Hi, I’m
ANU SINGH
Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner | Strategic HR Leader
Gurugram
Summary
Senior HR leader with 14+ years of experience driving end-to-end Human Resources and Talent Acquisition for GenAI, FinTech, Telecom, and Product Engineering organizations. Proven track record of building HR and TA functions from zero to scale, partnering with founders and CXOs on Annual Operating Plan (AOP), manpower planning, leadership hiring, HRMS and ATS implementation, retention strategy, and policy design. Hands-on leader who balances strategic workforce planning with operational ownership of recruitment, HRBP delivery, employee engagement, reward and recognition, HR operations, and administration. Currently leading the combined HR and TA charter at BlackNGreen with full ownership of hiring, employer branding, performance management, employee relations, and HR systems rollout (HROne, ATS, AI-led assessment platforms).
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
BlackNGreenGurugram
Deputy General Manager - HR & Talent Acquisition
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Lead the combined HR and TA charter for a fast-growing GenAI and product organization, owning the full people lifecycle from workforce planning to exit.
- Direct partner to founders and CXOs on org design, leadership hiring, retention, and HR transformation.
- Built the Nexiva as a company from scratch (0 to 1); with ~70% in technology and engineering roles (AI/ML, Platform, Backend, Cloud, Product).
- Owned Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and manpower planning in partnership with business heads; aligned hiring forecasts and people cost with revenue and product roadmap.
- Implemented HROne HRMS and integrated ATS workflows from ground up; drove adoption across hiring managers, improving recruitment governance, approval flows, and reporting visibility.
- Built Talent Forge, an AI-led candidate assessment platform created from scratch using Claude; standardized evaluation, reduced dependency on external tools, and improved screening quality.
- Reduced offer-to-joining cycle to ~17 days and achieved 100% conversion through structured pipeline control and stakeholder alignment.
- Designed competency-based interview architecture and evaluation scorecards for engineering and leadership roles; reduced time-to-hire on critical tech roles by 30%.
- Led leadership and CXO hiring including Director - Engineering, Senior Project Manager, and other strategic roles; supported global expansion hiring across Morocco, Egypt, APAC, MEA, and Africa.
- Owned compensation benchmarking across grades; aligned mid-to-senior offers with market parity and supported leadership in offer finalization.
- Managed HR Operations and Administration, including HR policies, POSH compliance, vendor management, and day-to-day people operations across 1,000+ FTE coverage.
- Drove Performance Management cycle end-to-end: KRA and scorecard design, appraisal closure, Success Conversations with top performers, and Improvement Discussions with low performers.
- Designed and executed Retention and Engagement initiatives including the Amritsar offsite (end-to-end ownership), structured 1-month induction program for freshers, and lateral onboarding tracks.
- Strengthened Employer Branding through curated LinkedIn new-joiner posts, improved Glassdoor ratings, and consistent external communication.
- Handled sensitive Employee Relations cases including PIP, behavioral issues, POSH, and special exit and KT transitions with zero business disruption.
- Built and mentored internal HR and TA team; defined sourcing strategy, KPIs, and monthly hiring dashboards for leadership review.
FNZ GroupGurugram
Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner
10.2022 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Led Talent Acquisition for the India Solution Center; delivered 300+ hires in one year across technology, product, and business functions.
- Designed data-driven hiring plans aligned with delivery forecasts and global capacity planning; partnered with business leaders on workforce planning and capability building.
- Owned leadership and niche hiring across engineering and product; strengthened campus hiring pipeline across Tier-1 institutions (IITs, IIMs).
- Drove Diversity & Inclusion agenda for India team in line with global benchmarks.
- Advised business leaders on critical Employee Relations matters including POSH, employee engagement, and culture alignment with global values.
- Owned Training and Development rollout for India team - Value & Culture, Fraud Prevention, Wealth Management, and Career Development programs.
- Drove Employee Engagement through Open House Communication Meetings, New Joiner sessions, and structured onboarding.
- Global FinTech & Investment Platform
PretlistNoida
Assistant Manager II - People Operations & Talent Acquisition
02.2019 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Partnered with business heads on workforce planning, manpower budgeting, and org structure design through internal mobility and external hiring.
- Owned end-to-end recruitment across hardware, software, networking, and product roles; improved quality-of-hire metrics for niche engineering positions.
