KRITI BHATNAGAR
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record at TATA ELECTRONICS PVT LTD, driving strategic talent acquisition and enhancing onboarding experiences. Expert in stakeholder management and process optimization, achieving a 20% reduction in time-to-fill key positions. Skilled in project management and content creation, fostering organizational development and change management initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Human Resources
TATA ELECTRONICS PVT LTD
06.2024 - Current
- Lead multiple enterprise-level HR programs including TAS (Tata Administrative Services), Tata Global Internship, and end-to-end Talent Acquisition operational excellence initiatives.
- Serve as the Process Owner for onboarding across multi-site manufacturing facilities, designing workflows, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring a consistent new-hire experience for high-volume hiring environments.
- Manage end-to-end vendor lifecycle including scouting, empanelment, contract structuring, SLA development, compliance tracking, performance dashboards, and escalation management.
- Strengthened governance frameworks to improve cost efficiency, transparency, and predictability across vendor engagements.
- Own the authoring, governance, and version control of TA SOPs, including documentation, audits, gap analysis, stakeholder sign-offs, and continuous improvement cycles.
- Collaborate with HR Systems/IT teams to integrate automation solutions, streamline data flow, and enhance digital touchpoints across TA and onboarding.
- Designed induction journeys with process digitization, interactive content, facilitator development, and session standardization across units to enhance onboarding experience.
- Developed onboarding content, communications, decks, handbooks, and facilitator scripts tailored to different employee personas (blue-collar, staff, leadership).
- Enhanced onboarding satisfaction and reduced time-to-productivity through structured interventions for new hires.
INDIAN AIR FORCE
01.2013 - 06.2024
- Improved hiring: Cut hiring time by 40%, increased quality of hires by 25% for 300+ candidates.
- Streamlined HR processes: Enhanced documentation, discipline, grievance handling and policies for 300+ employees.
- Training success: Developed training materials, led workshops, and tracked progress for 100+ specialized employees.
- Designed scheduling and accommodation management, boosting operational efficiency by 20% and achieving a 95% guest satisfaction rate.
- Led the redesign of workplace records and displays, resulting in a 25% improvement in functionality, positively impacting employee engagement.
- Ensured compliance with SACFA regulations and local building codes for multiple projects, conducting risk assessments. Achieved zero safety incidents, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Led internal and external audits, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining 100% serviceability of machinery and equipment worth 10+ Cr.
- Facilitated conflict resolution efforts as an integral part of inquiry teams, thereby reducing employee disputes by 40% and enhancing workplace morale.
- Managed Anti-Hijack Cell, orchestrated exercises validating protocols, identified readiness gaps and optimized safety and response.
- Orchestrated end-to-end planning and flawless execution of operations for Aero India Show 2019, liaising with global agencies; managed on-site support, mobility and coordination for more than 10,000 visitors, resulting in a highly successful and internationally acclaimed event.
- Led wildlife control, gym facility upgrades, and stores' upgrades, enhancing operations and boosting revenue through effective coordination with vendors and stakeholders.
- Led a successful and accident-free aircraft operations initiative spanning over 10 years with effective controlling for 20,000+ hrs. overseeing meticulous risk assessment and assumption management resulting in zero incidents or accidents.
- Led critical operational missions of strategic importance and demonstrated immense crisis management skills during high stakes situations. Gained management approval for the dissemination of SOPs, each crafted from the ground up.
- Represented the organization as the liaison officer, managing and coordinating VVIP/VIP movements with exceptional attention to detail and adherence to the organization's core values and mission.
- Hosted grand events, seminars and conferences with 300+ attendees, meticulously and systematically leading teams with planning, focusing on time management and improvisation.
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Executed successful talent acquisition initiatives for APAC FMCG clients, attaining a remarkable 95% success rate in placing executives and playing a pivotal role in seamless succession planning.
- Spearheaded talent acquisition strategy for Heidrick & Struggles' Consumer Market Practice, achieving a 20% reduction in time-to-fill key positions in FY 2012 through process optimization, precise data management, and strategic candidate engagement.
- Developed market trend analysis reports and utilized business insights to identify high-value business development opportunities, leading to 30% increase in new client acquisition within 6 months.
Education
Strategic HR -
HarvardX
03.2026
Project Management Professional -
PMI
03.2026
Coach Certification -
Transformation Academy
03.2026
Centre for Leadership Training & Behavioral Sciences -
01.2022
Master's degree - aviation law and Air Transport Management
NALSAR
Hyderabad01.2021
Professional Knowledge Enhancement Course -
01.2019
Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets -
Harvard Business School
01.2019
Air Staff Course for Leadership -
01.2018
PGDM - HR & Marketing
IILM
01.2012
Defence General Mgt Program -
IIM
MumbaiSkills
- Strategic HR
- Talent Acquisition
- Change Management
- Organizational Development
- People Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Training & Development
- Project Management
- MS Office
- Content Creation
- Public Speaking
- Office management
Certification
- Strategic HR, HarvardX, 2023
- Project Management Professional, PMI, 2023
- Centre for Leadership Training & Behavioral Sciences, 2022
- Professional Knowledge Enhancement Course, 2019
- Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets, Harvard Business School, 2019
- Air Staff Course for Leadership, 2018
- Coach Certification, Transformation Academy, Ongoing
Accomplishments
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership and crisis management skills while overseeing the response to a traumatic air crash incident at AERO INDIA 2019; orchestrated the collaboration of all relevant agencies, ensuring swift response, effective decision-making, and successful containment of the situation.
- Second in Merit amongst all Women Cadets in Air Force Academy.
- Distinguished in the field of Classical music by successfully completing Second Year Junior Diploma in Sangeet Prabhakar degree.
- Currently learning Reiki to achieve attunement.
Timeline
Manager, Human Resources
TATA ELECTRONICS PVT LTD
06.2024 - Current
INDIAN AIR FORCE
01.2013 - 06.2024
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES
01.2012 - 01.2013
Strategic HR -
HarvardX
Project Management Professional -
PMI
Coach Certification -
Transformation Academy
Centre for Leadership Training & Behavioral Sciences -
Master's degree - aviation law and Air Transport Management
NALSAR
Professional Knowledge Enhancement Course -
Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets -
Harvard Business School
Air Staff Course for Leadership -
PGDM - HR & Marketing
IILM
Defence General Mgt Program -
IIM