RAHUL MISHRA

Strategic HR Manager
Faridabad, IN.

About

Strategic HR Manager with 8+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, and workforce scaling across diverse industries including IT, Media, and Manufacturing. Proven expertise in end-to-end HRIS implementation (Keka), high-volume recruitment, and payroll management, consistently aligning HR strategies with business growth and operational efficiency.

Work

Smart Investors Pvt. Ltd
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Human Resource Manager

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Summary

Leads end-to-end talent acquisition and HR operations, driving workforce scaling and digital transformation for IT and Non-IT sectors.

Highlights

Owned end-to-end talent acquisition and workforce scaling for IT and Non-IT roles, driving bulk hiring initiatives, walk-in interviews, and vendor partnerships to meet dynamic staffing needs.

Spearheaded the ground-up implementation of Keka HRIS, digitizing payroll, attendance, leave, and employee records, significantly streamlining HR operations and enhancing data accuracy.

Managed comprehensive HR operations, encompassing employee lifecycle management, policy implementation, and employee relations, ensuring compliance and a positive work environment.

Served as the primary point of contact for employee grievance resolution and engagement initiatives, contributing to improved retention and a stable workplace.

Partnered strategically with leadership to align hiring plans and HR processes with organizational expansion goals and manpower planning, ensuring proactive resource allocation.

RR Media Advertising & Events
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Human Resource Manager

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Summary

Directed recruitment and HR operations, ensuring timely talent acquisition and efficient HR service delivery for IT and Non-IT roles.

Highlights

Led recruitment operations for IT and Non-IT roles, executing walk-in interviews and campus hiring programs to achieve timely closures and fulfill staffing requirements.

Coordinated effectively with clients and internal stakeholders on manpower planning and requirement analysis, ensuring precise talent delivery.

Established strategic campus recruitment partnerships, building sustainable fresher pipelines and reducing dependency on external vendors.

Managed core HR operations including documentation, payroll administration via Keka HRIS, confirmations, promotions, and exit formalities, ensuring operational accuracy.

Collaborated with leadership on HR strategy and learning initiatives, aligning workforce capability with overarching business objectives.

Enseur (Digital Marketing & IT Agency)
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Assistant Human Resource

Delhi, Delhi, India

Summary

Managed full-cycle recruitment and HR service delivery, supporting balanced team growth and operational efficiency for corporate clients.

Highlights

Managed full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical roles, supporting balanced team growth across development, design, and marketing functions.

Executed bulk hiring and campus recruitment initiatives through college partnerships and assessment drives, securing talent pipelines.

Coordinated HR service delivery for corporate clients, including manpower planning and hiring fulfillment, ensuring timely resource allocation.

Supported employer branding initiatives by improving candidate experience from offer to onboarding, enhancing organizational reputation.

Maintained employee databases and supported payroll processing and training coordination, ensuring data integrity and smooth operations.

Aesthetic Living Merchants Pvt. Ltd
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HR Assistant

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Summary

Supported multi-location recruitment, payroll administration, and HR compliance, ensuring accurate record-keeping and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Supported recruitment across manufacturing units, corporate offices, and retail locations, facilitating multi-location operations.

Assisted payroll administration and maintained accurate HR records, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.

Operated HRIS platforms (Megasoft, Starlink) for onboarding, attendance tracking, and documentation, enhancing data management efficiency.

Supported statutory compliance activities including PF, ESIC, grievance handling, and HR audits, ensuring adherence to labor laws.

Education

Sikkim Manipal University
N/A, N/A, India

MBA

Human Resource Management

Delhi University
Delhi, Delhi, India

Bachelor

Commerce

Skills

HR Technology

Keka HRIS, Megasoft, Starlink, ATS Platforms, Naukri Recruiter, LinkedIn Recruiter, Advanced MS Excel, Digital HR Transformation.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

End-to-end Recruitment, Bulk Hiring, High-Volume Hiring, Campus Recruitment, BPO Hiring, Vendor Management, ATS Optimization, Manpower Planning, Workforce Scaling.

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management

HR Operations Management, Employee Lifecycle Management, Onboarding & Offboarding, Policy Implementation, Grievance Handling, Employee Relations, HR Documentation, HR Audits.

Payroll & Compliance

Payroll Processing, Salary Structuring, Statutory Compliance (PF, ESIC), Audit Readiness, Labor Law Adherence.

Stakeholder Management & Strategy

Manpower Planning, Client Coordination, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership Alignment, HR Strategy Development, Business Growth Alignment, Operational Efficiency.