- Drove Performance Management cycle - KRA design, appraisal closure, and structured performance conversations.
- Partnered with COE and CTO on training needs identification and rollout of behavioral and technical learning programs.
- Investigated and resolved Employee Relations cases including POSH, performance, and workplace conduct.
- Mentored junior recruiters and standardized sourcing and screening framework.
- Telecom & Networking Product Company
KiwiTechNoida
Senior Executive - Human Resources
10.2014 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Led full-cycle recruitment for engineering and innovation roles; organized walk-in events and high-volume hiring drives.
- Contributed to engagement initiatives, attrition reduction projects, and KRA setting.
- Reviewed and updated HR policies and procedures; drove cross-functional collaboration with business leaders.
- Investigated Employee Relations cases including POSH, behavioral, and performance issues.
- IT Services
Cyborg TechnologiesNoida
Recruitment Specialist
10.2012 - 10.2014
Job overview
- Delivered end-to-end technical recruitment across multiple clients in technology and professional services.
- Managed hiring lifecycle including client coordination, candidate management, CTC negotiation, and joining closure.
- Built and maintained candidate pipelines for current and future requirements across middle and senior levels.
- Recruitment Consulting
Education
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
PGDBM
01.2021
University Overview
Gautam Budh Technical University
B.Tech
01.2012
University Overview
Skills
- Strategic HR Leadership
- HRBP
- Talent Acquisition
- Leadership Hiring
- Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
- Manpower Planning
- HR Budget Planning
- People Cost Management
- HRMS Implementation
- ATS Design
- Implementation
- Workflow Governance
- Performance Management
- KRA Design
- Scorecard Design
- Compensation Benchmarking
- Reward Strategy
- Retention
- Attrition Control
- Engagement
- Reward Programs
- Recognition Programs
- HR Policy Design
- POSH Compliance
- Employee Relations
- Grievance Handling
- Learning & Development
- Onboarding
- Induction
- Org Design
- Restructuring
- Change Management
- Campus Hiring
- Global Hiring
- Distributed Hiring
- Employer Branding
- HR Operations
- Administration Oversight
- Diversity
- Equity
- Inclusion
- Stakeholder Management
- CXO Advisory
Certification
Certified - Generative AI in HR, CHRMP, CHRMP922431857
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Delivered close to ~80% offer-to-DOJ conversion despite tech market headwinds.
- Built and launched Talent Forge AI-led assessment platform from scratch using Claude - standardized evaluation across roles.
- Implemented HROne HRMS recruitment module end-to-end across hiring managers; drove adoption and process compliance.
- Rolled out new ATS aligned with revised hiring policy; improved approval workflows, tracking, and leadership visibility.
- Reduced average offer-to-joining cycle to ~17 days; achieved 100% conversion in non-tech roles.
- Closed critical leadership roles including Director - Engineering and Senior Project Manager within defined TAT.
- Onboarded all IIM and IIT campus joiners with zero dropouts.
- Designed and executed Amritsar offsite end-to-end, strengthening team bonding and culture.
- Designed structured 1-month induction program for freshers and laterals - accelerated time-to-productivity.
- Led international hiring for Morocco and Egypt and managed special exit and KT transitions seamlessly.
Languages
English
Hindi
Tools And Platforms
Tools And Platforms
- Work Day
- Keka
- HROne
- HRMS
- Github
- Greenhouse
- Lever
- Naukri
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Behance
- Dribble
- ATS Workflow Design
- Talent Forge (AI-led assessment, built on Claude)
- ChatGPT
- Claude for HR automation
- AI Enabled
- MS Office Suite
- Glassdoor & Employer Branding Platforms
- POSH Compliance Frameworks
Personal Information
Personal Information
- ID Type: Credential ID
- ID Number: CHRMP922431857
Timeline
Deputy General Manager - HR & Talent Acquisition
BlackNGreen
10.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner
FNZ Group
10.2022 - 09.2023
Assistant Manager II - People Operations & Talent Acquisition
Pretlist
02.2019 - 09.2022
Senior Executive - Human Resources
KiwiTech
10.2014 - 02.2019
Recruitment Specialist
Cyborg Technologies
10.2012 - 10.2014
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
PGDBM
Gautam Budh Technical University
B.Tech