Ajit Kumar

Human Resource-Talent Acquisition • Expertise in entire recruitment life cycle from obtaining the job opening, Sourcing the candidate, pre-screening, technical interviews, Coordination/interview feedback, negotiations, closing the requirement and getting the candidate on board successfully. • Successfully sourced and hired senior-level executives including AGM, DGM, General Manager, Senior General Manager, VP. • Negotiated and extended competitive offers to leadership candidates, ensuring alignment with company goals and market standards. • Recruited and screened potential candidates for open positions. • Developed job postings to attract qualified talent. • Deciding the manpower planning & budgeting for various positions based on the competency & experiences. • Collaborated with hiring managers to determine staffing needs and job requirements. • Preparation of compensation structure. • Building data for niche positions and future requirements. • Preparation of various MIS data/reports of candidates for different function/BU Heads/Hiring Mangers/Management for updates on existing/ ongoing manpower requirements/Positions. • Created and implemented employee retention strategies. • Issuing Offer Letters, Appointment Letters, Transfer Letters & Confirmation Letters. Onboarding & PMS: • Facilitated a smooth transition for new leaders by coordinating comprehensive onboarding programs and ensuring alignment with company culture and objectives. • Coordinated with various departments to ensure smooth transition into the organization. • Conducted exit interviews with departing employees to assess satisfaction levels with the onboarding experience. • Liaison with project managers for timely completion of the assessment form, consolidating the final data for performance rating and initiating appraisal for eligible employees. • Ensured all data was entered into the system accurately and timely. • Prepared reports containing findings from appraisals.

Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment for critical positions, managing the entire lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding. Focused on attracting top talent to drive business objectives. Successfully recruited over 750 professionals across all levels (On rolls + FTC) in 10 years, utilizing diverse sourcing channels including in-house efforts, employee referrals, and leading job boards (Naukri.com, LinkedIn). Successfully filled senior leadership roles (AGM to VP) across various functions, contributing to strategic organizational growth and leadership bench strength. Collaborated with business leaders to develop and implement strategic manpower plans and budgets aligned with organizational objectives, ensuring optimal resource allocation. Negotiated competitive compensation packages, balancing attracting top talent with maintaining internal equity and budgetary constraints. Managed HR documentation, including offer letters, appointment letters, transfer notices, and confirmation letters, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Developed and presented comprehensive recruitment MIS reports to department heads and senior management, providing data-driven insights for informed decision-making. Designed and implemented targeted retention strategies and onboarding programs specifically tailored for leadership hires, resulting in increased retention rates. Coordinated probation appraisals, consolidated performance ratings, and facilitated the implementation of the Performance Management System (PMS), contributing to a performance-driven culture.

1.Achieving & meeting recruitment targets of every department. 2.Collecting Job Descriptions from all departments and updating the manpower power chart 3.Salary Negotiation with shortlisted candidates & rolling out “Offer Letter”. 4.Generating Employee Code of new joiners for Gurgaon and employees and forwarding new joiner circular to all. 5.Single handedly taking care of Senior Level opening like Sr.Manager/DGM/GM level from forwarding Job Description to placement consultant till finalizing the salary. 6.Giving timely information of “Will Join Candidates” to respective HOD”s.Maintaining update will join list division wise. 7.Solving queries of would be joining candidates regarding salary, company benefits, notice pay, date of joining, Performance bonus,next promotion due etc 8. Forwarding “Monthly Salary data” every month in excel tracker to Compensation & benefits Team(including salary break-up,notice pay and referral amount). 10.Uploading job vacancies of department on Naukri.com (Job portal). 11.Forwarding job description to placement consultants. 12.Forwarding resumes to respective HOD’s & making tracker of same. 13.Collecting the data of the profiles received and preparing Master tracker. 14..Preparing referral tracker of the profiles received from employees. 15.Directly coordinating with the placement consultants & with candidates for arranging their TDR & F2F to be taken by the HOD’s. 16.Arranging initial round of candidates with respective HOD. 17.Making arrangements for carrying out the interview process. 18.Making employee file & making sure that all relevant documents is being received on the time of joining. 19.Coordinating for corporate Accounts opening (HDFC Bank) for new joiners. 20.Joining formalities of new entrants 21.Preparation of drafts & checking whether relevant receipts are being attached. 22.Supporting CHRO in work allocated by him and taking it in priority.

Orchestrated multiple employee engagement initiatives (Diwali, Holi, Independence Day, corporate tournaments, team-building events), fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Managed travel and accommodation logistics for candidates and new hires nationwide, ensuring a seamless and positive experience. Oversaw office administration and facility operations, including vendor management and equipment maintenance, ensuring a productive and safe work environment. Streamlined HR processes and implemented innovative management strategies, resulting in improved team efficiency and reduced administrative overhead. Managed full-cycle recruitment for power and energy project divisions at both corporate and regional levels, contributing to project staffing success. Recruited over 180 mid-level professionals in 3 years through a combination of direct sourcing, employee referrals, and job portals, meeting critical staffing needs. Streamlined vendor management processes and negotiated contracts, reducing hiring costs from 15% to 8.33% and generating significant cost savings. Organized and executed campus recruitment drives, managing all aspects from coordination to offer rollout, building a pipeline of early-career talent. Drafted and issued employment letters, managed consultant coordination, and facilitated onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.

CGPA: 68%

CGPA: 62%