Jitin M Cherian
Assistant Vice President - HR
Bangalore
Summary
Accomplished HR professional with extensive experience in strategic talent acquisition, leadership hiring, and team management. Currently serving as Assistant Vice President- HR at Varthana Finance Pvt Ltd, leading recruitment efforts for multiple loan products across India and managing HR Operations and a corporate team of HR professionals. Proven track record in designing and implementing effective recruiting strategies, conducting executive hiring, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Previous roles include Lead Talent Acquisition- South at Muthoot Finance Ltd, Manager HR at AU Small Finance Bank and Zonal HR Manager at Bajaj Capital & Bajaj Capital Insurance Broking Ltd, where responsibilities included full recruitment life cycle management, employee relations, performance appraisals, and training coordination. Skilled in negotiation, succession planning, and proficient in HR technology systems such as ATS and HRIS.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Assistant Vice President -HR
Varthana Finance Pvt Ltd
08.2025 - Current
- Spearheading the Talent Acquisition vertical across Pan India, driving recruitment for student loans, school loans, IT, customer care functions, etc.
- Heading HR Operations with a strong focus on process efficiency and compliance.
- Leading a team of six HR professionals across Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, and Payroll management.
Lead Talent Acquisition- South
Muthoot Finance Ltd
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Led the Talent Acquisition vertical, with additional responsibilities in Talent Management.
- Spearheading recruitment for gold loans in South India while supporting and managing hiring efforts for business loans, personal loans, and loan against property across India.
- Led a corporate team of eight HR professionals for hiring, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Led the end-to-end executive and leadership hiring process across multiple business verticals, employing strategic sourcing techniques, and partnering with senior management to identify and attract top talent.
- Designing and implementing an overall recruiting strategy for building a quality talent pool using metrics such as Source of Hire, Turnaround Time, Offer Acceptance Rate, Candidate Pipeline, and Quality of Hire.
- Conducting quarterly reviews for the Corporate Talent Acquisition team, zonal HRs, and regional HRs to assess performance and align strategies.
- Collaborate closely with management and employees to strengthen working relationships, boost morale, enhance productivity, and retention.
- Responsible for effectively communicating and implementing HR policies and benefits for all employees.
- Ensuring strict compliance with employee background verification (BGV) processes that align with regulatory standards and organizational guidelines.
- Major Achievement: Successfully led and completed the implementation of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), streamlining recruitment processes, automating workflows, and building a centralized talent database. Enabled 41 Regional HRs, 4 Zonal HRs, and the Corporate TA team to transition from manual processes to a fully digital, structured, and efficient recruitment system.
Manager HR
AU Small Finance Bank
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Act as the primary liaison between the HR department and local employees across all verticals, facilitating communication, and supporting HR functions within the organization.
- Manage the full recruitment life cycle, engaging with line managers to build relationships for business development.
- Involved in activities such as requirement gathering, profile follow-up, interview coordination, selection processes, and offer releases.
- Interact with stakeholders to better understand requirements, and devise plans to achieve organizational goals.
- Develop recruitment strategies and hiring plans based on requirements, utilizing consultants, in-house resources, headhunting, walk-in interviews, and employee referrals.
- Manage the induction process and oversee onboarding activities for all new joiners, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization, and facilitating their integration into the company culture.
- Advise managers on employee relations issues, and assist in resolving grievances.
- Conduct recognition and reward programs across southern locations to boost employee morale.
- Maintain strong relationships with business heads, candidates, and the wider community.
- Conduct one-on-one discussions with resigned team members to understand their reasons for leaving, and explore retention opportunities.
- Provide management with suggestions for employee retention on a case-by-case basis.
- Collect performance appraisal feedback, and ensure appraisal meetings are productive for both the organization and employees.
- Coordinate training efforts with the training department, ensuring 100% attendance at all sessions.
