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Manasvi Agnihotri

Manasvi Agnihotri

Gurgaon

Summary

Seasoned HR professional with over 12 years of experience driving strategic HR initiatives across Talent Acquisition, Business Partnering, Performance Management, L&D, Payroll, and Employee Engagement. Proven expertise in leading high-impact projects, enhancing employee experience, and aligning HR practices with business goals to support organizational growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director of Human Resources

Ruder Finn
Gurgaon
03.2024 - 11.2024
  • Directed HR practice across Gurgaon, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Oversaw strategic HR operations, talent management, and organizational development initiatives, while managing a team of two managers and one senior manager across the three locations.
  • Led biannual performance appraisals and compensation benchmarking with Practice Leads.
  • Managed Workday operations and payroll processing, ensuring compliance and accurate records.
  • Guided senior hiring processes aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Facilitated team capacity planning and workforce utilization through structured analyses.
  • Drove employee engagement initiatives including communication frameworks and grievance resolutions.
  • Designed training programs in collaboration with Practice Leads and external partners.
  • Key Projects -
  • RF Culture Champs Program – Designed and launched a cross-functional cultural ambassador initiative to drive internal values and engagement.
  • Exco Connect Initiative – Developed and implemented both the Engagement and L&D Plan to strengthen the connection between the Executive Committee (ExCo) and wider teams. This initiative fosters transparency, feedback, and alignment through focused engagements and need-based L&D programs.

<ul> <li>Led Talent Acquisition Practice for Gurgaon and Mumbai, focusing on senior and niche hiring.</li> <li>Collaborated with business stakeholders to identify requirements and deliver effective talent solutions.</li> <li>Partnered with hiring managers to align recruiting strategies with business objectives.</li> <li>Managed end-to-end offer process, including negotiation and candidate closure.</li> <li>Oversaw entire employee life cycle, encompassing onboarding, development, retention, and exit.</li> <li>Executed Employee Engagement Initiatives and leadership hiring processes.</li> <li>Resolved employee grievances and facilitated retention discussions across both locations.</li> </ul>

VMLY&R
Gurgaon
04.2019 - 02.2024
  • Led Talent Acquisition Practice for Gurgaon and Mumbai, focusing on senior and niche hiring.
  • Collaborated with business stakeholders to identify requirements and deliver effective talent solutions.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to align recruiting strategies with business objectives.
  • Managed end-to-end offer process, including negotiation and candidate closure.
  • Oversaw entire employee life cycle, encompassing onboarding, development, retention, and exit.
  • Executed Employee Engagement Initiatives and leadership hiring processes.
  • Resolved employee grievances and facilitated retention discussions across both locations.

<ul> <li>Managed end-to-end recruitment process across India for all levels, focusing on trainers and training partners based on requirements from training and operations teams.</li> <li>Oversaw TM-Trainer life cycle to ensure effective engagement and development.</li> <li>Maintained zonal training calendar to align training initiatives with operational needs.</li> </ul>

Edubridge Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
05.2016 - 03.2017
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment process across India for all levels, focusing on trainers and training partners based on requirements from training and operations teams.
  • Oversaw TM-Trainer life cycle to ensure effective engagement and development.
  • Maintained zonal training calendar to align training initiatives with operational needs.

<ul> <li>HR Generalist (Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, HR Communication, and HR Operations and Payroll Management)</li> <li>Employee strength – approximately 1,700. (North).</li> <li>Executed full-cycle recruitment processes across various departments for mid- to senior-level positions.</li> <li>Sourced candidates through diverse channels including job portals, referrals, and placement agencies.</li> <li>Addressed employee grievances effectively to promote a positive workplace culture.</li> <li>Planned yearly engagement initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction and involvement.</li> <li>Managed budget preparation and Capex/Opex approvals for employee relations activities.</li> <li>Led a team of five in organizing workshops, celebrations, and team-building events.</li> <li>Conducted new hire training sessions to foster alignment with company goals.</li> <li>Administered HR operations independently for North zone, maintaining comprehensive employee records.</li> </ul>

Tata Business Support Services Ltd.
Chandigarh
08.2011 - 01.2016
  • HR Generalist (Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, HR Communication, and HR Operations and Payroll Management)
  • Employee strength – approximately 1,700. (North).
  • Executed full-cycle recruitment processes across various departments for mid- to senior-level positions.
  • Sourced candidates through diverse channels including job portals, referrals, and placement agencies.
  • Addressed employee grievances effectively to promote a positive workplace culture.
  • Planned yearly engagement initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction and involvement.
  • Managed budget preparation and Capex/Opex approvals for employee relations activities.
  • Led a team of five in organizing workshops, celebrations, and team-building events.
  • Conducted new hire training sessions to foster alignment with company goals.
  • Administered HR operations independently for North zone, maintaining comprehensive employee records.

