KARISHMA SHINGOTE-LinkedIn Profile-
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced HR & Recruitment Manager with a proven track record of scaling
startups and midsize companies by building and implementing HR and recruitment
processes from the ground up. Skilled in managing full-cycle recruitment processes
and adept at designing and executing comprehensive recruitment strategies that
attract top-tier talent. Managing complex organizational change, and implementing
innovative HR technologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency. A
strategic leader with a passion for transforming HR functions into key drivers of
business success.
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EXPERTISE
Strategic Workforce Planning | Talent Management | Employer Branding |Employee
Engagement | Process Improvement | Scalable HR Processes | Compensation and
Benefits | HR Policy Development | Organizational Development | HR Strategy
Development | Change Management | Culture Transformation | Stakeholder
Engagement | Negotiation Skills | Conflict Resolution | Employee Relations
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WORK SUMMARY
● Intraedge | HR & Recruitment Manager | Mar 23 - Feb 25
● Vibrent Health | HR & Talent Acquisition Manager : Nov 21 - Mar 22
● Promobi Technologies | HR Manager | Dec 2015 - Nov 2021
● ECS Global | HR Executive | May 2013 till Dec 2015
● Sapna Solutions / www.evoleas.com | Lead IT Recruiter | May 2011 - Dec 2012
● Talentica | HR Executive | July 2010 - May 2011
● ThoughtWorks | IT Recruiter | Sep 2007 - Jun 2010
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruitment Strategies
With strong 15+ years of experience in scaling startups and midsize companies, have
been involved in end to end recruitments,hiring IT and Non IT roles across tech
stacks and levels.
● Collaborate with Clients/Managers/Stakeholders to forecast resource
requirements, identify skill gaps, and plan recruitment strategies accordingly.
● Implemented effective sourcing strategies to attract top IT talent, leveraging
channels such as job boards, social media, industry networks, and
partnerships with educational institutions.
● Have set up a proper recruitment process, for assured of recruiting credible
candidates as per company's requirements.
● Design and develop various recruitment programs and strategies
● Involved in employer branding and social media branding
● Expert in hiring from competitors, mapping and headhunting according to
specific technology stack or company.
● Handled culture fit interviews and Salary negotiations discussions.
● Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong
candidate pipeline.
● Off and On Campus hiring experience - preparing for Aptitude tests and
different online tests and executing it.
● Understanding the gaps in the hiring process and improvising them as and
when needed.
● Played a key role in developing Recruitment cost analysis, Recruitment
Strategies, and Recruitment KPIs to ensure smooth ow and achieve
recruitment targets.
Achievements:
● Intraedge, I worked for a Business Unit - product based Spanish company,
Scaled the company to 90+ employees in a year and half.
● Promobi Technologies: Scaled a Product based startup from an employee
strength of 25 to 180+ people team.
● Sapna Solutions/Evoleas and another service based organization which is a
startup Scaled the company from 15 to 70 ppl.
HR Strategies
With strong 12+years of experience in leading human resources operations, expertise
in aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, enhancing employee
engagement, and building high-performing teams. Design and implement HR
policies from scratch. Creating Appraisal process (performance management
system), Leave Management system, employee handbook, Exit process
Appointment/offer/ Confirmation and other important letters. Played an active part
in culture activities, setting up employee engagement activities, introducing 1 on 1s,
Compensation and Benefits, rewards and Recognitions, Trainings and Development
programs.
HR Policies & Compliances
● Create comprehensive HR policies, employee handbooks maintaining
performance management, leave, benefits, and workplace conduct. Work with
management and legal teams to align policies with strategic objectives.
● Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with statutory requirements
● Maintain accurate records of employee contracts, performance evaluations,
and compliance training.
Onboarding & Offboarding
● Set up processes and policies from scratch and improvised according to the
changes in the organization and growth of the co.
● Prepare Training and Induction presentations for new joiners, by explaining
policies, Mission, and values. Implementing ideas to create different
onboarding kits according to the budget defined.
● Introducing the Buddy program, and making sure the team onboarding
process is carried as planned.
● Formulated the exit process and improvised as the company grew, and as per
ISO compliance. Initial discussion with the employees when they send the
resignation, to understand clear reasons for deciding to quit and see if any
actions can be taken. Make sure KT and all other clearance from the
departments are done on the exit day.
● In case of Termination, discussion with the employee, for code of conduct or
breach of any policy and Preparing exit documents
Performance Review
● Set up a 360-degree review process
● Prepared forms with the help of different department managers, formulating
key parameters according to their OKRs and KPIs. Coordinating review
meetings, and being a part of them as well and preparing Appraisal and
Promotion Letters
Employee Engagement Activities | Company Culture
● Handled Skip level meetings/ 1 on 1s with employees and Managers and
Grievance handling and foster a positive workplace culture through
engagement initiatives, organizing trips, and fun Fridays
● Conducted Employee Feedback Survey, Manager feedback survey to get the
pulse of the employees and make necessary improvements.
Organizational Development and Change Management
● Streamlined processes and workflows as per the company’s growth, made
sure there is success through continuous improvement and adaptability
within the Leaders and employees
● Identify gaps between current and desired states in skills, behaviors, or
systems, by using surveys, 1 on 1s or focus group meetings.
● Develop tailored strategies to address specific organizational challenges and
then Implement training programs, leadership development, team-building
activities, and process redesigns.
● Develop clear and consistent messaging about the change initiative
Recognition & Recognition | Compensation & Benefits Programs
● Develop and implement programs to recognize employee achievements,
milestones, and contributions, like PAT on the back, Annual awards,
Outstanding awards etc.
● Manage rewards and incentives aligned with performance and company
goals.
● Implements different benefits for attracting, retaining, and motivating
employees while ensuring competitiveness and fairness within the
organization
Payroll Management
● Work closely with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate and
efficient data is sent.
● Send new joiner and exit employee details, Calculation of Leaves , bonus,
reimbursement, benefits or incentives.
● Address payroll-related questions or concerns from employees promptly
● Monitor payroll costs and align them with the organization's financial
objectives
Employer Branding:
Played a pivotal role, shaping and promoting the organization's reputation as an
employer of choice. It helped with attracting, retaining, and engaging top talent
● Maintain an engaging careers page showcasing culture, values, and job
opportunities.
● Use platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and facebook to share employee
stories, events, and milestones.
● Monitor and respond to reviews on platforms like Glassdoor.
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ACHIEVEMENTS
● PAT on the back for scaling the team in a specific time period - 2023
● PAT on the back for helping a project as a Business Analyst role - 2017
● HR Professional of the Year Award - 2020
● Talent Management Award - 2017
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EDUCATION
● Symbiosis School | High School | 1999
● Symbiosis College Of Commerce | B.COM | 2004
● PGDBM from Pune University - Indsearch (last sem pending)
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CERTIFICATIONS
● Internal Auditor Training on ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Technology Security Techniques
● NLP Practitioner & Masters Certification (Earthwise India)
● Leadership Training (Inhouse) (Yellow hat)
● Management Skills: New Manager Training in Essential Skills (Udemy)
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PERSONAL DETAILS
● DOB: 18/09/82
● Languages: English | Marathi | Hindi
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Karishma Shingote
Pune