Manager HR (Zonal HR)
Bajaj Capital & Bajaj Capital Ins. Broking Ltd
07.2015 - 01.2021
- Responsible for the recruitment, selection, and shortlisting of candidates through both self-sourcing and team collaboration.
- Sourced potential candidates through various channels, including job portals, walk-ins, and employee referrals, and performed thorough screening and shortlisting.
- Conducted HR interviews to assess communication skills, engage with candidates, explain job responsibilities, and evaluate overall fit for the position.
- Conducted campus recruitment through examinations and direct interviews at colleges and universities to identify and attract top talent.
- Facilitated induction sessions for junior, executive, middle, and senior-level entrants, ensuring all employees were onboarded according to the defined process.
- Managed business letters related to employee offers, appointment letters, absconding, promotions, relieving, service agreements, background verification, allowances, and transfer documentation, while providing necessary information as required.
- Addressed general employee queries regularly, and ensured timely resolution within established turnaround times (TAT).
- Tracked weekly productivity of wealth managers in alignment with Vintage productivity benchmarks to ensure performance standards are met.
- Managed employee attendance and leave records to ensure accurate tracking and timely salary processing.
- Ensured effective execution of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) within designated time frames, and facilitated detailed discussions between employees and their mentors as scheduled.
- Collected performance appraisal feedback, and facilitated productive appraisal meetings to enhance organizational outcomes and employee development.
- Coordinated training initiatives with the training department to achieve 100% attendance and compliance.
- Monitored NSIM certification status, ensuring all employees maintained current certifications.
- Conducted regular check-ins with new joiners to support their integration into the organization.
- Managed employee engagement initiatives, including celebrations for birthdays, anniversaries, key milestones, and festivals.
- Conducted exit interviews and processed full and final settlements, including PF and gratuity, for departing employees.
Recruiter
Tekwissen Software India Pvt Ltd
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Sourced candidates through the internal database and job boards, like Monster, Dice, and CareerBuilder, to identify and attract talent.
- Reviewed resumes and applications to shortlist candidates based on qualifications and experience.
- Conducted initial phone screenings and interviews to assess candidates' technical skills and cultural fit within the organization.
- Collaborated with hiring managers and clients to understand specific requirements and preferences for each position.
- Managed salary negotiations and offer discussions with candidates to facilitate successful placements.
- Conducted reference checks to validate candidates' work history and skills prior to hiring.
Education
MBA - Human Resource & Finance
RVS Institute of Management Studies & Research
Coimbatore, TN04.2014
B. Com - Commerce With Computer Application
RVS College of Arts & Science
Coimbatore, TN05.2012
Higher Secondary Certificate -
RVS Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Coimbatore, TN03.2009
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya
03.2007
Skills
- Strategic Talent Acquisition
- Leadership and Team Management
- Negotiation Skills
- HR Technology Proficiency (ATS, HRIS)
- Succession Planning
- Employee relationship management
Accomplishments
Successfully led and completed the implementation of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), streamlining recruitment processes, automating workflows, and building a centralized talent database. Enabled 41 Regional HRs, 4 Zonal HRs, and the Corporate TA team to transition from manual processes to a fully digital, structured, and efficient recruitment system.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Date of birth: 18/October/1991
- Gender: Male
Timeline
Assistant Vice President -HR
Varthana Finance Pvt Ltd
08.2025 - Current
Lead Talent Acquisition- South
Muthoot Finance Ltd
09.2022 - 08.2025
Manager HR
AU Small Finance Bank
02.2021 - 09.2022
Manager HR (Zonal HR)
Bajaj Capital & Bajaj Capital Ins. Broking Ltd
07.2015 - 01.2021
Recruiter
Tekwissen Software India Pvt Ltd
03.2015 - 06.2015
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya
MBA - Human Resource & Finance
RVS Institute of Management Studies & Research
B. Com - Commerce With Computer Application
RVS College of Arts & Science
Higher Secondary Certificate -
RVS Matriculation Higher Secondary School