Education

MBA - HR & Marketing

Chandigarh
Chandigarh
01.2011

B. Com - Advertising & Marketing

Ambala Cantt
Ambala Cantt
01.2009

Senior Secondary - Commerce

Ambala Cantt
Ambala Cantt
01.2006

Secondary School - General

Ambala Cantt
Ambala Cantt
01.2004

Skills

  • Grievance resolution
  • HR operations and payroll
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Performance management
  • Grievance resolution
  • HR operations and payroll
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Performance management

Certification

  • Certified ISO internal auditor (ISO 9001:2008 and 27001:2013)
  • Business ethics (Tata Code of Conduct) and POSH
  • On Trac Training workshop
  • Six Sigma (Green Belt) training program

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Rockstar of the month for consecutive 3 months, within 4 months of Joining at VYC Encompass for single handedly managing the Gurgaon HR vertical.
  • Appreciation and award for Quality of hiring within TAT by the MD/CEO of Edubridge Learning Pvt. Ltd. (hired 32 employees/training officers within a month for a ramp up project in Mumbai).
  • Awarded 'WOW' certificate for excellent performance in HR – Recruitment.
  • Awarded 'Good Job Done' certificate for brilliantly managing the HR – Establishment profile single handedly and delivering timely results.
  • Awarded 'Good Job Done' certificate for outstanding performance in ER profile, effectively managing ER team, budgeting & financials, and Organizing ER events with 98% E-sat score.
  • Credit of being nominated as the Ethics Champion Tata BSS for North zone and being elected for the same for 3 consecutive years.

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Director of Human Resources

Ruder Finn
03.2024 - 11.2024

<ul> <li>Led Talent Acquisition Practice for Gurgaon and Mumbai, focusing on senior and niche hiring.</li> <li>Collaborated with business stakeholders to identify requirements and deliver effective talent solutions.</li> <li>Partnered with hiring managers to align recruiting strategies with business objectives.</li> <li>Managed end-to-end offer process, including negotiation and candidate closure.</li> <li>Oversaw entire employee life cycle, encompassing onboarding, development, retention, and exit.</li> <li>Executed Employee Engagement Initiatives and leadership hiring processes.</li> <li>Resolved employee grievances and facilitated retention discussions across both locations.</li> </ul>

VMLY&R
04.2019 - 02.2024

<ul> <li>Managed end-to-end recruitment process across India for all levels, focusing on trainers and training partners based on requirements from training and operations teams.</li> <li>Oversaw TM-Trainer life cycle to ensure effective engagement and development.</li> <li>Maintained zonal training calendar to align training initiatives with operational needs.</li> </ul>

Edubridge Learning Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016 - 03.2017

<ul> <li>HR Generalist (Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, HR Communication, and HR Operations and Payroll Management)</li> <li>Employee strength – approximately 1,700. (North).</li> <li>Executed full-cycle recruitment processes across various departments for mid- to senior-level positions.</li> <li>Sourced candidates through diverse channels including job portals, referrals, and placement agencies.</li> <li>Addressed employee grievances effectively to promote a positive workplace culture.</li> <li>Planned yearly engagement initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction and involvement.</li> <li>Managed budget preparation and Capex/Opex approvals for employee relations activities.</li> <li>Led a team of five in organizing workshops, celebrations, and team-building events.</li> <li>Conducted new hire training sessions to foster alignment with company goals.</li> <li>Administered HR operations independently for North zone, maintaining comprehensive employee records.</li> </ul>

Tata Business Support Services Ltd.
08.2011 - 01.2016

MBA - HR & Marketing

Chandigarh

B. Com - Advertising & Marketing

Ambala Cantt

Senior Secondary - Commerce

Ambala Cantt

Secondary School - General

Ambala Cantt

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