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ASHUTOSH TIKEKAR

ASHUTOSH TIKEKAR

People & Culture | HR Operations & Administration Specialist
PUNE

Summary

People & Culture, Behavioral, and HR Operations Specialist with 13+ years of experience across wellness, NGO, and CSR sectors. Skilled in employee engagement, behavioral development, counseling, HR operations, administration, and training.

Experienced in building people-centric systems, streamlining organizational processes, and driving employee-focused growth through a human-centered approach.

Proven expertise in employee relations, onboarding, compliance management, conflict resolution, program coordination, and organizational development. Also experienced in research coordination, documentation, and patent process management.

Overview

3
3
Languages
2
2
Certifications
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

People & Culture, HR Operations & Administration Lead

Niraamay Wellness Center
Pune, Maharashtra
09.2021 - Current

· Leading end-to-end People & Culture, HR Operations, and Administration functions across branches

· Designing and implementing HR policies, SOPs, job descriptions, and structured operational frameworks

· Managing payroll, statutory compliance, attendance, and employee lifecycle processes

· Driving employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture initiatives

· Conducting onboarding, induction, and behavioral training programs for employees

· Handling employee relations, grievance management, and conflict resolution through counseling-based approaches

· Managing administrative operations including facility management, vendor coordination, infrastructure, and resource allocation

· Coordinating with multiple departments for smooth day-to-day operational functioning

· Supporting research coordination, documentation, review processes, and organizational reporting

· Assisting in patent drafting and process documentation management

· Leading training module development and employee capability-building initiatives

Behavioral & Emotional Well-being Specialist (Healer Counsellor)

Niraamay Wellness Center
Pune, Maharashtra
01.2021 - 08.2021

· Provided holistic counseling and behavioral support for emotional and mental well-being

· Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions focusing on stress management and self-awareness

· Facilitated personal development and behavioral transformation sessions

· Supported individuals through empathetic communication and structured guidance

· Strengthened expertise in behavioral understanding and human-centric approaches

School Social Worker and Coordinator

The Akanksha Foundation
Pune
01.2016 - 12.2019

· Led student engagement and behavioral development initiatives

· Conducted counseling and guidance sessions for students

· Built stakeholder relationships with educators, parents, and internal teams

· Managed program coordination, reporting, and documentation

· Implemented structured engagement activities improving participation and retention

· Facilitated life-skill and behavioral development programs

Senior Co-worker – Youth Development

SOS Children’s Villages of India
01.2014 - 08.2015

· Mentored youth in education, career planning, and personal development

· Conducted behavioral and life-skill development activities

· Provided emotional support and counseling

· Coordinated developmental programs and documentation

· Fostered a supportive environment for holistic youth development

Social Worker

Aangan Education Welfare Society
Indore
01.2012 - 12.2013

· Conducted counseling sessions for students

· Supported implementation of educational and development programs

· Contributed to improving student engagement and confidence

Education

M.A. - Social Work (Labour Welfare & Personnel Management)

DAVV
Indore
01-2011

PGDM -

DAVV
Indore
01-2009

B.Com -

Vikram University
Ujjain
01-2008

Skills

Employee Engagement & Retention

Organizational Culture Development

Employee Well-being & Experience

Employee Relations

Counseling & Emotional Intelligence

Conflict Resolution & Grievance Handling

Behavioral Training & Development

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Attendance & Leave Management

HR Policies & SOP Development

Performance Management Support

Facility & Office Administration

Vendor Coordination & Management

Administrative Process Optimization

Cross-functional Coordination

Employee Induction Programs

Behavioral & Communication Training

Training Module Development

Research Coordination

Documentation & Reporting

Data Management & Record Keeping

Additional Information

· Employee Induction & Cultural Alignment

· Behavioral & Communication Training

· Emotional Well-being & Counseling Sessions

· Team Building & Employee Engagement Workshops

· Aura Training Module Development

Certification

HR Practical Training Course – Mentors Training Institute, Pune | 2020

Interests

Cooking

Music

Writing

Reading

Travelling

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • People & Culture
  • Behavioral Expertise
  • HR Operations
  • Administration & Operations
  • Training & Development
  • Research & Documentation

Timeline

People & Culture, HR Operations & Administration Lead

Niraamay Wellness Center
09.2021 - Current

Behavioral & Emotional Well-being Specialist (Healer Counsellor)

Niraamay Wellness Center
01.2021 - 08.2021

School Social Worker and Coordinator

The Akanksha Foundation
01.2016 - 12.2019

Senior Co-worker – Youth Development

SOS Children’s Villages of India
01.2014 - 08.2015

Social Worker

Aangan Education Welfare Society
01.2012 - 12.2013

M.A. - Social Work (Labour Welfare & Personnel Management)

DAVV

PGDM -

DAVV

B.Com -

Vikram University
ASHUTOSH TIKEKARPeople & Culture | HR Operations & Administration Specialist