SHIVAM KUMAR

As a People Manager, I am responsible for fostering a positive and productive work environment by leading and developing a high-performing team. My key responsibilities include:

• Team Leadership & Development: Leading, coaching, and mentoring a team to achieve individual and collective goals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Performance Management: Overseeing performance evaluations, setting clear objectives, providing regular feedback, and implementing development plans to enhance team productivity and engagement.
• Employee Engagement & Well-being: Implementing initiatives to maintain a positive work culture, ensuring employee satisfaction, engagement, and well-being.
• Talent Development & Retention: Identifying growth opportunities within the team, offering professional development programs, and managing retention strategies to reduce turnover and promote long-term career growth.
• Conflict Resolution: Addressing and resolving interpersonal or team-related issues, ensuring a harmonious and respectful workplace.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Collaborating with HR to recruit top talent, manage the hiring process, and ensure smooth onboarding for new team members.
• Communication & Collaboration: Ensuring open communication channels within the team, fostering transparency, and aligning team objectives with organizational goals.
• Goal Setting & Strategy Alignment: Working with senior leadership to define team objectives, align them with company priorities, and ensure clear execution of strategies.
• HR Compliance & Policies: Ensuring adherence to company policies, labor laws, and industry regulations, promoting a compliant and fair work environment.

• Managed HR operations across six branches in India, ensuring they aligned with company goals and followed consistent HR practices.
• Worked closely with senior leadership to understand the company’s needs and create effective workforce strategies.
• Lead recruitment cycle by hiring top talent, and developed retention strategies for the business goals
• Created and delivered training programs to improve employee skills, support career growth, and develop leadership abilities.
• Managed performance evaluations, provided feedback, and implemented strategies to boost employee engagement and development.
• Handled compensation, benefits, and incentive programs to ensure they were competitive and satisfied employees.
• Addressed employee relations issues, ensured compliance with labor laws, and promoted a fair and inclusive workplace.
• Used HR data matrix to make informed decisions, assess the effectiveness of HR initiatives, and improve processes.
• Promoted the company’s employer brand to attract top talent and enhance the company’s reputation as an employer of choice.
• Managed administrative tasks such as payroll, employee records, and leave management, ensuring smooth operations across branches.
• Lead and mentored the HR team, encouraging teamwork and helping team members grow professionally.

• Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, from job description creation to candidate onboarding, ensuring a smooth candidate experience.
• Sourced candidates using various strategies like job boards, social media, employee referrals, and networking to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand role requirements and cultural fit, ensuring alignment with team needs.
• Contributed to employer branding by promoting a positive company culture through social media, job fairs, and employee testimonials.
• Conducted candidate screening and interviews to assess qualifications, cultural fit, and long-term potential.
• Utilized recruitment analytics and HR metrics to track KPIs, optimize processes, and report on hiring trends and time-to-hire.
• Managed the offer process, negotiated competitive salary and benefits packages, and maintained positive candidate relationships.
• Drove diversity and inclusion initiatives by attracting a diverse range of candidates in line with company goals.
• Worked closely with HR and leadership to align recruitment efforts with business objectives and company growth strategies.

• Assisted in end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, and shortlisting candidates for various client roles.
• Collaborated with clients to understand their hiring needs and provided customized recruitment solutions to meet staffing requirements.
• Managed and led a team of interns, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to ensure smooth and effective execution of recruitment tasks.
• Coordinated interview schedules, communicated with candidates, and facilitated the selection process between clients and candidates.
• Conducted thorough candidate screenings and delivered a shortlist of high-quality candidates that matched client specifications and company culture.
• Maintained strong client relationships, ensuring clear communication, timely delivery of services, and addressing client concerns or feedback.
• Supported clients through the onboarding process, ensuring a seamless transition for new hires and client satisfaction.
• Collaborated with senior recruiters and clients to refine job descriptions and define candidate profiles for specific roles.
• Managed intern performance and developed their skills in recruitment, candidate sourcing, and client communication.
• Maintained accurate records of candidate profiles and client details, ensuring data integrity and compliance with recruitment standards.
• Provided market insights to clients on salary trends, candidate availability, and talent mapping to aid in effective decision-making..