About
Senior HR and Operations leader with 15+ years of progressive experience building high-performing teams, scaling HR systems, and partnering with CXOs to drive business outcomes. Proven track record across manufacturing, automotive, consulting, and healthcare/dental tech sectors in India. Expertise spans talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, HR analytics, L&D, legal compliance, and change management. Known for aligning people strategy to growth objectives, strengthening culture, and improving productivity and retention.
Experience4
General Manager – HR & Operations
Aug 2023 — PresentEvoq Digital Dental Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Leading HR and operations for a digital dental solutions company; partnered with founders to align people strategy with growth targets. Built structured hiring engine improving time-to-fill and quality of hire, implemented performance management framework with role scorecards and quarterly reviews, revamped compensation and benefits for equity and competitiveness, established HR analytics dashboards for leadership insights, strengthened compliance and policy governance, and drove change initiatives improving onboarding and reducing early attrition.
HR & Operations Consultant
Oct 2019 — Jul 2023D & V Business Consulting
Advised SMEs on HR transformation, organization design, and operational efficiency. Designed HR policies, grading, and job architectures; implemented performance and rewards systems aligned to metrics. Built recruitment processes and employer branding; conducted engagement surveys and interventions reducing grievances and improving retention. Set up training academies and leadership pipelines delivering measurable uplift in managerial effectiveness.
HR Manager
Aug 2015 — Sep 2019Orient Enterprise (Guj) Pvt. Ltd.
Managed full-spectrum HR for multi-site operation, focusing on workforce planning and manpower cost control. Implemented structured performance management systems, training calendars, and compliance frameworks reducing audit non-conformities. Negotiated benefits and administered payroll ensuring statutory adherence.
HR Manager
May 2008 — Aug 2015Kiran Motors Ltd.
Oversaw HR operations for a large automotive dealership network, standardizing hiring, induction, and frontline capability development. Rolled out engagement and incentive programs increasing sales productivity and reducing attrition. Coordinated disciplinary procedures and legal compliance while maintaining strong stakeholder relations.
Education4
MBA
Sikkim Manipal University
Human Resource Management
Master of Arts
L.D. Arts College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
Psychology
Bachelor of Arts
L.D. Arts College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
Psychology
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)
Motilal Nehru Law College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad