Rajesh Patel

Noida

Summary

Results-driven Human Resources Leader with over 10 years of experience in driving organizational growth, talent acquisition, and HR technology implementation. Proven expertise in building high-performance cultures, optimizing HR operations, and ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Adept at aligning HR functions with business objectives to foster operational efficiency and sustainable growth. Passionate about leveraging HR analytics and AI-driven tools to drive strategic decision-making.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Human Resources

Skytrails Pvt. Ltd.

New Delhi

07.2024 - Current

Spearheading end-to-end HR strategy to support the company's rapid expansion and organizational transformation
Driving talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier professionals aligned with corporate objectives
Implementing HRMS systems to automate workflows, optimize recruitment, and enhance productivity
Leading employee engagement initiatives to build a performance-driven culture
Ensuring full legal compliance and risk mitigation through proactive HR policies

Human Resource Manager (Head of HR Department)

Great Champ Technology Pvt. Ltd.

Noida

05.2023 - 06.2024

Managed HR operations for a growing organization, ensuring strategic workforce planning
Led organization restructuring and optimized departmental alignments
Executed mass layoff strategies using a data-driven and empathetic approach, mitigating negative impact
Ensured talent acquisition success, hiring niche talent within TAT benchmarks

Skills

HRMS Platforms: Mentis
Facto
Keka
Zoho Document Management System
Data Analytics Tools: Microsoft Power BI
Productivity & HR Tech: Microsoft Office Suite
Gen AI Tools
Strategic HR Leadership
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Employee Engagement & Retention

Organizational Development
HR Technology Implementation (HRMS, AI-driven HR tools)
Change Management & Culture Transformation
Performance Management & KPI-Driven HR Strategies
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives
HR Analytics & Data-Driven Decision-Making
Mass Layoff Management
Employee Relations Best Practices
Workforce Optimization Techniques

Websites

linkedin.com/in/rajesh-patel-7919b58b

Previous Employment Summary

• Assistant Manager (IC Role) | Prozo Distributions Pvt. Ltd., Noida (Oct 2021 – Dec 2022)
• Assistant Manager (IC Role) | Aero Club (Woodland), Noida (Oct 2019 – July 2021)
• Assistant Manager (IC Role) | Supertech Ltd., Noida (May 2018 – Aug 2019)
• HR Generalist | Technofast, Gurgaon (Feb 2015 – May 2018)

Key Achievements:

✔ Implemented HRMS automation, reducing manual processes by 40%.
✔ Achieved a 30% improvement in employee engagement scores within 5 months.
✔ Led employer branding efforts, earning the 'Incredible Place to Work' certification.

✔ Successfully led organization-wide restructuring, improving efficiency.
✔ Managed a mass layoff with zero reputational damage through employee relations best practices.

Education

🎓 PGDM in Human Resource & Marketing | JK Business School, Gurgaon
🎓 BCA | Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal

🎓 Certified Strategic Human Resource Management – IIM Kozhikode

Certifications

Certified PMS & HRBP Professional – V Skills

Professional Affiliations

✔ Member of HR Forums
✔ IIM Alumni Network Member
✔ HR Lead & Volunteer at an NGO

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