Hitesh Ashara

• Handling – 360 Degree recruitment and implemented a comprehensive employee onboarding program to improve new hire retention and engagement
• Streamlined HR Information Systems , enhancing data accuracy and reporting capabilities.
• Collaborated with senior management to plan and execute Workforce Planning and Succession Strategies.
• Led calibration sessions for managers to ensure fair, equitable, and bias-free Performance Management.
• Conducted organizational assessments to identify skills gaps and developed targeted HR interventions .
• Led training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career growth opportunities.
• Handled Employee Relations , Conflict Resolution , and ensured compliance with Labor Laws and company policies.
• Directed HR policy formulation and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements specific to the Ahmedabad region.
• Oversaw Compensation and Benefits administration, optimizing payroll processes and enhancing employee satisfaction.
• Implemented a Mentorship Program pairing senior leaders with emerging talent to support professional growth and Succession Planning .
• Led compliance audits and Risk Assessments to ensure adherence to regional labor regulations and mitigate potential legal issues.

· Coordinated Recruitment processes , including interviewing, selecting, and onboarding candidates to meet organizational staffing needs.

· Implemented a comprehensive employee onboarding program to improve new hire retention and engagement.

· Streamlined HR Information Systems , enhancing data accuracy and reporting capabilities.

· Supervised and mentored HR team members to enhance Department Performance and Professional Development .

· Facilitated Employee Engagement initiatives tailored to enhance organizational culture and reduce turnover.

· Managed HR documentation and compliance audits to ensure adherence to regional labor laws and corporate policies.

· Implemented HR Analytics to monitor workforce trends and inform strategic decision-making in the Morbi region.

· Led Training and Development programs focused on employee skill enhancement and career growth.

Talent Acquisition:

• Partnered with business heads to forecast manpower requirements and proactively built talent pipeline.
• Developing hiring strategies with business needs for expansion in retail distribution channels.
• Conducted Sourcing via multiple platforms - Job Portals, Social Media, Internal Data base, employee referral.
• Responsible for sourcing, short-listing and accessing the candidate for suitability as per the parameters including Warehouse, Sales, Customer Service, Cashiering Jobs.
• Streamlined and standardized recruitment processes to reduce TAT and improve candidate experience.
• Responsible for overseeing that offered candidates join the organization. Talent Development & Engagement:
• Ensuring smooth joining for new joiners by conducting a proper induction and orientation program.
• Ensure that the training needs of store people are proactively identified.
• Ensure the success of Store level training through the Store Guru.
• Responsible for organizing various activities for increasing employee engagement within the organization.
• Maintain HR Policies and continuously reviewing the same.
• Ensure that people have a role clarity & Know their KRA.
• Ensure that people earned incentives regularly.
• Ensure communication & Continuous visibility of target progress in every department. MIS & Human Resource Related Activities:
• Responsible for conditioning view of HR database such as employee master, recruitment tracker, incentive master.
• Responsible for issuance of Offer Letter, Appointment Letter, Transfer letter, Superannuation Letter or any other as required.
• Ensure 100% compliance of all labor legislation in store.
• Ensure that all benefits & dues of employees are processed without delay.
• Ensure that availability of uniforms, IDs, & other entitlements without delay.
• Various report compilation for Zone.

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage end-to-end hiring processes, including job postings, interviews, and orientation.
• Employee Lifecycle: Oversee attendance tracking, leave management, and performance appraisal administration.
• Compliance & Grievances: Ensure all staff adhere to local labor laws and internal company policies.
• Travel Coordination: Book corporate travel, accommodations, and manage per diems for field and logistics teams.
• Vendor Management: Maintain relationships with transport vendors, facility maintenance teams, and third-party suppliers.
• Office Operations: Oversee day-to-day facility management, security arrangements, and utility maintenance.
• Document Control: Process expense claims, vendor invoices, and maintain highly confidential HR databases.