Pooja Thelkar Meshram
HR Talent Acquisition
Pune
Summary
Determined Business Owner with commitment to excellence and more than 10 years of experience. Effective collaborator promoting competitive and Decisive Leadership. Hardworking Founder passionate about building companies from within by attracting intelligent and productive professionals. Quality-driven leader focused on growth and experienced in fundraising, customer acquisition and executive management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Co Founder & COO
Talent Spinners
Pune
09.2017 - Current
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Led team of 32 other leaders reporting to Board of Directors.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Led 1000 candidates in BFSI Industry and around 100 joiners into IT & KPO.
Head of HR
Pharande Promoters & Builders
Pune
03.2015 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 200 new employees.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 600-employee company.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Retained 100% protocol on management tools and procedural accuracy.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Facilitated communication and coordination between employees and management to keep parties informed.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Master in Personnel Management (HR-P&A-IR) with over a decade rich experience in Recruitment, Resourcing &Development, Performance Management; Training; Compensation & Benefits; Welfare, Employee Engagement and Personnel Management with well-known organizations.
- Experience in implementing HR Systems and Policies; organizing& conducting Training Programs geared towards enhancing employee productivity and building committed teams.
- Significant experience of the recruitment functions with sound understanding of all sources of recruitment.
- Conversant with advanced HR practices like Performance Management, KPA/KRA, and Compensation strategies, etc.
- Knowledge of Company & Labor Law as well as Labor Compliance at site, Gratuity, ESIC, and PF requirements.
- Consistently ensured that HR policies and procedures have optimized value across overall organizational processes. Excellent communication, organization and team management skills.
Human Resources Specialist
Gammon India Ltd.
Nagpur
03.2009 - 06.2010
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
- Conserved time and improved workflows by handling special projects and emergency solutions.
- Completed projects on time and under budget while resolving complex issues for senior leaders.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Launched company-wide HR strategies, practices and benefits and compensation policies to drive departmental and business objectives.
- Implemented quality control initiatives to reduce downtime and increase revenue.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
KV Ambajhari
Nagpur 03.2000 - 03.2002
B.COM - Commerce & Statistics
G S College Of Commerce & Management
Nagpur 03.2002 - 04.2004
M.COM - Commerce & Business Statistics
G S College Of Commerce & Management
Nagpur 06.2004 - 06.2006
Master In Industrial Relationship And Personal Mg - Personal Mgt & Labour Law
Nagpur University
Nagpur 03.2014 - 06.2016
MBA - Human Resources Management
Symbiosis College
Pune 11.2020 - Current
Skills
Multiple project coordination
undefinedTimeline
MBA - Human Resources Management
Symbiosis College
11.2020 - Current
Co Founder & COO
Talent Spinners
09.2017 - Current
Head of HR
Pharande Promoters & Builders
03.2015 - 10.2017
Master In Industrial Relationship And Personal Mg - Personal Mgt & Labour Law
Nagpur University
03.2014 - 06.2016
Human Resources Specialist
Gammon India Ltd.
03.2009 - 06.2010
M.COM - Commerce & Business Statistics
G S College Of Commerce & Management
06.2004 - 06.2006
B.COM - Commerce & Statistics
G S College Of Commerce & Management
03.2002 - 04.2004
High School Diploma -
KV Ambajhari
03.2000 - 03.2002
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