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Bhanu prakash

Lead HR Business Partner
Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record at Champions Group, excelling in strategic planning and employee relations. Achieved a 35% reduction in offer-to-join dropouts through innovative retention strategies. Skilled in HR analytics and talent recruitment, fostering high-performing teams and driving organizational success.

Overview

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Certification
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead HR Business Partner

Champions Group
12.2019 - 11.2025

1. Leadership

  • Led a team of HR Business Partners and HR Executives handling recruitment, payroll, PF, insurance, compliance, and HR operations across all verticals.
  • Continuously mentored and upskilled HR team members on HRMS onboarding, payroll processing, and data accuracy.
  • Collaborated with leadership to design and implement HR policies related to leave, remote work, probation evaluation, and rewards.
  • Regularly presented HR dashboards, engagement analytics, and performance reports to the Board of Directors for decision-making.
  • Ensured smooth coordination between HR verticals (Operations, Recruitment, Engagement, and Performance) under unified governance.

2. Performance Management & Organizational Development

  • Defined and implemented KRAs across multiple business units (Data Sales, Real Estate, Hospitality, Product Development).
  • Mentored HR team members to build KRA frameworks using Bell Curve Analysis for sales and business development roles.
  • Conducted quarterly performance reviews with department heads and board members to track employee progress and identify improvement areas.
  • Implemented Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and counseling sessions for underperformers, resulting in measurable improvements.
  • Managed organization-wide performance tracking, linking results to appraisal cycles and compensation strategies.
  • Collaborated with leadership on attrition analysis, manpower budgeting, and workforce planning to align HR strategies with business needs.
  • Led annual appraisal cycles ensuring data-backed, fair evaluations aligned with business goals.

3. Employee Engagement & Recognition

Strategic Leadership:

  • Progressed from executing engagement events to heading the Employee Engagement Team, mentoring two HR BPs.
  • Designed and implemented new engagement strategies to reduce attrition and improve morale.

Key Initiatives:

  • Launched TOP 150 Performer Recognition List initiative to spotlight high-impact employees.
  • Introduced Parent-to-Family Wellness Programs, Best Parent Award, and Special Day Celebrations.
  • Led 30+ monthly and 3 annual Rewards & Recognition (R&R) events across all business verticals to enhance employee motivation and retention.
  • Collaborated with Creative, Admin, HR, and Finance teams for event planning, budgeting, and execution.
  • Mentored HR Engagement Officers on processes for Birthday/Work Anniversary Calendars, Zoom Attendance Reports, and L&D Weekly Graphs.
  • Initiated Weekly Social Champions Awards and Top Attendance Awards (5-in-1 Tree Matrix) to boost team motivation.
  • Partnered with the Board and Directors for budget approvals and alignment of engagement frameworks with company goals.

4. Offer Release Strategy & Joining Ratio Improvement

  • Partnered with board members to strategize joining ratio improvement, tracking offer-to-join conversion metrics.
  • Developed a data-driven offer management dashboard to forecast hiring trends.
  • Introduced flexible offer structures and engagement touchpoints between offer release and joining to reduce dropouts.
  • Represented HR in board-level discussions for offer approvals and manpower forecasting.

5. HR Operations: Onboarding, Offer Management & Exit Formalities

Offer Management & HR Operations Setup (2020–2021):

  • Became the sole authorized person to release offers within the organization.
  • Released 1000+ offers for new joiners with 100% accuracy and zero errors, ensuring complete compliance and precision in documentation.
  • Designed and implemented offer release protocols — collecting interview assessments, salary slips, government IDs, IQ test forms, and growth mindset surveys.
  • Collaborated with Directors for salary negotiations, final pay structuring, and offer approvals.
  • Maintained centralized offer and document management systems ensuring 100% audit compliance.
  • Partnered with leadership to build offer issuance strategies that improved joining ratios and reduced offer dropouts.

Onboarding & Induction:

  • Oversaw end-to-end onboarding including document verification, BGV, ID & access setup, and induction delivery.
  • Developed New Joiner Kits, welcome emails, and orientation plans to facilitate smooth assimilation for new employees.
  • Introduced KRA communication within 48 hours of joining and facilitated employee bank account openings.
  • Organized engagement programs including a Cruise Trip for New Joiners to strengthen team bonding.

Exit Management & Offboarding:

  • Managed Zoom KT recordings and SOP documentation for future handovers.
  • Coordinated with IT and Admin for access revocations and final settlements.
  • Facilitated exit interviews, F&F settlements, and timely issuance of relieving letters within TAT (45 days).

6. Recruitment & Government Partnered Project

  • Handled complete recruitment for the Government Partnered Project in partnership with Champions Group.
  • Sourced over 300+ resumes across South India and conducted 150+ interviews, resulting in 25+ successful joiners.
  • Built and implemented initial recruitment processes for the newly formed Champions Group HR department.
  • Collaborated directly with project leadership for manpower forecasting and workforce deployment.
  • Played a pivotal role during the foundation phase of Champions Group, supporting rapid business expansion.

Key Achievements

  • Successfully scaled HR operations from a 10-member pilot team to 500+ employees across multiple business units.
  • Reduced offer-to-join dropouts by 35% through structured candidate engagement programs.
  • Conducted 30+ monthly and 3 annual R&R events, improving retention and motivation.
  • Maintained zero audit non-compliance in offer, onboarding, and exit documentation.
  • Played an instrumental role in building HR policy frameworks for performance, engagement, and operations.
  • Mentored 4 HR team members who later transitioned into independent HRBP roles.

Management Trainee - US Staffing

LanceSoft India Pvt. Ltd
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for US-based clients — sourcing, screening, scheduling, and onboarding.
  • Utilized job portals like Monster, Career Builder, LinkedIn, and internal ATS (Job Diva) to identify and attract top talent.
  • Recruited US citizens, Green Card holders, and H1B visa holders for contract and full-time positions, aligning candidate skills with client needs.
  • Negotiated salaries, collected post-interview feedback, and ensured seamless onboarding.

Coordinated interview logistics across multiple time zones to facilitate smooth candidate experiences and enhance client satisfaction.

Education

MBA - HR & Marketing

Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Employee engagement

Strategic planning

Workforce planning

HR analytics

Talent recruitment

Employee relations

Exit interviews

Organizational development

Managing employee relations

Confidential document control

Management support

Certification

Self - Development through experimental learning,PEGASUS

Timeline

Lead HR Business Partner

Champions Group
12.2019 - 11.2025

Management Trainee - US Staffing

LanceSoft India Pvt. Ltd
10.2018 - 07.2019

MBA - HR & Marketing

Visvesvaraya Technological University
04.2001 -
Bhanu prakashLead HR Business Partner