Shweta Kulkarni

Talent Acquisition:

1. Managed full-cycle recruitment for mid and senior roles across multiple sectors including IT, Manufacturing, and FMCG.
2. Successfully closed niche technical roles like Software Engineers, Product Managers, and DevOps Specialists, along with non-tech positions such as Regional Sales Heads, HRBPs, and Finance Managers.
3. Partnered with hiring managers to define role requirements, sourcing strategies, and interview frameworks.
4. Reduced hiring TAT by 30% through proactive talent mapping and database utilization.
5. Developed talent pipelines for recurring roles, enabling faster closures for urgent requirements.
6. Handled client interactions, weekly status calls, and offer negotiations.
7. Maintained applicant data and progress tracking via ATS and Excel-based trackers.
8. Coordinated interviews, collected feedback, and ensured a smooth candidate experience.
9. Created and updated JD database and maintained weekly recruitment dashboards.

PMS:
1. Designed OKR/KPI-based appraisal frameworks tailored to functional and leadership roles.
2. Led end-to-end PMS implementation projects across mid to large-scale organizations.
3. Facilitated goal-setting and mid-year/annual review cycles across departments.
4. Partnered with L&D teams to identify skill gaps based on performance data.
5. Created and presented dashboards and analytics for leadership reviews and strategic planning.
6. Trained over 100+ managers on performance evaluation and feedback best practices.

Organizational Development (OD):

1.Conducted organizational diagnostics using surveys, focus groups, and interviews to assess team dynamics and areas of improvement.
2.Facilitated leadership development workshops, collaborated with L&D teams on development plans.
3. Partnered with business heads to align OD initiatives with strategic business outcomes.

Recruitment & Selection

• Administered the complete recruitment life - cycle for the sourcing best talent from diverse sources after identification of manpower requirements in coordination with management for all levels up to Sr. General Manager level across manufacturing sites & R&D center
• Hired candidates through Employee referral, Job Portal - Naukri & LinkedIn
• Arranged Pre employment medical check up & issue offer letter tro new hired employees
• Regulated the complete induction process including preparation of induction schedule
• Conducted quarterly CIP - "Swagatam" 9an interacting session with the Unit head & other departmental head) for the new recruits

Performance Management System

• Implemented Performance Management System in the organization
• Implemented 70:20:10 model enhance skill levels to get desired output upto some levels
• Assisted in defining measurable KRA & KPI's & goal setting in consultation with HOD
• Calibration of ratings & sharing final rating with HOD for feedback & final ratings for the Performance Assessment Cycle
• Evaluation of ratings, Coordination for One-to-one feedbacks, Annual revision of salaries, Increment Plan in line with the budget, Promotions, MIS and related activities

Learning & Development

• Lead employee training & development by monitoring competency grids and identified training needs for skill/competency upgradation
• Created training modules in coordination with trainers and consultants on various technical & non technical topics
• Set up a structured feedback mechanism to assess effectiveness of the training programs, through Kirk Patrick evaluation and effectiveness mapping and quantifying performance impact with ROI/ROE post training
• Analyzed feedback to improve the system of training delivery which helped to improve future program delivery and effectiveness

Employee Engagement:

• Involved with employees at every stage of their careers through Employee Connect Program and other employee engagement activities
• Launch of quarterly newsletter - Worked as a Editor in Chief

HR Operations

• Worked as a HR Specialist in various HR Transformation Projects - Diversity & Inclusion, HR Process, HR Business Design, HR Process Digitalization
• Designed revised Compensation Structure for all levels in coordination with managment

Learning & Development:

Capability Building:

• Driving the capability agenda for CANPACK India involving successful and timely launches of the capability building initiatives and ensuring their sustenance. Tracking and publishing metrics each month
• Engaging with the teams and Leadership team members for smooth running of each of the initiatives
• Preparing the quarterly training calendars and organizing general and technical skill programs accordingly in addition to the other capability building initiatives at unit level
• Coordinating with management & other HR team in running exclusive workshops for the unit employees and also ensuring participation by employees in the learning programs at other locations
• Responsible for supervising & maintaining the training system, assuring compliance with internal and external requirement.
• Responsible for leading the development and implementation of the annual and multi-year learning plans for the team to deliver desired capability and business results by collaborating with other stakeholders
• Conducted needs analysis and created applicable training programs for performance gaps
• Represent Site during Internal and External Audits
• Co-ordinate effectiveness reviews and develops action plans
• Conducts root cause investigations related to training & identify / implement corrective actions
• Manages the Site Training Budget

Compliance & Training:

• Observes & promotes all regulatory requirements as defined per applicable regulations, rules & procedures established by the Company, and notify any violation or deviation to the immediate supervisor or appropriate authority.
• Complies with all training requirements to perform duties of the job

New Hire On boarding

• Put in place New Hire Induction Plan & circulate the same to all the concerned stakeholders, in advance
• Released joining announcement of the new hire
• Coordinated with all the concerned stakeholder for completion of new hire induction on time.
• Ensure to maintain induction record of the new hire
• Facilitate salary account opening
• Ensure to get all the required forms filled-in from the new hire at the time of his / her joining
• Enrolment under Medical Insurance scheme or under ESIC as per eligibility of new hire.
• Update personal file of new hire.
• Coordinate with Payroll by sharing the required details of a new hire

Employee Engagement:

• Put in place effective employee engagement plan for the year
• Active participating in driving employee engagement activities as per plan
• Support periodic Employee Engagement Surveys on occurrence

• Placed Man power requirement with the coordination of Functional Heads & Project Managers for ensuring successful hiring
• Arrange interviews as per Job Descriptions and availability of Interview Panel
• Conduct Employee Verification Process as per company guidelines
• Salary negotiation with shortlisted employees and making them aware of the salary structure and policies of the organization
• Ensuring smooth joining formalities by preparation of the induction and orientation schedule
• Execute and conduct induction schedule for new hires
• General Office Management which includes Time Office & Leave administration
• Focus on HR process development & improvement; create awareness amongst employees, review & documentation (Employee Handbook in English & Hindi) and implementation
• Investigate and resolve issues, problems and complaints
• Pursue and Record feedback from new hired and the respective managers after the three months of joining

• Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process
• Prepared monthly, weekly and daily logs using Microsoft Office issues
• Performed various administrative functions, including filling paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping
• Recruited and screened qualified potential employees
• Coordinated work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, labor relations and employee relations
• Assisted with on-boarding process of [50] new hires in (two months) Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving work on time
• General Administration