AGM – Human Resources - Milk Mantra Dairy Pvt Ltd - Bhubaneswar
(2024-02 - 2026-02)
FMCG / Dairy · 500+ Employees
- Spearheaded end-to-end talent acquisition for 500+ employees; reduced time-to-fill from 30 to 10 days and achieved 12% cost-per-hire savings over 18 months.
- Designed structured engagement framework using pulse surveys, skip-level meetings, and targeted retention interventions — contributing to ~20% reduction in voluntary attrition within 12 months.
- Built competency-based hiring framework with operations leadership, reducing 90-day early attrition by ~18% and strengthening the EVP.
- Managed complex ER/IR cases including grievance escalations, disciplinary proceedings, and union interactions — zero legal escalations throughout tenure.
- Led OD initiatives and change management programmes supporting operational restructuring with minimal workforce disruption.
Manager – Human Resources - People's Forum (Parent: Annapurna Finance Pvt Ltd) - Bhubaneswar
(2019-05 - 2024-02)
Microfinance / NBFC · 800+ Employees · 4 States
- Developed and executed end-to-end HR strategy and OD interventions for 800+ employee organisation across 4 states — standardising policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks with clean audit outcomes year-on-year.
- Led company-wide PMS rollout aligning KRAs for 800+ field and corporate staff; improved appraisal completion to 100% and enabled performance-linked incentive decisions at scale.
- Designed succession programme for mid-management roles, reducing role vacancy downtime by ~25% through internal talent pipelines and L&D initiatives.
- Built HR MIS dashboards and workforce analytics reports used by senior leadership for strategic headcount and budget decisions across rapid branch network expansion.
- Ensured 100% statutory compliance (PF, ESIC, PT, labour laws) across all states — zero penalties and timely filings throughout tenure.
Assistant Manager – Human Resources - Svasti Microfinance Pvt Ltd - Mumbai
(2016-08 - 2019-04)
Microfinance · 500+ Employees
- Managed compensation, benefits, and annual pay benchmarking for 500+ employees; revised pay structures reducing compensation-driven attrition by ~15%.
- Managed end-to-end talent acquisition for field and operations roles with average time-to-offer under 20 days.
- Processed monthly payroll for 500+ employees with 100% on-time disbursement and zero reconciliation errors over 36 months.
- Launched structured onboarding and L&D programme, improving 30-day new hire retention by ~22% and reducing field staff ramp-up time significantly.
HR Executive - Emmbi Industries Limited - Mumbai
(2015-07 - 2016-08)
Manufacturing
- Managed full-cycle talent acquisition across manufacturing and corporate functions, maintaining pipeline to meet monthly hiring targets.
- Conducted TNA and coordinated L&D programmes aligned to skill gaps; supported PMS cycle for 200+ employees.
HR & Admin Executive - Harman Plastic Industries - Mumbai
(2015-02 - 2015-07)
Manufacturing
- Maintained employee records and HR documentation; coordinated performance appraisal cycle and implemented post-appraisal compensation revisions.
HR & Admin Officer - Ultratech India Limited - Mumbai
(2014-01 - 2015-02)
Manufacturing
- Managed manpower planning, end-to-end talent acquisition, and full employee lifecycle — promotions, transfers, exits, and full & final settlements.
- Handled PF, ESIC, and PT statutory compliance with timely filings and zero penalties.
Sales Engineer - AB Diachem Systems Pvt Ltd - Mumbai
(2008-09 - 2010-08)
Pre-MBA Role
- Provided technical pre-sales support; recruited and onboarded sales personnel — gaining early exposure to talent acquisition. Transitioned to HR after MBA in HRM (2013).
