Gaurav Bhatia

Experience

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  Bharti Walmart

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2012

  Area Project Lead-Talent Acquisition

  ✓Role- Sourcing specialist✓Industry-Multiband value retail and cash and carry retail✓Team size-1-2 depending on size of the search assignments✓Functions handled-Store operations✓Location handled-Pan India✓Positions closed-2000+ joiningResponsibilities handled•Did manpower sourcing through cost-effective channels like NGO’s, ITI, coaching institutions, employment exchanges, pamphlet distribution, SMS blast and word-of-mouth campaigns through foot-on-street model.•Conducted orientation training-cum- counseling session for prospective candidates.•Coordinated for medical checkups of selected candidates.•Ensured 100% onboarding of selected candidates for the assigned store. Show less

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  Bharti Retail Limited (Easyday)

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

  Store HR Manager

  ✓Role-HRBP specialist✓Industry-Multi-brand value retail✓Span-120+ employees✓Team size-Individual expert contributor (IC)✓Functions handled-Store operations✓Location handled- Compact hyper market (CHM) store at Ghaziabad, Uttar PradeshResponsibilities handled•Conducted interview for store team member positions.•Conducted store team member induction training session.•Led the performance management process, employee relations, exit and retention process.•Drove employee engagement activities and promoted education @ work program.•Ensured governance of HR compliances and disciplinary process at the store. Show less

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  RJ Corp Retail

  Aug 2013 - Mar 2014

  Deputy Manager-Human Resources

  ✓Role-HRBP and TA specialist✓Industry-Sports retail✓Span-100+ employees✓Team size-Individual expert contributor (IC)✓Functions handled-Store operations✓Location handled-North, East and South India✓Positions closed-55 joiningResponsibilities handled•Conducted recruitment and on-boarding of store employees.•Led the performance management process, employee relations, exit and retention process.•Created the HR policies handbook and distributed it centrally to the employees. Show less

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  Hero FinCorp.

  May 2014 - Sept 2019

  Regional Business HR

  ✓Role-HRBP and TA specialist✓Industry-Non-banking financial company (NBFC)✓Span-800+ employees✓Team size-1✓Functions handled-Sales and non-sales functions including support and corporate office functions✓Location handled-North India and corporate office (HO)✓Positions closed-790 joiningResponsibilities handled•Ensure sourcing through multiple channels to meet the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) target.•Executed the recruitment life cycle process from interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, offer rollout, notice period engagement and joining.•Led the performance management process, employee relations, exit and retention process.•Drove employee engagement programs.•Drove online learning programs across functional and behavioral topics.•Delivered training to front end employees on areas of soft skills and customer service.•Created dashboard for talent acquisition, attrition and performance management•Worked on the Great Place to Work project including creating culture audit document and centrally driving the Trust Index survey.•Conducted fair investigation for people related disciplinary, risk and fraud cases and took necessary action as per HR risk, incidents and disciplinary policies.•Prepared the HR SOP document for talent acquisition and HRBP processes.•Created and executed the employee referral program.•Created and executed the internal job posting (IJP) program. Show less

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  Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance Company

  Oct 2019 - Sept 2021

  Manager Human Resources

  ✓Role-HRBP and TA specialist✓Industry-Life Insurance✓Span-300+ employees✓Team size-2✓Functions handled-Support and corporate office functions✓Location handled-Corporate office (HO)✓Positions closed-180 joiningResponsibilities handled•Conducted sourcing through multiple channels to meet the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) target.•Executed the recruitment life cycle process from interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, offer rollout, notice period engagement and joining.•Led the performance management process, employee relations, exit and retention process management.•Designed and centrally executed the campus hiring project for front line sales (FLS) employees including pre placement talks, hiring, joining, training and deputation.•Designed and centrally executed the engagement activities program for FLS employees.•Created dashboard for employee engagement, campus hiring and talent acquisition.•Conducted fair investigation for people related disciplinary, risk and fraud cases and took necessary action as per HR risk, incidents and disciplinary policies.•Executed the internal job posting (IJP) program. Show less

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  Skillventory - A Leading Talent Research Firm

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

  ✓Role- Client relations and talent sourcing specialist✓Industry-Permanent staffing✓Focused segment-Mid to senior, senior and leadership levels✓Team size-3 direct and 5 shared resources depending on scope of the search assignments✓Location handled-Pan India✓Industries handled- Banking, NBFC, Fintech, Insurance, Mutual Fund, FMCG, Consulting✓Positions closed-14 joiningResponsibilities handled•Drive talent acquisition search assignments by utilizing multiple sourcing channels including job portals- Naukri Resdex, LinkedIn postings, IIMJobs postings and references.•Conduct business development to attract, onboard new clients and grow existing clients.•Partner with the team to ensure search assignment delivery targets are consistently met.•Ensure effective data management to ensure seamless record keeping.•Ensure regular connect with clients. Show less ✓Role- Client relations and talent sourcing specialist✓Industry-Permanent staffing✓Focused segment-Mid to senior, senior and leadership levels✓Team size-3 direct and 5 shared resources depending on scope of the search assignments✓Location handled-Pan India✓Industries handled- Banking, NBFC, Fintech, Insurance, Mutual Fund, FMCG, Consulting✓Positions closed-14 joiningResponsibilities handled•Drive talent acquisition search assignments by utilizing multiple sourcing channels including job portals- Naukri Resdex, LinkedIn postings, IIMJobs postings and references.•Conduct business development to attract, onboard new clients and grow existing clients.•Partner with the team to ensure search assignment delivery targets are consistently met.•Ensure effective data management to ensure seamless record keeping.•Ensure regular connect with clients. Show less

  • Assistant Vice President

    Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Senior Manager

    Jan 2022 - May 2023
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  ABC Consultants

  Jan 2024 - Aug 2024

  Engagement Manager

  ✓Role-Client relations and talent sourcing specialist✓Industry-Permanent staffing and Executive search✓Focused segment- Leadership levels and one level down to leadership levels✓Team size- 1 shared resource depending on scope of the search assignments✓Location handled-Pan India✓Industries handled- Bank, Small Finance Bank, Housing Finance Bank, Insurance✓Positions closed- 3 (at offer discussion stage)Responsibilities handled•Drive search assignments by utilizing multiple sourcing channels including job portals-Naukri Resdex, LinkedIn recruiter, headhunting, research and references.•Prepared candidate profile reports for submission to the client.•Conduct business development to attract, onboard new clients and grow existing clients.•Conduct focused structured mapping exercise for critical positions for respective clients.•Conduct discreet and non-discreet reference checks of selected candidates.•Ensure regular connect with clients. Show less

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  Self Employed

  Sept 2024 - Nov 2024

  In The Making

  In my role as an entrepreneur in the making, I am driven by the passion to create something meaningful and impactful. Through self-discovery and relentless pursuit of innovation, I am charting a path towards building a new enterprise from the ground up in India. My focus on making a difference and pushing boundaries has fueled my journey towards entrepreneurship.

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  Suma Collective

  Dec 2024 - now

  Co-Founder

  I spearheaded the creation of Suma Collective along with my partner Shalini Sinha. Suma Collective is a platform dedicated to preserving and promoting Indian textiles and handicrafts. By bridging the gap between artisans and enthusiasts, our endeavor is to uplift hundreds of craftsmen and weavers.