Siddhika Mhetar
Mumbai
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager-Human Resources
Appreciate Platform Pvt LTD
09.2025 - Current
- Own end-to-end HR for 100+ employees across the lifecycle: workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, performance, engagement, rewards, compliance, and exits.
- Lead and develop a 2-member HR team; establish SLAs, cadence, and SOPs for consistent service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Partner with leadership on org design, headcount planning, and hiring prioritization; streamline requisition-to-offer cycle and improve hiring manager experience.
- Implement performance and feedback rhythms (goal setting, check-ins, reviews); coach managers on feedback quality and calibration consistency.
- Enhance HR policies and employee handbook; drive compliant practices aligned to labor laws and internal risk controls.
- Improve HR analytics and reporting (headcount, attrition, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, engagement inputs) to inform leadership decisions.
- Advance employee experience: onboarding NPS, recognition cadence, manager enablement, and pulse inputs to action plans.
- Developed and implemented HR policies to enhance organizational culture and employee engagement.
- Led recruitment strategies, attracting top talent through innovative sourcing techniques.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
Talent Acquisition Partner
OANDA Corp
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for technical and corporate roles across multiple regions (Canada, US, Poland, UK, Malta, Australia, Singapore), including Software Engineers, IT Auditors, iOS/Android Developers, and various managerial positions.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to design staffing plans, develop recruitment strategies, and implement action plans aligned with business needs.
- Coached hiring managers on effective interview techniques and candidate assessment methods, ensuring successful hiring decisions.
- Developed and implemented recruiting policies and procedures, enhancing communication and improving business satisfaction and candidate experience.
- Managed 20-25 requisitions concurrently, overseeing both technical and corporate hiring efforts.
- Utilized ATS platforms for candidate tracking, generating recruitment reports, and maintaining comprehensive data.
- Active core committee member for EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) initiatives, ensuring inclusive recruitment practices.
- Led campus recruitment efforts, building relationships with universities (e.g., University of Waterloo, Sheridan University) to source high-quality candidates.
- Spearheaded the government-funded Career Ready program (Canada Student Work Placement Program), overseeing the hiring of 10-15 interns each quarter.
Sourcing Specialist
OANDA Corp
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Built talent pipelines across Canada, the US, UK, Poland, Malta, Australia, and Singapore for technical and corporate positions.
- Sourced high-quality candidates for Software Engineering, Mobile Development, IT Audit, Product, and Business functions.
- Leveraged LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, referrals, and networking strategies to reduce time-to-fill critical roles.
- Maintained an average pipeline of qualified candidates for 20–25 concurrent requisitions.
- Contributed to successful hiring outcomes by improving candidate engagement and screening effectiveness.
- Supported Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives through targeted sourcing strategies.
HR Partner (On Contract)
Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Bank)
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Led the Leave Management Team, overseeing daily activities for various leave types (STD/LTD, maternity, paternity, caregiving, compassionate) and delegating tasks for efficient execution.
- Assisted in the recruitment lifecycle, including new hire onboarding, resume screening, interview coordination, and tracking candidate progress using Workday and PeopleSoft.
- Managed new hire documentation, online investigation requests, and assisted with background checks.
- Administered employee health and welfare benefits, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Processed payroll-related documents, ensuring accurate record keeping and deductions.
- Provided customer service, addressing employee inquiries regarding HR policies and processes.
- Conducted HR operations audits, identifying improvements and recommending corrective actions.
- Streamlined the new hire MIS report, reducing it to 10 key columns for clearer, more concise data presentation.
- Prepared HR documents (offer letters, temporary assignment letters, termination letters) ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
- Maintained comprehensive and accurate electronic and hard copy employee files, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
Lead- Human Resources: Business Partner
Quantinsti Quantitative Learning Pvt Ltd
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed full-cycle recruitment, including senior-level positions, reducing hiring costs by 30%.
- Oversaw HR operations across the employee lifecycle, ensuring 100% compliance with HR audit requirements.
- Developed and implemented Health Check-up and Referral Policies, improving employee well-being initiatives.
- Led negotiations for HRIS software (GreyHR), successfully reducing the quoted cost by nearly 40%.
- Advised on organizational structures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
- Processed monthly payroll, including successful implementation of a Sales Incentive Plan for accurate performance-based bonuses.
