Astha Singhal
Pune
Summary
Over 8.5 years of HR experience with expertise in all Human Resource functions. Proven ability to develop and execute HR policies, manage talent acquisition, and enhance employee engagement. Specialises in identifying skill gaps and implementing training programs to boost team performance. Recognised for transforming underperforming departments through strategic leadership and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SR. HR GENERALIST
ConsultAdd Inc.
Pune
09.2024 - Current
- Managed end-to-end HR operations for over 500+ employees, ensuring smooth onboarding, exits, compliance, and day-to-day employee support.
- Handled hiring and talent management by recruiting suitable candidates through campus drives, lateral hiring, hackathons, and walk-in drives.
- Owned the full employee lifecycle - from recruitment and onboarding to exits - ensuring a positive and consistent employee experience.
- Served as Presiding Officer for POSH, leading awareness sessions, handling cases with confidentiality, and following legal and organizational guidelines.
- Planned and ran Rewards & Recognition and appreciation programs to keep employees motivated and engaged.
- Organized both small and large employee events within budget to build team bonding and morale.
- Worked closely with business teams to identify skill gaps and support training initiatives that improved performance and retention.
SR. HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Servicepack.ai
Hyderabad
09.2023 - 08.2024
- I worked as a strategic HR partner, supporting key areas such as talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and learning and development.
- I was also involved in preparing and organising documentation required for SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications.
- I successfully created the employee handbook and defined important HR policies. My role also included identifying talent needs and supporting initiatives to improve team effectiveness and overall performance.
- I also worked in a client - facing role, acting as an account manager for one of the AI bots being developed. Along with this, I supported User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by testing use cases and ensuring the solution met client requirements.
HR BUSINESS PARTNER - SR. RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST
InnoServ Digital Pvt Ltd - CoBuzz
Pune
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Directly reported to Senior Management & Stakeholders, providing quantifiable reports on attrition and manpower.
- Achieved a 70% contribution of high-quality resources.
- Negotiated hiring costs, resulting in a 15% cost-saving.
- Reduced attrition rate by 27%.
- Established a vast network of high-profile recruitment agencies.
- Led a team of 5 HR professionals, providing comprehensive management training.
- Acted as a single point of contact for employee grievances, ensuring swift resolution.
- Implemented a Performance Management System to identify high-potential and low-performing employees.
- Improved employee retention by assisting in the development of improvement plans for underperformers.
- Conducted one-on-one review sessions to address employee challenges.
- Introduced various initiatives to foster team bonding and enhance the organisation's culture.
- Established Employee Appreciation Programs to recognise and motivate employees for their contributions.
FOUNDER
Nazaakat: The Royal Thread
Pune
04.2018 - 03.2020
- I focused on building and managing an apparel business, gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.
- For two years, I successfully managed and grew the business, managing the complete business and sales, achieving an annual turnover of 25 Lacs.
- However, as I transitioned into motherhood in 2020, I decided to sell the business, realising a profitable margin of 50%.
SR. HR MANAGER
CloudLex Inc.
Pune
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Facilitated the entire recruitment lifecycle, ensuring seamless hiring processes.
- Supervised and mentored a team of two junior HR professionals, providing comprehensive training in recruitment procedures.
- Managed attendance and leave records, meticulously monitoring employee attendance, working hours, and leave allocations to facilitate accurate payroll processing monthly.
- Cultivated employee engagement by monitoring turnover rates and exit trends, initiating training programs, and implementing welfare initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction.
- Organized regular team-building activities and events to foster a cohesive work environment.
HR MANAGER
League Organization: Appco Group
Pune
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Utilizing various recruitment platforms such as Naukri, Monster, and Times to source and screen candidates, managing the entire recruitment process.
- Conduct comprehensive in-house and field training sessions for new employees, equipping them with the necessary skills for successful fieldwork, addressing their concerns, and providing mentorship on sales ethics.
- Ensuring timely input of sales transactions to facilitate weekly employee payments, as well as compiling and disseminating monthly reports for the Business Unit to the Head Office.
TEAM LEADER
League Organization: Appco Group
Pune
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Engaging in direct sales and marketing activities across B2C, B2B, and event channels.
- Recruiting top-tier talent for the team and delivering comprehensive sales training both in the field and through off-field sessions.
- Leading, educating, and fostering the growth of the team to consistently generate sales.
- Cultivating and sustaining a high-performance culture through efficient performance management practices.
- Instrumental in achieving 30-40% of the team's monthly sales targets.
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE - MEDIA MARKETING
Hindustan Times-Media
Kanpur
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Persuading clients to advertise in Hindustan newspapers through effective communication and negotiation.
- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and agencies to consistently meet monthly targets and drive ongoing business growth.
Education
PGDM -
Jaipuria Institute of Management
Lucknow, UP04-2014
Skills
- Talent Acquisition & Hiring
- Employee Onboarding & Offboarding
- Benefits Administration
- Payroll and Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Policies implementation
- Training development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Organisational development
- Strategic HR planning
- HR policies and procedures
- Strategic thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Performance management
- Team Building
- Employee Engagement
- Cultural Awareness
Linkedin Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/asthasinghal04/
Certification
- Advanced HRBP Certified from CHRMP in 2024.
- Received HRBP Certification from Udemy in 2023.
- Received 'Regulations & Organisational Development' Certification from Udemy in 2023.
- Advanced Digital Marketing Course from LIPS in 2021.
Accomplishments
• Recognised with a Spot Award in Nov 2025 at ConsultAdd for effectively handling high-priority campus and lateral hiring across multiple positions.
• Awarded 'Employee of the Month - March 2025' at ConsultAdd for demonstrating exceptional ownership, consistent high performance, and successfully driving results across all responsibilities.
• Awarded the title of 'People's Champion 2023' in InnoServ Digital for creating a culture that led to the retention of top talent.
• Awarded for contributing to the Appco Group's 'Inspirational Office of the Year 2016'.
• Awarded 'Employee of the Month - March 2025' at ConsultAdd for demonstrating exceptional ownership, consistent high performance, and successfully driving results across all responsibilities.
• Awarded the title of 'People's Champion 2023' in InnoServ Digital for creating a culture that led to the retention of top talent.
• Awarded for contributing to the Appco Group's 'Inspirational Office of the Year 2016'.
Timeline
SR. HR GENERALIST
ConsultAdd Inc.
09.2024 - Current
SR. HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Servicepack.ai
09.2023 - 08.2024
HR BUSINESS PARTNER - SR. RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST
InnoServ Digital Pvt Ltd - CoBuzz
04.2022 - 06.2023
FOUNDER
Nazaakat: The Royal Thread
04.2018 - 03.2020
SR. HR MANAGER
CloudLex Inc.
04.2018 - 11.2018
HR MANAGER
League Organization: Appco Group
11.2015 - 10.2017
TEAM LEADER
League Organization: Appco Group
11.2014 - 12.2015
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE - MEDIA MARKETING
Hindustan Times-Media
05.2014 - 11.2014
PGDM -
Jaipuria Institute of Management