Rutuja Pharande

HR & Operations Manager with 5+ years of experience in managing human resources, business operations, and cross-functional teams. Currently overseeing end-to-end interior business operations, leading Design, Sales, and Digital Marketing teams through respective department heads. Proven expertise in strategic planning, monthly target setting, performance management, payroll, hiring, and compliance.

Strong at streamlining workflows, improving operational efficiency, and aligning people strategy with business objectives to drive consistent growth.

HR & Operations Manager - Einterio - Pune

(2025-04)

Interior, Sales & IT Services Sector

• Led HR & Operations across 4 business verticals, coordinating with department heads to plan monthly strategy and targets
• Owned workforce planning, hiring roadmap, payroll accuracy, and performance reviews
• Acted as central point of coordination between founders, teams, and clients
• Improved project turnaround and team accountability through standardized workflows and reporting

HR Manager - SmartQR Technologies Pvt. Ltd. - Pune

(2023-10 - 2025-01)

• Conducted full-cycle recruitment, drafted job roles, and led orientation sessions
• Maintained payroll records, managed HR compliance, and monitored attendance
• Improved employee engagement through feedback systems and policy updates
• Partnered with department heads to align HR goals with business strategy

HR Coordinator - Career Mantra - Pune

(2022-07 - 2022-12)

• Conducted interviews, managed referrals, and assisted with onboarding
• Supported payroll reconciliation and HR documentation

HR Recruiter & HR Intern - Satisfied Media Pvt. Ltd. / Wedding Labs - Pune

(2021-01 - 2022-06)

Sister Companies. Began as an HR Intern at Wedding Labs, later promoted to HR Recruiter at Satisfied Media within the same organization.

• Supported end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and employee documentation
• Collaborated with the creative and digital marketing teams to fulfill staffing needs
• Managed interview coordination, job postings, and candidate assessment
• Maintained unified HR records for both brands under the same group structure

Master of Business Administration - Operations - Symbiosis Institute (2023-06 - 2025-12)

Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology - Sinhgad Institute (2016-06 - 2020-04)

Diploma in Engineering Technology - Information Technology - Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute (2016-04)