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Arunima Gupta

Delhi

Summary

Owned the HRBP charter for India operations during a high-growth phase at Product SaaS-based, AI-driven organizations, aligning HR strategies with business goals and supporting ~500 employees and ~25 people managers across global functions. Proven expertise in employee relations, performance management, change management, and organizational design. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, effectively managing employee lifecycle processes, and providing strategic counsel to business leaders. Fostered collaboration with global partners across various functions and drove seamless acquisition integration by aligning policies, tools, and culture.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Business Partner

AlphaSense, Sentieo (Now part of AlphaSense)
Delhi
03.2021 - Current
  • Drove HR strategy and execution for India operations, supporting approximately 500 employees. Served as the dedicated HRBP for India Product, Accounting, Revenue, Customer and Product Support, and Content Operations departments, providing support to 25+ managers across India, the US, the UK, and Finland. Managed HRBP responsibilities for all individual contributors in the Product and Engineering Department and oversaw general HR transactions and employee grievances for the entire organization.
  • Successfully managed the full employee lifecycle, from probation (for all India employees) and compensation reviews to career growth (promotions/IJPs/role transitions), employee lifecycle changes, critical retention, performance evaluations, restructuring, and exit management (both voluntary and involuntary), including conflict resolution and employee relations.
  • Enhanced employee communication and feedback by creating and implementing the Employee Connect Framework, which included one-on-one meetings with managers and employees, skip-level meetings, and open houses.
  • Led end-to-end performance management cycles, partnering with Organizational Development and Compensation teams to drive India's annual compensation review and promotion cycle, achieving a closure rate exceeding 90%.
  • Improved business decision-making by generating key insights into LOB health through attrition analysis, early warning signals, engagement, retention data, and exit interviews, enabling the development and implementation of targeted action plans.
  • Oversaw internal PoSH and Disciplinary (DC) Committees, facilitating quarterly meetings and annual PoSH training for managers and employees, managing annual PoSH report filings, and conducting independent initial investigations of DC cases (managed two DC cases in the past six months).
  • Designed and delivered monthly HRBP inductions for an average of 20 new hires per month, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate.
  • Developed new HR team members (7-9) through coaching and mentoring and fostered strong partnerships with global and local COEs, including People Operations, People Systems and Analytics, Benefits, L&D, Compensation, Workplace Community & Experience, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and Global Mobility.
  • Maintained data integrity by conducting regular employee data audits in Workday.
  • Streamlined hiring processes by owning the Job Requisition process in Workday.
  • Ensured compliance and supported evolving business needs by developing, implementing, and maintaining company policies and procedures.
  • Delivered data-driven HR solutions through the creation of HR dashboards, reports, and presentations, with a focus on actionable insights.

HR Generalist

Elucidata Data Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
03.2018 - 03.2021
  • Streamlined hiring processes for teams across India and the US by identifying optimal channels, developing efficient processes, and collaborating with hiring managers, resulting in a 30% reduction in candidate pipeline closure time.
  • Developed and executed recruitment strategies, screening 500+ applicants for full-time and internship positions across Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Business, and negotiated competitive salary and benefits packages.
  • Elevated employee engagement by leading initiatives from budgeting and cross-functional committee leadership to employer branding, social events, new office launches (e.g., Bangalore), and fostering a strong, unified culture across multiple cities.
  • Managed payroll input for the entire India headcount.
  • Ensured financial accuracy by tracking and recording expenses and reconciling accounts to maintain audit-ready financial records.
  • Provided administrative support to a Co-founder, including proactive calendar and meeting management

Education

MBA - Human Resources

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01.2019

B.Sc. in Computer Science -

Delhi University
01.2017

Skills

  • Strategic HR Business Partnering
  • Employee Relations
  • Employee Engagement
  • Performance Management
  • Talent Acquisition (including Executive Recruiting)
  • Learning & Development (including Onboarding, Coaching, Mentoring & Counseling)
  • Change Management
  • Organizational Development (including Policy Development & Implementation)
  • HR Program Management
  • Acquisition Integration
  • Grievance Handling & Employee Counseling
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Internal Communications
  • Reporting & Dashboarding
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Delegation
  • Leadership
  • Agile Methodology
  • AI Savvy

Certification

  • Workday (Advanced)
  • Keka (Proficient)
  • Paysquare (Proficient)
  • Gsuite (Proficient)
  • Slack (Proficient)
  • Zoom (Proficient)
  • JIRA Ticketing System
  • ChatGPT (Advanced)
  • Gemini Advanced (Advanced)

Projects

  • Sentieo Merger and Acquisition - Led HR integration efforts for the Sentieo Merger and Acquisition, aligning policies, procedures, employee programs, and managing employee communication to ensure a smooth transition for 85 employees and achieving zero attrition.
  • India Employee Handbook Review and Launch - Reviewed and launched the India Employee Handbook, comprising unified India policies and processes in compliance with local labor laws, resulting in enhanced transparency and a reduction of employee queries related to policies and processes.
  • Introduction of Shift Allowances - Designed and implemented a shift allowance program for all India employees working in several shifts, ensuring fair compensation for shift work and improving employee satisfaction.
  • Introduction of PoSH and Disciplinary Committee - Established a gender-neutral PoSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) and Discrimination policy and respective internal committees (Internal Complaints Committee & Disciplinary Committee) to ensure compliance with legal requirements and provide a safe and respectful work environment for all employees.
  • Introduction of Corrective Action Plan and Investigation Process - Developed and implemented a standardized Corrective Action Plan and Investigation Process, ensuring fair and consistent handling of issues.
  • Career Framework and Job Unification - Facilitated the development and implementation of career frameworks for Product & Engineering and Revenue teams with respective Business Units to define roles, progression, skill requirements, and salary bands, following the Job Unification exercise of mapping the titles of the existing employee base per the career framework and managing employee communication with employee data updation.

Timeline

HR Business Partner

AlphaSense, Sentieo (Now part of AlphaSense)
03.2021 - Current

HR Generalist

Elucidata Data Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
03.2018 - 03.2021

MBA - Human Resources

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B.Sc. in Computer Science -

Delhi University

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