MAHEK CHANDNANI
Ahmedabad
Summary
Results-driven HR professional with 4+ years of progressive experience in Human Resource Business Partnering within the insurance sector, and talent acquisition across consulting and pharmaceutical domains. Proven ability to align people strategies with business goals, manage full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles, and drive HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, talent development, and organizational effectiveness. Adept at stakeholder management, workforce planning, policy implementation, and talent pipeline development. Skilled in using HRMS and ATS platforms for seamless HR operations and recruitment tracking.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager - Human Resource (TA)
Cadila Pharmaceuticals
Ahmedabad
03.2025 - Current
- Built strong pipelines of high-caliber candidates using advanced sourcing methods (Boolean, LinkedIn Recruiter, X-ray search)
- Designed and implemented talent acquisition strategies in alignment with organizational goals, workforce planning, and future growth initiatives.
- Built and maintained robust talent pipelines to support ongoing and future hiring needs, minimizing time-to-fill for critical roles.
- Partnered closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and deliver strategic recruitment support and market insights.
- Utilized HRMS and ATS platforms to streamline recruitment workflows, manage applicant data, and generate actionable reports.
- Collaborated with HR and business stakeholders to optimize recruitment processes, enhance the candidate experience, and improve overall hiring efficiency.
Associate Manager - Human Resource (HRBP)
HDFC Life Limited
Ahmedabad
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Designed talent acquisition strategies to drive effective hiring processes.
- Managed employee life cycle for over 400 personnel, ensuring seamless transitions.
- Handled attrition, retention, exit interviews, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Oversaw rewards and recognition programs, performance management systems, and conflict resolution efforts.
- Facilitated induction and training programs for all new hires to ensure smooth onboarding.
- Conducted vendor management and coordinated campus placement activities.
- Engaged employees in career growth discussions and performance-based goal setting.
- Monitored probationer performance, evaluated progress monthly, and developed action plans with line leadership.
Recruitment Lead
Addrec Solutions
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed a team of four talent acquisition professionals, training new hires on recruitment processes.
- Mentored team to consistently meet monthly hiring targets.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify client needs and source specialized skills.
- Formulated and executed effective recruitment strategies for diverse industries.
- Utilized LinkedIn for targeted recruitment of niche profiles.
- Oversaw salary negotiations and onboarding processes for leadership roles.
- Screened candidates from various job portals, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Analyzed industry trends to maintain competitive hiring practices.
Education
PGDM - Business Administration And Management
Great Lakes Institute Of Management
05.2025
BBAHT - Business Administration
DR Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
01.2020
Skills
- HR business partnering
- SAP HRIS expertise
- Employee engagement strategies
- Performance management systems
- Employee relations
- Succession planning
- Talent acquisition and sourcing
- Stakeholder management
- Multi-tasking skills
- Talent acquisition
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahek-chandnani-847997216/
Timeline
Deputy Manager - Human Resource (TA)
Cadila Pharmaceuticals
03.2025 - Current
Associate Manager - Human Resource (HRBP)
HDFC Life Limited
06.2023 - 03.2025
Recruitment Lead
Addrec Solutions
06.2021 - 07.2023
PGDM - Business Administration And Management
Great Lakes Institute Of Management
BBAHT - Business Administration
DR Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
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