Madhura Deshmukh

Campus Drives Organization :

Campus Drives Organization:

Role Overview and Scope

Talent Acquisition

Position: HRBP (Human Resources Business Partner) for the R&D division at Force Motors.

• Employee Base: Managed talent acquisition for approx 1000 employees, including engineers, managers, senior managers and GET's for R&D vertical.
• Special Focus: Led talent acquisition efforts for Electric Vehicle (EV) development, a growing and critical part of the company’s strategy.
• Conducted thorough workforce planning to understand current and future talent needs in various R&D domains (mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering).
• Identified critical skill gaps in EV technology and other cutting-edge areas like battery technology, autonomous systems, and powertrains.

• Executive Development Programs: Coordinated and supported the development and implementation of executive training and leadership programs aimed at enhancing management capabilities, fostering talent growth, and building leadership pipelines within the organization.

• End-to-End Internship Program Management: Managed the complete lifecycle of the internship program, overseeing the process from onboarding to exit, ensuring a smooth and enriching experience for interns.

• Succession Planning Strategy: Developed and implemented a robust succession plan for the R&D and Product Engineering (PE) departments, identifying high-potential employees for future leadership roles and critical technical positions.

• Talent Identification and Development: Collaborated with department heads to assess skill gaps and identify key talent for leadership development, ensuring a pipeline of qualified successors for critical R&D and PE roles.

• Talent Identification and Engagement: Worked closely with hiring managers to define job requirements, assess candidate fit, and build strong relationships with academic institutions, ensuring a high-quality pipeline for critical technical roles at Force Motors

• Campus Recruitment Drives: Spearheaded and successfully organized multiple campus recruitment drives across top engineering colleges, targeting high-potential talent for various roles in R&D and engineering functions at Force Motors.
• End to End Execution : Managed the entire recruitment process for campus drives, including collaborating with colleges, coordinating logistics, conducting pre-placement talks, and facilitating interviews, resulting in the hiring of top-tier engineering talent.
• Talent Identification and Engagement : Worked closely with hiring managers to define job requirements, assess candidate fit, and build strong relationships with academic institutions, ensuring a high-quality pipeline for critical technical roles at Force Motors

• HR recruiter specializing in full cycle recruitment, right from souring the candidates to on boarding.
• Proven track record of successfully sourcing, attracting and hiring top talent across various levels and departments.
• Salary negotiations, offer discussion and generation of appointment letters for new hires
• I have hands-on experience with Application Tracker system (ATS) utilizing them effectively to streamline recruitment process, track candidates and ensure efficient workflow management.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing on boarding program to ensure seamless transition for new hires and promote their engagement.
• Proficient in developing and executing employee engagement initiatives including employee recognition program, employee surveys and team building activates.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and build relationship with candidates, new hires and existing employees.
• Proficient in using online job portals, social media platforms, and other recruitment tools to identify and engage with potential candidates.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in team - orientated environment.

• Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
• Provided administrative support to HR department, including managing employee records, preparing reports and scheduling interviews.
• Assisted in recruitment process by posting job advertisements, screening resumes and conducting initial telephonic interview.
• Responded to employee queries regarding employee policies, benefits and program.