Vibhuti Naik

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies, and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.

- Provide end-to-end HR consulting solutions, including recruitment, performance management, compensation structuring, and HR compliance.

- Design HR frameworks, processes, and policies for startups and SMEs to ensure scalable growth.

- Deliver talent acquisition solutions for diverse industries, ensuring timely and cost-effective hiring.

- Develop and execute L&D strategies, and customized training programs, to enhance organizational capability.

- Implement HR technology solutions, including HRMS systems, and digital tools for process automation.

- Business Development: Identify new business opportunities, design proposals, and engage with clients to deliver strategic HR solutions.

- Drive employee engagement initiatives, and facilitate leadership development programs.

Achievements:

- Expanded client portfolio by 35% within the first year by delivering tailored HR solutions to startups and mid-sized firms.

- Implemented HRMS for multiple clients, reducing manual HR processes by 60%, and improving data accuracy by 90%. - Closed over 250 critical positions across diverse industries within SLA, maintaining an offer-to-joining ratio of 85%.

- Designed and executed comprehensive HR frameworks for 10+ startups, ensuring compliance, scalability, and streamlined processes. - Increased employee retention for clients by up to 20% through customized engagement programs and policy interventions.

- Rolled out leadership development and L&D programs, resulting in a 40% improvement in employee productivity for client organizations.

- Developed cost-effective compensation and benefits structures, saving clients an average of 15% on HR operational costs annually.

- Secured repeat business from 80% of clients through high-quality HR consulting and strategic advisory services.

Key Responsibilities:

- Drive end-to-end recruitment and onboarding across Pan-India.

- Develop and implement strategic hiring plans for senior and mid-level roles.

- Conduct induction, training, and engagement programs to enhance retention.

- Design and implement HR policies and processes aligned with business objectives.

- Lead cultural transformation initiatives, employee engagement, and wellness programs.

- Designed and rolled out performance management systems and engagement programs.

- Developed HR policies aligned with organizational goals for compliance and efficiency.

- Spearheaded employee wellness programs, grievance handling, and disciplinary actions.

Achievements:

- Reduced manual HR processing time by 60% with HRMS implementation.

- Increased employee retention by 15% through engagement and wellness initiatives.

- Standardized HR operations are improving compliance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

- Advise management on HR policies, compliance, and workforce strategies.

- Analyze HR programs, and recommend process improvements.

- Design, revise, and implement HR policies and workflows. - Ensure adherence to labor laws, statutory requirements, and internal compliance.

- Conduct HR audits, and develop control systems for governance.

- Prepare analytical HR reports and dashboards for data-driven decisions.

- Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, and talent development initiatives.

- Drive cultural transformation, change management, and engagement strategies. - Implement HR technology and digital solutions to optimize operations. - Formulate compensation frameworks, recognition programs, and retention plans.

- Strengthened client relationships with consistent communication and timely project updates.

- Resolve grievances, and advise on employee relations and performance issues.

- Stay updated on HR trends to introduce innovative, future-ready practices.

Achievements:

- Successfully executed over 50 recruitment projects for diverse clients.

- Implemented customized HR policies, leading to a 25% improvement in compliance.

- Provided strategic HR solutions, resulting in increased client satisfaction and repeat business.

Key Responsibilities:

- Managed end-to-end talent acquisition across HO, zonal, and store levels; sourced candidates via job portals, employee referrals, IJP, NGOs, and campus recruitment.

- Negotiated offers, including DOJ and salary; conducted reference checks, and managed onboarding, induction, and orientation programs.

- Oversaw recruitment for new store openings; mentored eight stores (Mumbai: five, Pune: two, Aurangabad), resolving employee queries, and driving team motivation.

- Conducted personality assessments, aptitude tests, and skill tests; designed and monitored SPO targets, quarterly reviews, and training and development initiatives.

- Conducted personality assessments, aptitude tests, and skill tests; designed and monitored SPO targets, quarterly reviews, and training and development initiatives.

- Partnered with HO Management to design and implement HR programs, processes, and initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Maintained the resume database, personal files, and organized review meetings for new hires after one month.

