Varsha Nikam

An accomplished Human Resources professional with proven expertise in business partnering, recruitment and hiring, retention management, managerial support, legal compliance, employee engagement, employee development, and compensation. Possesses excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a successful track record of contributions to various HR projects that increase organisational effectiveness.

Deputy Manager – Human Resources - Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail (Pantaloons)

(2023-04 - 2026-05)

Cluster Strength: 500+ Employees

• Designed and executed cluster-level manpower planning for lower and middle management positions across multiple stores.
• Managed the full recruitment lifecycle — sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Coordinated with external consultants, institutes, and placement agencies to ensure timely closure of open roles.
• Drove employee referral programmes and maintained a live talent pipeline to fulfil current and future hiring needs.
• Strategically recruited seasonal staff ahead of festivals and national holiday sales peaks.
• Concepted and executed Monthly R&R programmes including Employee of the Month awards with Gift Vouchers, Certificates, and Trophies.
• Organised cultural celebrations, team-building initiatives, and milestone recognition events to sustain a motivated workforce.
• Implemented non-monetary recognition schemes: Best Department, Fastest Cashier, Best Grooming, and Token of appreciation.
• Managed attendance, leave administration & payroll inputs with HO; Incentive payout process
• Facilitated annual appraisal cycles: KRA setting, performance reviews & increment processing.
• Ensured accuracy across PF, ESIC, Gratuity & Mediclaim; maintained PF/UAN/ESIC trackers & benefit coverage.

Senior Executive – HRBP - Elastic Run

(2022-09 - 2023-04)

Business Coverage: Ecommerce & FMCG – 50+ WHs/Stations

• Supported business to enable performance effectiveness of people, process, and systems by connecting with regional leadership team on a weekly basis.
• Provided the local perspective of business needs and requirements to the leaders and ensured implementation.
• Supported timely completion of Employee Lifecycle Events.
• Completed employee pulse diagnostics via monthly 1:1 connects (500+ employees), FGDs (2 per month), and warehouse/field visits (3 per month).
• Led interventions (RunVijay and AllStars) to enhance employee engagement, reducing SA attrition from 30% to 10%.
• Supported timely adherence of Nivaran tickets with 100% TAT and provided updates on disciplinary and grievance cases to leadership.
• Supported PMS process execution including communication, follow-up on appraisal completion, score consolidation, and linked decisions (promotions, compensation).
• Conducted Organisational Leadership Reviews and facilitated transfers and career movements via stay interviews.
• Conducted exit interviews to understand employee expectations and focus on top talent retention.

Senior Executive – HRBP - Flipkart Internet Pvt Ltd (Mumbai) - Mumbai

(2015-01 - 2022-08)

• Completed joining formalities and conducted induction programmes for better assimilation of new employees with organisational culture, policies, and procedures.
• Managed activities associated with compensation management and payroll administration.
• Monitored and ensured regular, timely updates of personnel records (personal details, position, salary, appraisal outcomes, leave records).
• Prepared and presented weekly/monthly/annual reports on Payroll, Headcount, Attrition, Hiring, and Engagement Costs.
• Communicated and executed reward & recognition schemes, employee referral programmes, and HR policies.
• Organised open forums, cultural events, birthday celebrations, and indoor/outdoor activities.
• Detected and handled complaints, disputes, and grievances for a conducive working environment.
• EDAB: Led hiring, training, and onboarding of 50+ physically challenged employees (60% disability) via NGO coordination – delivered at 100% efficiency.
• Female Diversity: supported female diversity project for critical locations (Ahmedabad & Bhiwandi); expanded female workforce from 30 to 200+ across the region.
• Launchpad: Led and launched intern hiring programme for West Region, creating a ready talent pool of 1,000+ interns and reducing Blue Collar hiring costs during peak season.

Customer Service Executive - Spectra Motors Pvt Ltd

(2012-06 - 2014-10)

Customer Service Executive - AVK Ford

(2011-04 - 2012-04)

PGDM - Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - Mumbai University (2012)

HSC - Mumbai Board (2008)

SSC - Maharashtra Board (2006)