Harneel Kaur Vadhera
Mumbai,
Summary
Human-first, tech-savvy HR leader who has built teams and cultures from the ground up. From hiring top talent in AI, tech, and management, specializing in sourcing top-tier talent and facilitating seamless placements, my expertise extends to implementing robust performance management systems to drive individual and organizational growth, as well as effectively managing grievances.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Lead
SchbangQ
Mumbai
03.2024 - Current
- Led recruitment for mid to senior-level roles across technology (including AI, data science, and engineering) and marketing, attracting top-tier talent aligned with emerging business needs.
- Built and embedded company culture from the ground up, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and AI-aware environment tailored for a hybrid workforce.
- Drove change management initiatives during the structural separation of the joint venture, ensuring seamless transition with minimal disruption to employees or operations.
- Designed and managed the entire employee life cycle, from recruitment to exit, integrating digital tools and AI-powered HR solutions to enhance efficiency and experience.
- Oversaw payroll, HRMS implementation, and compliance activities with 100% adherence to statutory requirements, streamlining backend operations through automation.
- Formulated and implemented people policies grounded in fairness, agility, and scalability—keeping future tech trends and workforce diversity in mind.
- Acted as a trusted advisor for grievance resolution, conflict management, and employee relations, fostering psychological safety and trust across teams.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on workforce planning and succession strategies to align with growth goals in tech, AI, and marketing verticals.
- Introduced AI-driven hiring tools (e.g., resume screening, candidate assessment platforms) to optimize recruitment workflows and reduce time-to-hire.
- Piloted internal L&D programs with a focus on upskilling employees in AI literacy, digital tools, and leadership development.
Sr. HR Executive
Codebox
Navi Mumbai
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Reported directly to the Directors and played a pivotal role in scaling the organization from a 4-member founding team to a 30–50 member workforce, driving both strategic and operational HR initiatives.
- Designed and executed targeted recruitment strategies, building a strong pipeline of qualified candidates across tech, AI, and marketing domains.
- Championed employee engagement and culture-building initiatives, cultivating a workplace rooted in loyalty, collaboration, and alignment with company values.
- Rolled out a new performance management framework, securing full employee buy-in and enhancing transparency and accountability.
- Communicated updates on HR policy changes to ensure organization-wide compliance with labor laws and regulatory standards.
- Introduced and managed new hire orientation and employee recognition programs, boosting early retention and employee satisfaction.
- Oversaw daily execution of core HR functions, including compensation, benefits, leave management, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, performance management, productivity tracking, employee recognition, morale-building activities, health & safety, and training & development.
Human Resource Intern
Edelweiss Fin. Services
Andheri
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Supported end-to-end recruitment, including scheduling interviews, posting job ads, and candidate screening.
- Collaborated on company-wide event planning with the HR team to boost employee engagement.
- Conducted initial interviews to evaluate candidate fit based on job requirements.
- Coordinated with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth communication and project support.
Human Resource Intern
Educure Pvt. Ltd.
Thane
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Scheduled phone screens and onsite interviews, supporting recruitment and interview coordination.
- Screened candidates and conducted phone interviews to assess skills, experience, and fit.
- Assisted with performance evaluations, identifying development areas to support employee growth.
Education
Post Graduate Program in Management - Human Resource Management
ICFAI Business School
Powai, MumbaiBachelors of Management Studies - Human Resource Management
University of Mumbai
MumbaiSkills
- Employee life cycle management
- Policy development and implementation
- Organizational culture building
- Prompt Engineering (for HR automations, AI tools, or internal communication/chatbot use)
- AI integration in HR processes, employee engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Talent acquisition (including tech and AI roles)
- Stakeholder management
Certification
- Human Resource Management - Short Course, ELC eLearning College
- International and Strategic Human Resource Management, Alison
- People Analytics 101: HR Analytics Fundamentals, Udemy
Timeline
Human Resources Lead
SchbangQ
03.2024 - Current
Sr. HR Executive
Codebox
03.2022 - 03.2024
Human Resource Intern
Edelweiss Fin. Services
06.2021 - 10.2021
Human Resource Intern
Educure Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 05.2020
Post Graduate Program in Management - Human Resource Management
ICFAI Business School
Bachelors of Management Studies - Human Resource Management
University of Mumbai
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