Hi, I’m
Susan Kutar
Talent & Human Resource Lead
Pune
Summary
Result & data driven human resource and talent acquisition expert with over 14 years of experience in setting up & scaling organizations. Proficient in partnering with business heads to craft growth strategies & counsel throughout the employee lifecycle. A fearless, proactive leader, driving positive change with honesty and people first mindset.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
GoTo Financial | GojekPune
Principal Business Partner, Talent Acquisition
03.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Managed Data Team Hiring independently, grew team by 80% within 6 months
- Sourced and screened candidates for data roles, coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding
- Compiled reports on recruiting activity to illustrate time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source of hire for HOX meetings
- Infused and drove diversity practices into company culture, values and engagement initiatives to foster environment of inclusion and support
- Identified better communication through technology and automation
- Developed work plans, synthesized data, analysed and implemented recommendations to define, structure and execute strategic and operational initiatives
Slack | Salesforce IndiaPune
People Operations Lead, APAC
07.2019 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Founding HR & TA for Slack India.Established & grew India office from inception to a thriving operational hub. Managed 2 recruiters.
- Designed & executed local onboarding, compensation planning, benefits, HR compliance, POSH, provident fund, HR audits, employee engagement, difficult employee conversations and involuntary exits
- Scaled the engineering team from 15 to 35 within 4 months. Proposed & initiated hiring for Sales and BizOps in India
- Spearheaded Covid-19 initiatives & compliances independently
- Managed strategic partnership initiatives to drive measurable outcomes and deeper cross-functional relationships
Cloudreach Pune
Lead Talent Acquisition | Freelance Writer
08.2018 - 06.2019
Job overview
- On Contract to scale India office. Increased engineering team from 8 team members to 23 within 5 months.
- Developed application tracking system & developing interviewer's training
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company
Equal ExpertsPune
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
12.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Utilized social media platforms to source potential candidates & build pipeline of qualified talent. Hired 19 candidates in 6 months
- Developed strong working relations with executives & cross-functional teams
- Planned & executed Expert Talk a monthly meet-up independently
Triple Point Technology (ION Group) Pune
Lead Human Resources
07.2015 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Independently lead all HR processes for Pune office - onboarding, employee relations, performance management, voluntary & involuntary exits
- Responsible for engineering hiring, campus recruiting & managed 2 recruiters
- Set up & lead POSH from scratch and handled sensitive employee matters with discretion and empathy
- Responsible for all HR audits to comply with regulatory requirements & corporate policy standards
- Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping improve retention
ZenSoft ServicesPune
HR Manager
04.2014 - 10.2014
Job overview
- Founding HR heading hiring, onboarding and designing all HR policies & processes
- Supervised and mentored direct reports and developed talented HR teams
- Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity
Synygy IndiaPune
Senior Recruiter
09.2010 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Worked across all tech and non-tech roles with focus on Engineering and Sales hiring
- Recognized to grow the Sales team from 14 to 40 within 6 months & Engineering team by 70% with a focus on improving diversity.
- Consulted businesses on successful recruiting and retention practices to help minimize turnover
Saama TechnologiesPune
HR Associate
08.2008 - 12.2009
Job overview
- Onsite in California for 3 months at US HQ to streamline their HR function
- Successfully managed HR operations - onboarding, immigration, employee events, hiring, campus, performance management & exits
- Designed & executed the 360 degree performance management system and reports for CXO's and Managers
Education
University of PunePune, India
MBA from Human Resource Management
08.2006 - 05.2008
Skills
Talent Acquisition & Management
Accomplishments
- Dealing with difficult people - British Council
- Crucial Conversation Online Certification
- PG Diploma in Creative Writing & Event Management
- Team Member at The Talent Deck a talent community
Timeline
Principal Business Partner, Talent Acquisition
GoTo Financial | Gojek
03.2022 - 04.2023
People Operations Lead, APAC
Slack | Salesforce India
07.2019 - 02.2022
Lead Talent Acquisition | Freelance Writer
Cloudreach
08.2018 - 06.2019
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Equal Experts
12.2017 - 08.2018
Lead Human Resources
Triple Point Technology (ION Group)
07.2015 - 09.2017
HR Manager
ZenSoft Services
04.2014 - 10.2014
Senior Recruiter
Synygy India
09.2010 - 03.2014
HR Associate
Saama Technologies
08.2008 - 12.2009
University of Pune
MBA from Human Resource Management
08.2006 - 05.2008
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