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    Chirag Thakker

    Chirag Thakker

    A result oriented professional with 15+ yrs of experience in handling HR. Currently into an entrepreneurial stint since 2 years.

    CEO Mumbai Padmashree Dr. D.Y. P...
    lateralbridge.com
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    Experience
    Emeritus
    Emeritus
    HR Consultant 2020 - 2021 (10 months)
    ➢ Handling end to end positions at an individual capacity
    ➢ Hiring for positions across the hierarchy & verticals
    ➢ Closed 75+ positions individually in a span of... more 3 months
    ➢ Maintained the average TAT of ~37 days for all positions cumulatively (Junior/Middle/Senior)
    ➢ Closed 72% of the position through self-sourcing
    ➢ Closed Regional Director – Enterprise (Hong Kong & Australia) in a span of ~28days
    ➢ Maintained offer to joining ratio at ~93% (5 candidates backed out from ~75 offers
    Livspace
    Livspace
    Regional Manager - TA (West) 2019 - 2020 (9 months)
    Streamlined the recruitment process for West region
     Created & maintaining a recruitment dashboard to measure the daily performance of the team
     Executed headhunting... more strategy for improving the conversions of hiring
     Reduced the conversion of Interview to Select ratio from 8:1 to 6:1
     Increased the top funnel of candidates by ~10X
     Created & maintaining a dashboard of real time hiring summary as a ready reckoner to stakeholders
    UpGrad Education
    UpGrad Education
    Sr. Manager - HR 2015 - 2018 (over 2 years)
    Key Deliverables:- Spearheading the HR function for Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad Leading a team of Talent Acquisition & HR Operations (4 Mumbai, 1-Bangalore) Talent acquisition:... more * Strategizing recruitment plan to ensure that speed of hiring is not affected. * Helping team in Mapping the market & competition for talent sourcing * Manage cost of hiring to keep it within budget thereby maintaining the right source mix & sourcing to offer acceptance ratio. * Identify critical staffing issues and imp
    Automotive Exchange Pvt Ltd (CARWALE)
    Automotive Exchange Pvt Ltd (CARWALE)
    HR Manager 2014 - 2015 (11 months)
    Key Deliverables:- Handling the requirements of Technology, Product, Enterprise Sales.
    Infibeam.com
    Infibeam.com
    HR Manager 2012 - 2014 (over 2 years)
    Key Deliverables:- HR Activities * Handling end-to-end recruitment cycle for employees based in Mumbai. * Ensuring prompt resolution of employee grievances & maintaining... more cordial employee relations. * Conducted Skip Level Meetings. Implemented PIP process for non-performers * Manage employee motivation and morale through periodic team building, cultural events. * Leave and attendance management, Payroll administration, Statutory Compliance.
    Lateral Bridge
    Lateral Bridge
    Founder 2021 - Present (almost 5 years)
     Researched and litmus the business model for 6 months.
     Built a supply chain of network of software developers from 17+ countries.
     Executed the GTM strategy
     Pitched... more the idea to 30+ investors
     Exhibited in Step Conference, Dubai – Feb 2023.
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    Lateral Bridge, Infibeam.com, Automotive Exchange Pvt Ltd (CARWALE), UpGrad Education, Livspace, Emeritus
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    About
    Achievements

    Generated revenue of INR 5.7m & INR7.5m in 2022 & 2023 year respectively.
    Scaled HR function of UpGrad in multiple folds.
    Maintained the average TAT of ~37 days for all positions cumulatively (Junior/Middle/Senior)
    Closed 72% of the position through self-sourcing
    Closed Regional Director – Enterprise (Hong Kong & Australia) in a span of ~28days
    Maintained offer to joining ratio at ~93% (5 candidates backed out from ~75 offers)
    Created & maintaining a recruitment dashboard

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Skills
    HR Human Resources Management Metrics Sourcing Talent Acquisition Leadership Recruiting/Talent Acquisition/ HR Reporting International Recruitment
    Locations
    Asia New York City Silicon Valley India New Zealand Australia United Arab Emirates Dubai
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