KETKI GARUD
Seasoned Human Resources Business Partner
Pune
Summary
Human Resources professional with deep expertise in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving impactful HR initiatives. Strong communicator with knack for adapting to evolving business needs. Skilled in conflict resolution, strategic planning, and enhancing workforce productivity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager HR Business Partner
EVOLVE BPM PVT LTD.
Pune
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed the role of Senior Manager HRBP for India, Manila, Lisbon & Belfast teams
- Responsible for overseeing all HR functions such as talent acquisition, HR operations & payroll, employee engagement, compensation and benefits and organizational culture
- Developed HR strategies that align with business objectives, ensuring employee satisfaction and maintaining a positive work environment
- Oversee the recruitment process, ensuring a strong talent pipeline for current and future business needs
- Implement and manage performance management systems to assess employee performance and drive improvement
- Manage compensation, benefits and reward systems to ensure competitiveness and fairness
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Fostering a positive and inclusive work culture, manage employee relations, and resolve any conflicts
- Lead the change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions during organizational changes
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Developed and executed successful training program for junior managers, equipping them with essential leadership skills.
- Member of POSH committee
HR Business Partner(Tech)
XPRESSBEES(BUSYBEES) LOGISTICS
Pune
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Performed the role of HR Business partner for IT(Tech) teams in Pune & Bangalore.
- Responsible for developing HR agenda, strategies, policies and practices.
- Worked with business and HR leadership on HR strategy and ensuring the strategies and programs are implemented.
- Acted as single point of contact for stakeholders within unit to handle any escalations and provide them support and guidance on employee matters.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Involved in structuring compensation and benefit packages.
- Responsible for retention of talented workforce Organized HR cascade sessions, town hall sessions, floor walks for IT(tech)teams.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions for business challenges.
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Member of POSH committee
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
GE HEALTHCARE(KELLY SERVICES)
Remote
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for Mid/Senior level hiring for GE Healthcare Bangalore.
- Screen resumes and prospects, qualify, interview, and manage candidates throughout interview process and work towards fulfillment of open requisitions with hiring managers.
- Review and release job postings descriptions to ensure they capture role requirements.
- Work closely with Sourcing specialist to execute impactful recruiting strategies to find candidates and prospect for new business.
Sourcing Specialist
HEXAGON EXECUTIVE SEARCH.
Pune
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for Mid/Senior level sourcing for GE Healthcare
Assistant Manager- HR(Talent Partner)
SOPRA STERIA INDIA & SOPRA BANKING SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INDIA PVT LTD.
Pune
05.2014 - 08.2019
- Performed the role of Talent Partner-HRBP for Pune location.
- Well versed with the company practices and procedures and hence act as a mentor and guide for the staff.
- Lead the Talent Engagement team within the center.
- Manage, Organize, Coordinate and Implement events/activities and festivals.
- Exhibit high levels of creativity, dedication and passion towards the welfare needs of the staff.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Provided advice and counsel to employees on general workplace policies and practices, issues related to their job performance, relationships with their manager and/or co-workers as well as career development and job opportunities.
- Organize HR cascade sessions & floor-walks. Circulating monthly Reports to respective stake holders.
- Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
- Member of POSH committee.
Junior Executive Recruitment
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS.
10.2008 - 05.2014
- Responsible for End to end IT recruitment. Partnering directly with BU managers to close business requirement.
- Well versed with the recruitment software. Actively participating in referral programs conducted by Talent Acquisition Team.
- Managed weekend recruitment drives, conducting HR discussions, offer discussions, salary negotiations and documentation with the candidates.
Recruiter
HSBC GLT
05.2008 - 09.2008
- Managed the entire recruitment lifecycle.
- Closely worked and communicated with hiring managers to co-ordinate on different requirements and positions.
- Followed the entire recruitment process as per the company norms.
- Managed all the post recruitments activities such as offer discussions, salary negotiations and documentation with the candidates.
Consultant-Recruitment
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
12.2007 - 05.2008
- Joined the company on a contractual role(Third party contract of Seed Infotech).
- Extensively worked on end-to-end recruitment including screening, short listing, and preliminary round of interview, scheduling interview, Salary negotiations.
- Worked on recruitment across levels, experience range 3-10yrs
Education
Masters of Personnel Management -
University of Pune
06.2009 - 06.2011
Masters of Computer Management -
University of Pune
06.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelors of Commerce - undefined
University of Pune
06.2002 - 06.2005
HSC - undefined
Don Bosco Junior College, Lonavala
06.2000 - 06.2002
SSC - undefined
Auxilium Convent High School, Lonavala
06.1999 - 06.2000
Skills
Strategic planning
Employee Engagement & Welfare
Performance Management Systems
HR Information Systems
Stakeholder Management
Employee Lifecycle Management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/18/84
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Manager HR Business Partner
EVOLVE BPM PVT LTD.
05.2024 - 02.2025
HR Business Partner(Tech)
XPRESSBEES(BUSYBEES) LOGISTICS
09.2021 - 05.2024
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
GE HEALTHCARE(KELLY SERVICES)
04.2021 - 09.2021
Sourcing Specialist
HEXAGON EXECUTIVE SEARCH.
08.2020 - 04.2021
Assistant Manager- HR(Talent Partner)
SOPRA STERIA INDIA & SOPRA BANKING SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INDIA PVT LTD.
05.2014 - 08.2019
Masters of Personnel Management -
University of Pune
06.2009 - 06.2011
Junior Executive Recruitment
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS.
10.2008 - 05.2014
Recruiter
HSBC GLT
05.2008 - 09.2008
Consultant-Recruitment
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
12.2007 - 05.2008
Masters of Computer Management -
University of Pune
06.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelors of Commerce - undefined
University of Pune
06.2002 - 06.2005
HSC - undefined
Don Bosco Junior College, Lonavala
06.2000 - 06.2002
SSC - undefined
Auxilium Convent High School, Lonavala
06.1999 - 06.2000
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