Shashwat Durge

Recruitment Leadership:

• Spearheaded the end-to-end recruitment process for over 70 hiring requirements in 2024, successfully filling 39 positions within six months, including 11 full-time employees (FTEs), 10 consultants, and 18 interns, strengthening the organization's talent pool across departments.
• Closed over 150 positions throughout tenure, including 70+ full-time employees (FTEs) and 80+ interns and consultants, demonstrating consistent delivery of talent acquisition goals across diverse functions.
• Engaged directly with stakeholders and senior management in hiring discussions and conducted offer negotiations for high-CTC FTEs and consultants, ensuring all hires were aligned with budget and strategic goals.

Strategic Campus Recruitment Initiatives:

• Enhanced the organization's visibility and access to high-caliber talent by developing strong professional relationships and establishing a positive rapport with renowned institutions across India like IBM, IIHMR, IIMs, IITs, IIITs & University of Delhi.
• Fostered effective partnerships with educational institutions, leveraging these connections to fulfill diverse hiring needs and ensure a steady pipeline of skilled candidates aligned with organizational goals.

Data-Driven Reporting and Analytics:

• Owned crucial HR reports like the Headcount Report and Average Cost Report, furnishing senior leaders and the CEO with precise, real-time insights into workforce metrics to facilitate strategic decision-making.
• Developed and maintained essential HR trackers such as the Reference Check folder, Referral Tracker, and Master Data Sheet, ensuring process transparency and data accuracy.

Timesheet Management and Automation:

• Served as the single point of contact for timesheet-related inquiries, conducted onboarding sessions to guide over 200 employees on accurate timesheet completion, and ensured timely submissions to the Finance Team.
• Led the automation of timesheets and helped develop a new timesheet policy, significantly streamlining the process and reducing administrative overhead.
• Initiated the creation of an HR Dashboard, increasing visibility into HR metrics and facilitating data-driven decision-making.

Team Development and Mentorship:

• Played a key role in rebuilding and mentoring the Talent Acquisition team following attrition, guiding new members through the complete recruitment process, including sourcing, candidate engagement, and offer negotiations.
• Provided ongoing support to team members, fostering a collaborative environment and driving continuous improvement in talent acquisition strategies and outcomes.

• Posted job openings, screened resumes and scheduled interviews to fill positions with qualified candidates.
• Assisted human resources and recruiting teams by scheduling phone screens and on-site interviews.
• Updated and maintained employee records to respond quickly to requests for information.
• Recorded employee complaints and helped resolve conflicts to address issues quickly and promote healthy work environments.