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Nikhil Shekhar

Bangalore

Summary

Over 7 years of experience as a certified Senior HR professional with expertise in operations, recruitment, compliance, and vendor management. Proven track record in employee lifecycle management, engagement strategies, and policy documentation. Skilled in training and development, community building, and performance management systems. Committed to fostering positive work cultures and inclusive environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Employee Engagement Manager

The Scalers
Bangalore
04.2024 - Current

I place People at the Heart ❤️ of Everything.

  • Executed budgeting for events and occasions across organization.
  • Planned and implemented year-long employee engagement initiatives with measurable outcomes.
  • Managed confidential internal social media projects to enhance company culture.
  • Coordinated exceptional partner visits and workation programs to strengthen relationships.
  • Documented and executed continuous process improvements for operational efficiency.
  • Supported change management strategies to facilitate organizational transitions.
  • Rolled out quarterly employee satisfaction score, achieving +87% to promote apositive culture.

Great Place to Work (GPTW) 22-23-24.

Chief Happiness Officer (HRBP)

The Scalers
Bangalore
02.2022 - Current
  • Managed employees across global partners in Europe, US, UK, and East Asia.
  • Guided HR strategy by proposing innovative approaches to enhance operations.
  • Addressed grievances and fostered positive work relationships.
  • Identified training needs, evaluated programs, and implemented tailored initiatives.
  • Monitored workforce for succession planning and tracked promising talent.
  • Developed initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion within the organization.
  • Leveraged employees as brand ambassadors to enhance overall brand equity.
  • Collaborated with business leaders to align people strategy with objectives.

HR Manager

Provakil Technologies
Pune
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
  • Bridged management and employee relations by addressing grievances and issues.
  • Led talent acquisition for senior positions, collaborating with department leaders to identify skills.
  • Supported business needs through development, engagement, and retention of human capital.
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment priorities across all business verticals.
  • Cascaded organisational objectives to align team efforts towards targets.
  • Monitored HR strategies, systems, and procedures organisation-wide.
  • Nurtured a positive working environment while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Recruiter

Head Digital Works
Hyderabad
02.2020 - 02.2021
  • Executed end-to-end recruitment for IT and non-IT roles, from sourcing to onboarding.
  • Prioritized requisitions to reduce lead time in hiring processes.
  • Utilized Boolean search across six operators on platforms like LinkedIn and Naukri.
  • Developed innovative sourcing strategies using Google to enhance candidate visibility.
  • Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to align recruitment efforts with business objectives.
  • Evaluated candidates through behavioral analysis to ensure cultural fit within teams.
  • Conducted gap analysis for various roles, adjusting criteria to match target profiles.
  • Implemented backup plans for shortlisted candidates until their start date.

Algorithm Talent Match Specialist

Techolution India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
04.2018 - 11.2019
  • Executed end-to-end recruitment for IT and non-IT roles, from sourcing to onboarding.
  • Defined and categorized skills into Negotiable and Non-Negotiable Skills for clarity on deliverables.
  • Collaborated with business areas to gather requirements and create precise job specifications.
  • Prepared and posted relevant job descriptions across multiple job portals, including LinkedIn and Naukri.
  • Established a sourcing pipeline that consistently met service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Engaged and shortlisted candidates, achieving 100% successful onboarding rates.
  • Monitored adherence to SLAs, ensuring that performance targets were consistently met.
  • Fostered strong relationships with managers and stakeholders to align on recruitment goals.

Professional Table Tennis Player

International Table Tennis Federation
06.2001 - 05.2018

TTFI (Table Tennis Federation of India),

  • JSTTA (Jharkhand State Table Tennis Association), India

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

Xavier Institute of Management, Jabalpur
Jabalpur, MP
03-2018

BBA - Human Resources Management

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Ranchi, JKD
03-2016

Skills

  • Cultivate Company Culture
  • HR Business Partnering HR Consulting
  • Start-up & Mid-Size Environment
  • Employee Relations
  • Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Dispute Mediation
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Succession Planning & Retention Strategies
  • Data Analytics
  • HRIS Proficiency
  • Talent Management
  • Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI)
  • Leadership Development
  • HR Budgeting
  • Policy and Procedure Writing
  • Statutory & Regulatory ISO Compliance
  • Labor and Employment Law India & UAE
  • Employee Life Cycle Hire-to-Retire
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Employee Engagement
  • Project / Program / Events Management
  • Canva Professional Design
  • Executive Presentation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Employee Engagement
  • Project / Program / Events Management
  • Canva Professional Design
  • Executive Presentation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Vendor Management

Affiliations

  • Snooker, Football, and Table Tennis
  • Enjoys solo traveling
  • Painting and photography enthusiast
  • Passionate about volunteering and community involvement

Certification

  • Employee Engagement and Retention - Udemy
  • Generative AI and HR - Udemy
  • HR Strategic Business Partner - Udemy
  • Culture, Diversity & Inclusion for Organisations - LinkedIn
  • Mastering LinkedIn Recruiter Assessment - LinkedIn
  • Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues - LinkedIn
  • Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making - LinkedIn
  • Employer Branding - hirist.com

Accomplishments

  • Excellence Team Award - 2025 | Townhall 2024 at The Scalers
  • Excellence Award - 2024 | Employee Engagement at The Scalers
  • Excellence Team Award - 2024 | Great Place to Work Certification (GPTW) at The Scalers
  • Excellence Award - 2024 | Chief Happiness Officer (HRBP), People & Culture at The Scalers
  • Spot Award - 2022 | Chief Happiness Officer (HRBP), People & Culture at The Scalers
  • Purple Squirrel - 2019 | Best Recruiter at Techolution
  • Spot Award - 2022 | Chief Happiness Officer (HRBP), People & Culture at The Scalers
  • Purple Squirrel - 2019 | Best Recruiter at Techolution

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Employee Engagement Manager

The Scalers
04.2024 - Current

Chief Happiness Officer (HRBP)

The Scalers
02.2022 - Current

HR Manager

Provakil Technologies
03.2021 - 02.2022

Recruiter

Head Digital Works
02.2020 - 02.2021

Algorithm Talent Match Specialist

Techolution India Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 11.2019

Professional Table Tennis Player

International Table Tennis Federation
06.2001 - 05.2018

MBA - Human Resources Management

Xavier Institute of Management, Jabalpur

BBA - Human Resources Management

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Nikhil Shekhar