Ramanand Pandey

• HR Operations Leadership: Directed HR operations across Pune and ROM Indriya stores, achieving 100% staff strength during new city launches, and reducing attrition by 43% (FY 25–26).
• Strategic Recruitment & Retention: Designed and executed targeted recruitment strategies, conducted skills gap analysis, and leveraged data analytics to improve candidate quality and reduce time-to-fill metrics.
  Successful Store Launches: Managed end-to-end HR operations for new store openings, ensuring smooth staffing processes, zero offer declines , and optimized workforce deployment.
  Employee engagement and performance: Implemented performance management systems, facilitated leadership coaching, and drove engagement initiatives, including incentive programs and grievance resolution.
  Operational Excellence: Oversaw payroll processing with accuracy and timeliness, adhering to strict budgetary guidelines, while maintaining compliance and efficiency.

• Led on-roll and off-roll hiring for Dark Stores, First Mile, and Middle Mile operations, ensuring workforce readiness across critical supply chain functions.
• Managed the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding for high-volume roles.
• Partnered with business leaders to forecast manpower requirements, and execute workforce planning strategies aligned with operational growth.
• Coordinated with vendors and staffing partners to ensure the timely fulfillment of off-roll hiring needs.
• Maintained 100% compliance with labor laws and company policies during hiring and onboarding.
• Drove employee engagement initiatives to improve retention and reduce attrition in frontline roles.
• Contributed to succession planning and talent pipeline development for critical operational roles.
  

• Aligned HR initiatives with business objectives, driving improved organizational performance. Designed and implemented employee engagement programs, monitoring effectiveness, and boosting workplace morale.
  Handled grievance resolution and disciplinary actions in compliance with labor laws, ensuring fair and transparent processes.
  Managed payroll administration , guaranteeing timely and accurate salary disbursements for all employees.
  Supported talent acquisition initiatives , successfully filling open positions with qualified candidates in a timely manner.
  Conducted exit interviews to identify areas for improvement, and gather insights into employee experiences.
  Created and deployed employee satisfaction surveys to collect feedback on workplace policies, procedures, and culture.
  Reduced employee turnover through targeted recruitment strategies, and comprehensive benefit packages.
  Streamlined HR processes by automating manual tasks and introducing new software tools, increasing efficiency and accuracy.
• Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 114-employee company.

HR Operations & Recruitment Lead: Client Portfolio – Amazon, Flipkart, Delivery.com, and Others. Pune & ROM

• Directed HR operations and recruitment for multiple clients, ensuring staffing needs were met across diverse business functions.
• Managed team performance, driving accountability, and adherence to HR policies and compliance standards.
• Implemented employee engagement activities to improve retention, and strengthen workforce morale.
• Built and maintained strong industry networks, identifying potential candidates, and developing a diverse talent pipeline.
• Successfully executed high-volume hiring for leading clients, including Amazon and Flipkart Delivery.com, meeting strict timelines and quality benchmarks.
• Partnered with client leadership to align HR strategies with operational requirements, ensuring seamless workforce deployment.

Client Portfolio – HDFC Bank, Apple India, Kotak Bank.

• Executed recruitment strategies for entry-level and mid-level positions, ensuring the timely fulfillment of client requirements.
• Coordinated interviews and managed candidate pipelines, streamlining the hiring process for efficiency and quality.
• Supported HR administrative tasks, and contributed to employee engagement initiatives to strengthen retention.
• Successfully managed hiring for retail and banking domain clients across pan-India.

HDFC Bank – Consumer Durable Loan Business team Hiring 1409 employees Pan India

Apple India – GT and LFR stores Sale Team Hiring in the West region 518 Employees in region

Kotak Bank – Virtual Relationship Manager (VRM) hiring.

• Built strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders, ensuring smooth onboarding and alignment with client expectations.