- Collaborated with leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals and enhance employee engagement.
- Facilitated employee training programs, fostering professional development and skill enhancement across teams.
- Managed employee relations issues, providing guidance on conflict resolution and compliance with labor laws.
- Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting a culture of respect and collaboration within the workplace.
Assistant Manager -Talent Acquisition
Standard Chartered Bank (India)
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Led end-to-end recruitment for senior-level positions, consistently meeting recruitment targets within defined turnaround times using diverse sourcing channels.
- Managed Manpower Budget & Forecasting for COO, CRO, and OSS verticals, overseeing workforce planning for over 5,000 employees.
- Conducted compensation benchmarking for high-performing roles, ensuring competitive pay and talent retention.
- Designed and implemented HR Dashboards & Reports, delivering actionable insights to business teams.
- Optimized the onboarding process for India and South Asia, ensuring seamless integration for new hires.
Associate- HR Business Partner
Edelweiss Financial Services
01.2012 - 02.2016
- Led end-to-end recruitment for senior-level key positions, achieving successful hires within specified turnaround time while reducing hiring costs.
- Managed campus recruitment activities, acting as a liaison between the campus SPOC and our internal recruitment team, ensuring the smooth execution of the campus hiring process, as well as onboarding and inducting new trainees into the team.
- Reviewed and analyzed HR policies and processes, recommending and implementing improvements for efficiency.
- Key role in developing an online appraisal system and facilitating 360-degree feedback sessions.
- Initiated HR policy changes and created new templates for appointment letters and recruitment dashboards.
- Designed and launched an online monthly HR newsletter, significantly increasing staff engagement and participation.
- Standardized job description format across Edelweiss in collaboration with Aeon Hewitt.
HR Intern
Edelweiss Financial Services
06.2011 - 12.2012
- Assisted in recruitment processes by screening resumes and coordinating interview schedules.
- Supported onboarding activities, ensuring smooth integration of new hires into company culture.
- Hired more than 40 candidates in mass hiring initiative over the period of 6 months
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
ICFAI University
India06-2015
PGDM - Hospitality and Global Management
BHMS And Seattle University
Switzerland05-2011
Bachelor in Management Studies - Marketing and International Finance
Mithibai College, University of Mumbai
India06-2009
PGDM - Public Relations and Marketing
Welingkar Institute of Management
India05-2010
Skills
- Talent Management- Talent Acquisition & Management, Employee Relations & Development, Strategic HR Partnering, Employee Engagement, Analytics, Recruitment Metrics, Decision-Making, Performance Reviews, Business Partnering, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Management, Data Management, HR Operations, Onboarding Strategies, Exit Process, Campus placements
- Recruitment Tools ATS & Recruitment Software, Workday, PeopleSoft, Taleo, Greenhouse, HireCraft, SAP SuccessFactors, Bamboo HR, Ceridian Dayforce, Zoho, GreyHR
- Payroll Management- QuickBooks, ADP Workforce Now, ZOHO payroll
- Office Productivity- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- HR Compliance- HR Compliance & Policy Development
- Employee relations
- Benefits and compensation management
- Performance appraisal
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi, German (level 1)
Additional Information
Permanent Resident of Canada
Timeline
Manager-Human Resources
Appreciate Platform Pvt LTD
09.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Partner
OANDA Corp
07.2021 - 08.2022
Sourcing Specialist
OANDA Corp
04.2021 - 06.2021
HR Partner (On Contract)
Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Bank)
09.2018 - 05.2019
Lead- Human Resources: Business Partner
Quantinsti Quantitative Learning Pvt Ltd
07.2017 - 04.2018
Assistant Manager -Talent Acquisition
Standard Chartered Bank (India)
03.2016 - 07.2017
Associate- HR Business Partner
Edelweiss Financial Services
01.2012 - 02.2016
HR Intern
Edelweiss Financial Services
06.2011 - 12.2012
MBA - Human Resource Management
ICFAI University
PGDM - Hospitality and Global Management
BHMS And Seattle University
Bachelor in Management Studies - Marketing and International Finance
Mithibai College, University of Mumbai
PGDM - Public Relations and Marketing
Welingkar Institute of Management