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PRASHANT MAHAGAONKAR

Bangalore

Summary

HR Professional with over 14 years of experience, recognized for transforming talent acquisition and HR operations. Demonstrates a visionary approach in integrating HRIS and pioneering innovative recruitment strategies, contributing to significant workforce expansion and retention. Committed to fostering a positive work culture and aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals for sustainable growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Manager

Vahak.in
10.2020 - Current
  • Lead talent acquisition, boosting headcount from 11 to 400.
  • Implement social media and referral recruitment strategies.
  • Oversee HR operations, payroll, and succession planning.
  • Revolutionised hiring through social media, employee referrals, and proactive sourcing.
  • Managed diverse HR functions including HRBP, succession planning, exit formalities, and POSH. Ensured compliance with statutory regulations.
  • Transformed HR operations, integrating HRIS for streamlined processes. Led workforce planning and budgeting initiatives for sustainable growth.
  • Partnered with key stakeholders to streamline tech and non-tech hiring processes. Implemented innovative social media and referral strategies for enhanced recruitment.
  • Oversaw employee engagement initiatives, induction programs, and exit formalities. Fostered a positive work environment and maintained high retention rates.

Talent Manager

KNAB Finance Advisors Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 05.2020
  • Hired across banking functions like Credit, Collection, Disbursement, Sales, Channel Partners, IT Development, etc.
  • Drove end-to-end recruitment for diverse banking roles, significantly expanding workforce from 5 to 75 employees across technical and non-technical positions.
  • Pioneered robust HR tools including scorecards and technology marathons, aligning talent acquisition strategies with organizational growth objectives.
  • Optimized recruitment processes for a Fintech NBFC, specializing in unsecured business loans, enhancing efficiency and quality of hires.
  • Managed diverse HR functions including Payroll, Hr Ops, HRBP, succession planning, exit formalities, and POSH. Ensured compliance with statutory regulations.

Consultant

ServiceMonk Technologies
09.2015 - 03.2016
  • Recruited tech talent, enhancing team capabilities and meeting client needs.
  • Specialized in hiring full stack and frontend developers, achieving high placement success.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand roles, ensuring precise recruitment solutions.
  • Delivered recruitment services, resulting in measurable improvements in client satisfaction.

Consultant & Recruiter

DoctorC
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • Led end-to-end recruitment initiatives, enhancing talent acquisition strategies and implementing efficient onboarding procedures for pan-India operations.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align recruitment efforts with organizational goals, ensuring seamless integration of new hires.
  • Managed critical HR functions including PF, PT Returns, and TDS, maintaining meticulous records and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Senior Executive - Talent Acquisition

redBus.in
11.2013 - 06.2014
  • Ensured that 60% hiring happens via internal sources.Led PAN India hiring for sales and tele callers, achieving 60% through internal sources, optimizing recruitment costs and enhancing team quality.
  • Pioneered internal sourcing strategies, revolutionizing the recruitment process and significantly reducing time-to-hire for critical roles.
  • Fostered strong relationships with department heads, aligning talent acquisition efforts with business needs and enhancing overall workforce quality.
  • Spearheaded talent pipeline development initiatives, ensuring a steady stream of qualified candidates for future growth and expansion plans.

Senior Executive - Human Resources

Capstone Securities Analysis Pvt. Ltd.
08.2011 - 11.2013
  • Significantly contributed in expanding the traders’ base from 75 to over 500 traders.Led end-to-end recruitment, expanding trader base from 75 to 500+. Streamlined hiring processes, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate quality.
  • Revamped HR strategies, introducing data-driven decision-making. Implemented cutting-edge talent acquisition tools, boosting recruitment efficiency.
  • Fostered strong relationships with department heads, aligning recruitment goals with business needs. Conducted targeted hiring campaigns, enhancing team diversity.
  • Analyzed recruitment metrics to optimize sourcing channels. Developed comprehensive reports on hiring trends, informing strategic workforce planning.
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of recruitment metrics to optimize sourcing channels. Developed comprehensive reports on hiring trends for strategic planning.
  • Transformed recruitment approach, introducing innovative strategies that led to substantial growth in trader base and improved overall hiring outcomes.

Education

MBA -

Management Institute for Leadership & Excellence
01.2011

Diploma -

Symbiosis Law School
05.2008

Bachelor of Computer Application -

Sinhgad College, Pune University
06.2005

Skills

  • Onboarding processes
  • Performance appraisals
  • Interviewing
  • Employee relations
  • Talent acquisition
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Retention strategies
  • Employee engagement
  • HR policies and procedures
  • New employee orientation
  • Payroll administration
  • Background checks
  • Diversity and inclusion

Accomplishments

  • 80% of the hiring were done via internal sources like employee referral & recruitment team - resulting in saving the overall hiring cost.
  • ESAT - 80%
  • Attrition - 10%-15%
  • HR Audit - 95% Accuracy
  • Implemented HRMS and FMS in the organization.

Languages

English
Marathi
Hindi

Softwareandtoolsused

  • Greythr - HRMS
  • Freshwork - ATS
  • Naukri
  • Linkedin Recruiter
  • Barraiser - Interviewing Tool
  • Greenhouse - HRMS
  • Cutshort
  • Instahyre
  • Google Sheet
  • MS Excel

Timeline

Talent Manager

Vahak.in
10.2020 - Current

Talent Manager

KNAB Finance Advisors Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 05.2020

Consultant

ServiceMonk Technologies
09.2015 - 03.2016

Consultant & Recruiter

DoctorC
06.2014 - 06.2015

Senior Executive - Talent Acquisition

redBus.in
11.2013 - 06.2014

Senior Executive - Human Resources

Capstone Securities Analysis Pvt. Ltd.
08.2011 - 11.2013

Diploma -

Symbiosis Law School

Bachelor of Computer Application -

Sinhgad College, Pune University

MBA -

Management Institute for Leadership & Excellence

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