- Drove employee engagement, improving morale, productivity, and profitability; supported Learning & Development, IR, and monthly HR/IR audits at stores. - Addressed IR concerns with senior support; generated weekly reports (scorecards, attrition analysis) to inform business decisions.

- Served as a guest lecturer for the Kotak Education Foundation and PAANKH, briefing candidates on retail careers and opportunities.

- Engaged in CSR and sustainability initiatives in collaboration with NGOs.

Achievements:

- Designed and implemented the Band 1 recruitment process.

- Developed a manpower manning model, reducing store staffing costs by 20% and attrition by over 15%.

- Successfully launched the Part-Timers Hiring Project (PRIP). - Enabled 10% of hiring through NGO partnerships.

Key Achievement:

- End-to-End Recruitment Process

- Identifying candidates, interviewing, reference checks, salary negotiation, employee induction, and joining formalities.

- Handle exit interviews and handover processes.

- Job evaluation, KRA, and job description as per designation - maintaining and updating the recruitment tracker.

- Managing absconding and termination cases, - Issuing disciplinary memos, and assisting seniors in integrity and disciplinary cases.

- Maintaining monthly headcount MIS, i.e. Joinees, exits, and transfers information.

- Employee Relations & Engagement - Plan, develop, and implement strategy for HR management and development.

- Plan, develop, and implement strategy for HR management and development.

- Implementation and inculcating company culture among employees

- Streamlining of processes and procedures

- Coordinating with recruitment and reference check vendors

- Leave and attendance management.

Key Responsibilties:

- Managed end-to-end HR functions for the organization, including front-end staff recruitment, onboarding, and induction, aligned with company values, culture, and policies.

- Facilitated smooth new hire integration: joining formalities, office introduction, asset allocation (laptop, ID, visiting cards, SIM), email setup, and bank account creation; ensured timely communication to corporate, and resolution of employee queries. - Maintained employee MIS, and managed general HR practices.

- Designed and implemented OD strategies, employee engagement, welfare initiatives, and employee relations activities. - Liaised with government authorities for compliance (Shop & Establishment, PPL Certificates, VAT Registration).

- Managed vendor relations and supported operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Led end-to-end HR functions for multiple locations (Mumbai, Pune, Nasik, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Gujarat, Delhi), including front-end staff and factory employees.

- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, interviewing, reference checks, salary negotiation, induction, joining formalities, and exit processes.

- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, interviewing, reference checks, salary negotiation, induction, joining formalities, and exit processes.

- Oversee job evaluation, KRA, job description preparation, performance appraisals, and performance issue management.

- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.

- Maintained the recruitment tracker, headcount MIS, and payroll/HRD systems; coordinated with vendors for recruitment, reference checks, and payroll validation.

- Handled absconding, termination, disciplinary cases, and organizational grievance proceedings; assisted in integrity and compliance matters.

- Drove employee engagement, culture building, and HR strategy implementation; streamlined HR processes and procedures.

- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.

- Ensured statutory compliance: liaised with government authorities (Shop & Establishment), attended audits, and maintained all HR records.

- Managed factory HR operations: contractor coordination, salary validation (Man Count, Minimum Wages, PF, ESIC, PT), health and safety compliance, medical check-ups, uniform management, and safety training (first aid, firefighting, evacuation).

Achievements:

- Successfully implemented standardized recruitment and HR processes across multiple locations, reducing recruitment cycle time by 25%.

- Achieved over 95% compliance in the first health and safety audit at the factory.

- Streamlined payroll validation and statutory compliance processes, reducing discrepancies and errors by 30%. - Enhanced employee engagement and retention initiatives, leading to measurable improvements in morale and performance.

- Introduced structured induction and training programs, increasing new-hire productivity and assimilation.

- Scrutinizing the resumes.

- Conducting preliminary interviews.

- Pre- and Post-Joining Formalities

- MIS and track sheet for every domain

- Leave and attendance management

- Employee engagement

- Reference check

- Exit formalities.