HARSHA JOSHI

• HR Function Setup – Built HR from the ground up by drafting employee handbooks, policies, compliance frameworks, and establishing end-to-end talent acquisition processes.
• Performance & Compliance Systems – Institutionalized performance management through a Credit Score framework (Performance Score Card, 30-60-90 plan, etc.).
• Sports Vertical Development – Created the entire supply chain for a new sports vertical, covering policy and process design, hiring, website content, merchandising, academy aesthetics, and launch promotions.
• Interiors Vertical Launch – Designed and implemented HR and operational frameworks for a new interiors vertical, aligning recruitment, merchandising, and marketing.
• Marketing & Brand Alignment – Directed marketing strategy and execution, led a high-performing team, developed campaigns aligned with business objectives, and ensured brand consistency across all channels.

Strategic Projects and Initiatives:

• 360° Data Protection Framework – Designed and implemented organization-wide data protection standards, ensuring compliance, security, and confidentiality.
• Intune & MS Official Channel Rollout – Deployed Microsoft Intune and formalized official communication channels, improving IT security, productivity, and streamlined collaboration.
• Walk-in Recruitment Drive – Conceptualized and executed a two-day recruitment drive, managing end-to-end planning, on-ground execution, and post-event promotional campaigns.

• Executed private and group yoga sessions focused on mindfulness, flexibility, and stress management.
• Developed personalized wellness routines incorporating asanas, pranayama, and meditation techniques.
• Coordinated yoga workshops and wellness events to advocate holistic health practices.

• Partnered with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business goals, achieving a 60% improvement in employee engagement.
• Streamlined recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes, reducing turnover by 15%.
• Led town halls and employee feedback sessions, increasing employee retention by 10%.
• Designed SOPs for rewards and recognition programs, enhancing workforce motivation.

• Directed a 13-member HR team, developing scalable talent pipelines across IT and non-IT sectors (Life Sciences, BFSI, Pharma, Retail, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, BFSI, Hospitality, etc.).
• Reduced time-to-hire by 25% through streamlined sourcing techniques and KPI-driven processes.
• Improved recruitment efficiency by 20%, optimizing ATS usage and candidate experience metrics.
• Delivered weekly recruitment reports, analyzing metrics like source-of-hire, time-to-fill, and TAT adherence.

• Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for the organization, ensuring adherence to SLAs.
• Enhanced employee satisfaction scores through structured feedback mechanisms.
• Delivered analytics-driven recruitment reports to refine talent acquisition strategies.