The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is India’s leading national think tank on urban planning and development. NIUA was established as an autonomous body in 1976 under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Then the institute was registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. Since then, it has worked closely with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, alongside other government and civil sectors, to identify key areas of… Show more The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is India’s leading national think tank on urban planning and development. NIUA was established as an autonomous body in 1976 under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Then the institute was registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. Since then, it has worked closely with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, alongside other government and civil sectors, to identify key areas of research, and address the lacunae in urban policy and planning. Show less

As an HR consultant, I work on projects that leverage my two decades of experience and expertise in the field of HR. Services offered are namely - Facilitation/Training/ Coaching, Executive Search, Posh Law and Employment Law.

At questW, our mission and focus are to accelerate the achieving of diversity, equity and inclusion in leadership teams worldwide. ​It's possible! And for all of us at questW, it's personal!My Role and Responsibilities include : Leadership Hiring across the globe, with industry focus in Technology and Automotive Sector 1. Drive, design and implement highly effective results-driven talent research strategies and practices for Leadership / Diversity Hiring 2. Leading and providing… Show more At questW, our mission and focus are to accelerate the achieving of diversity, equity and inclusion in leadership teams worldwide. ​It's possible! And for all of us at questW, it's personal!My Role and Responsibilities include : Leadership Hiring across the globe, with industry focus in Technology and Automotive Sector 1. Drive, design and implement highly effective results-driven talent research strategies and practices for Leadership / Diversity Hiring 2. Leading and providing inputs to research team on internal or direct sourcing channels utilization as well as leveraging new channels3. Candidate Assessment,handholding, coaching, facilitating through interview and negotiation process.4. Client Engagement and Development 5. Network and build long-lasting client and candidate relationships Show less

Executive Search Mandates: • Understanding Client requirements • Extensive Industry Mapping • Job Positioning and Candidate Assessments • Hand holding the candidate interview and negotiation process Facilitation projects on: HR Change Management, Cultural Assimilation, HR Processes, Training and Facilitation,Prevention of Sexual Harassment at workplace which includes: Posh trainings for -IC/Employees/ policy and Employment contract matters • Understanding the… Show more Executive Search Mandates: • Understanding Client requirements • Extensive Industry Mapping • Job Positioning and Candidate Assessments • Hand holding the candidate interview and negotiation process Facilitation projects on: HR Change Management, Cultural Assimilation, HR Processes, Training and Facilitation,Prevention of Sexual Harassment at workplace which includes: Posh trainings for -IC/Employees/ policy and Employment contract matters • Understanding the Client requirements and providing them with strategic HR solutions related to People Development, Resources management, Employee Engagement and HR Processes• Creating a robust Program Design for both short and longer duration workshops• Training Need Analysis based on personal visits, interactions and understanding of target audience at the client organisation to ensure alignment and workshop success. • Creating and Running Engagement channels and being one-point contact for employees for the program duration. This helps in maintaining extensive participant connect and further assist to accomplish deliverables• Incorporate and run activity based learnings through Games, Caselets, Role Plays, Nukkad Natak, Quiz,workbooks etc depending on the deliverable • Data and trend analysis to submit to the client for a visible change and accomplishment of the defined workshop goals • Running simulations, activities, games and role play, techniques used in various workshops to name a few: Use of Sociometry, World Café, Liar’s Interview, Tower Building – with Zenga Games, Three islands and much more Show less

Acquisition and Revenue generation through new and existing clients across sectors • Team Management : Established a team of HR professionals who handled client’s requirements in terms of quality &turnaround time • Stakeholder Management : Client/Candidates/Vendors. • Senior management : Extensive handling of and working along with Senior Management , providing them with strategic inputs as required• Niche Hiring Mandates : Liable for working on niche senior level… Show more Acquisition and Revenue generation through new and existing clients across sectors • Team Management : Established a team of HR professionals who handled client’s requirements in terms of quality &turnaround time • Stakeholder Management : Client/Candidates/Vendors. • Senior management : Extensive handling of and working along with Senior Management , providing them with strategic inputs as required• Niche Hiring Mandates : Liable for working on niche senior level profiles• Administered the control of cost through maximum outputs in minimum investments• Developed & placed various systems, databases, reports and processes for effective productivity of the team Show less

- HR Achiever Award for special hiring project for the Mumbai Office of Hindustan Times within 6 months of joiningIndependently handling the End to End Recruitment process, which includes Interviewing, Preparation of offers and compensation negotiations.Responsible for smooth execution of Performance Appraisals through the organization.Handled the Joining formalities, including initial induction and was a part Induction team at all companies.Managed the HRMIS, which includes… Show more - HR Achiever Award for special hiring project for the Mumbai Office of Hindustan Times within 6 months of joiningIndependently handling the End to End Recruitment process, which includes Interviewing, Preparation of offers and compensation negotiations.Responsible for smooth execution of Performance Appraisals through the organization.Handled the Joining formalities, including initial induction and was a part Induction team at all companies.Managed the HRMIS, which includes reports generated on Turn over, Recruitment Flow, Head count, leave management and the payroll related reports.Handled exit procedures for the company – managing exit dataHandled employee engagement & retention activities, whichIncluded fun activities in line with the purpose & values of the Company. Show less

-Exceed Award for designing and developing a Recruitment Booklet for Gap “Why Work Anywhere Else” and thereby creating visibility and branding for the company for potential hires Responsible for Payroll management which includes all entries in specific Software and running an error free payroll every monthHandled all Benefits, Senior management Perks, Life Insurance, Mediclaim – and their process of paymentsIndependently handled all statutory regulations for the Company… Show more -Exceed Award for designing and developing a Recruitment Booklet for Gap “Why Work Anywhere Else” and thereby creating visibility and branding for the company for potential hires Responsible for Payroll management which includes all entries in specific Software and running an error free payroll every monthHandled all Benefits, Senior management Perks, Life Insurance, Mediclaim – and their process of paymentsIndependently handled all statutory regulations for the Company like – PF, Superannuation, Gratuity – from trust management, new entries, monthly reports, contributions, annual returns, and Liasoning with the government bodiesHandled exit procedures for the company – Coordinating Exit Interviews, Managing Exit data and highlighting areas needing corrective actions, Full & final settlement of salary and benefits Been involved in the Training and development team, which included managing the logistics of programmes, coordinating with Training resources, evaluation and compiling training feedback and results Show less

My Role at ABN Amro was an HRBP role which entailed Talent Acquisition , Offer negotiations, induction and onboarding , HR Database management systems and being one point contact for the employee queries for the business units

Supporting the HR Team for the North Division Recruitment, Payroll, Joining Formalities, coordinating entry level exams, taking care of various HR Process and policies