutory compliance under Indian labor laws.

Assistant Manager – HR - Suzlon Energy - Pune, India

(2008-04 - 2008-11)

• Supported HR operations, talent acquisition, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assisted in performance management and HR process standardization.

Senior Executive - Naukri.com - Aurangabad, India

(2004-05 - 2006-01)

• Managed enterprise client relationships and recruitment solutions delivery.
• Strengthened employer branding and talent sourcing partnerships.
• Recruitment, onboarding and Administration for naukri.com Branch

MBA - Human Resources - Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

Bachelor of Commerce - B. Com - Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad