Amruta Khutwad

Strategic HRBP & Organizational Leadership - Served as a strategic HRBP to senior leadership and business heads; provided people-focused business insights, workforce planning support, and change management guidance during organizational growth, scaling from X to Y employees.
- Drove organizational development initiatives, including succession planning, talent pipeline management, and internal mobility programs; identified high-potential employees, and created development pathways for future leadership roles.
- Facilitated change management and transformation support during organizational restructuring; communicated the vision to all levels, managed resistance, and ensured a smooth transition with minimal disruption to operations.
- Conducted workforce planning analysis to support business expansion; identified skill gaps, created hiring strategies, and aligned talent acquisition with business growth objectives.
- Partnered with departmental heads on performance management cycles, talent development, and organizational capability building; provided coaching and guidance to enable business success.
Employee Engagement & Culture Building - Spearheaded strategic employee engagement initiatives, including workplace celebrations, team recognition programs, and employee wellness activities, fostering positive workplace culture and improving employee morale across the organization.
- Developed and implemented an employee onboarding program that improved new hire integration and engagement scores by 35%; created standardized onboarding checklists, a mentorship framework, and 30-60-90 day check-ins.
- Managed employee relations, conducted exit interviews, analyzed attrition patterns, and provided actionable insights to leadership on retention improvement opportunities, and employee satisfaction drivers.
- Fostered a human-centric HR culture by prioritizing employee voice, building psychological safety, and creating an inclusive workplace environment where diverse perspectives are valued and heard.
- Conducted employee engagement surveys and pulse feedback sessions; gathered insights on employee satisfaction and culture; and presented findings and recommendations to leadership for continuous improvement.
HR Operations & Compliance - Managed the HRIS platform (BambooHR/Workday), ensured data accuracy, coordinated payroll and benefits administration, and maintained HR compliance documentation (employment law, hiring policies, EEO practices).
- Developed and implemented HR policies aligned with organizational values and regulatory requirements; ensured consistent application across all levels and locations.
- Managed employee relations, conducted grievance management, and conflict resolution; investigated employee concerns with empathy and professionalism.
Talent Acquisition Support - Led end-to-end recruitment strategy for tech and non-tech roles across multiple departments, reducing time-to-hire by 25% through strategic sourcing, role mapping, and optimized interview processes.
- Implemented a competency-based interviewing framework and candidate assessment protocols that improved the quality of hire by 30%, ensuring a better cultural fit and long-term retention.
- Conducted active and passive candidate sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, industry networks, and employee referral programs; built a pre-qualified talent pipeline of 200+ candidates.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics (cost-per-hire, quality of hire, source ROI, time-to-fill), and prepared monthly dashboards and reports for leadership; presented actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.
Key Achievements: - Supported organizational growth from X to Y employees while building scalable HR processes, policies, and systems. - Reduced time-to-hire by 25% and improved quality of hire by 30% through strategic talent management. - Maintained an 88% candidate acceptance rate across all hiring cycles. - Improved new hire engagement and onboarding experience, resulting in higher retention and faster ramp-to-productivity. - Conducted 25+ successful exit interviews, analyzing attrition data to inform retention and engagement strategies. - Increased employee engagement scores by 35% through targeted engagement programs and culture initiatives. - Implemented HR compliance procedures, resulting in zero violations across employment law and regulatory requirements.

HR Business Partner & Employee Relations - Served as an HR support partner to business teams; provided guidance on employee relations, performance management, and organizational capability building.
- Managed employee relations, conducted grievance handling and conflict resolution, investigated employee concerns with empathy and professionalism, and resolved conflicts to maintain positive relationships and trust.
- Conducted exit interviews and analyzed attrition data; provided insights on why employees left, and recommendations for improving retention and workplace culture.
- Supported performance management cycles, one-on-one coaching, and talent development conversations with managers; facilitated performance feedback, and development planning.
- Maintained employee records and HR documentation; ensured HR compliance, and data accuracy in HRIS systems (BambooHR, ADP).
Employee Engagement and Culture Building - Organized and executed employee engagement activities, workplace celebrations, team-building events, and recognition programs; created a positive workplace culture, and strengthened employee relationships.
- Coordinated internal communication initiatives, including employee announcements, newsletter creation, and policy updates; ensured clear, timely, and consistent communication across the organization.
- Conducted employee engagement surveys and feedback sessions; gathered insights on employee satisfaction, culture, and areas for improvement; presented findings to leadership.
- Supported employee wellness initiatives and workplace well-being programs; promoted a human-centric approach to employee relations and people management.
- Supported the onboarding process, including document preparation, system setup, benefits orientation, and new hire engagement; ensured smooth integration into teams.
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Support - Sourced, screened, interviewed, and closed candidates for 12-18 positions quarterly; maintained an 85%+ offer acceptance rate across a competitive tech and non-tech hiring landscape.
- Conducted active and passive candidate sourcing via LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, Indeed, Naukri, and employee referral programs; built a talent database of 150+ pre-qualified candidates.
- Managed the complete interview process, including scheduling, coordination with hiring managers and technical panels, feedback collection, and synthesis; conducted behavioral and technical screening interviews.
- Negotiated offers, managed post-offer communication, and ensured smooth candidate onboarding and integration into teams, and maintained strong candidate relationships.

Key Achievements:
- Maintained 85%+ offer acceptance rate across all hiring cycles in competitive market
- Sourced and placed 12-18 candidates per quarter with consistent quality placements
- Built talent pipeline of 150+ candidates enabling quick response to urgent hiring needs
- Reduced recruitment bottlenecks by 20% through process optimization and workflow improvements
- Organized 20+ employee engagement events creating positive workplace culture and team morale
- Improved employee relations and retention through proactive grievance management and conflict resolution
- Supported organizational scaling with scalable HR processes and employee engagement initiatives

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• Provided support to employees with various HR-related issues and liaised with heads of department to find resolutions.
• Spearheaded company's talent acquisition and recruitment processes.
• Managed employee relations, resolving conflicts and fostering a positive work environment.