Deep Desai

• Lead the HR function across recruitment, employee relations, payroll, performance management, and compliance for a multi-location workforce of 500+ employees
• Drive end-to-end talent acquisition strategies, from sourcing to onboarding, aligning hiring with evolving business needs
• Implement employee retention and development initiatives to strengthen engagement and career growth
• Successfully analyzed HR data to generate actionable insights that led to a measurable reduction in 0–6 month premature attrition at the organization level
• Manage internal and client payroll processes with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursement
• Design and execute performance management frameworks, ensuring fair appraisals, continuous feedback, and alignment with business objectives
• Handle employee escalations and grievance redressal with professionalism and policy adherence
• Oversee HR case management, disciplinary proceedings, and policy governance in collaboration with leadership
• Leverage HR analytics to track key workforce metrics, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making
• Partner with business heads on workforce planning, talent strategy, and organization-wide HR initiatives

Completed short assignment in December 2024 following company shutdown in India due to tax regulations on gaming industry.

Led talent acquisition function for India and Gulf, sourcing and screening candidates.

Facilitated joining formalities, induction, and orientation to enhance new employee experience.

Conducted exit interviews, performed exit formalities, and prepared final settlement statements.

Administered time-office operations, managing leaves, absenteeism, payroll, and employee benefits.

Scheduled calendar appointments for manager orientation sessions and ensured completion of modules.

Identified organizational needs and developed initiatives to retain skilled talent through training programs.

Generated various employment-related letters and distributed them to associates and managers.

• Researched associates' counseling history to ensure appropriate recommendations for performance evaluations.

Administered HR function for Uffizio India Software Consultants across multiple locations.

Ensured compliance of salaries and benefits with human rights and pay equity legislation.

Drafted job descriptions, analyses, and classifications to support recruitment efforts.

Tracked prevailing pay rates to develop competitive compensation plans.