Nitish Vaid

Leading end-to-end talent acquisition and HR operations for a multi-location organization with 100+ employees across 7 branches in India, aligning workforce strategy with business expansion and operational goals.

• Spearheading recruitment strategy across functions, managing bulk and leadership hiring while optimizing time-to-hire and quality-of-hire
• Managing full-cycle recruitment: workforce planning, sourcing, screening, stakeholder coordination, offer rollout, and onboarding
• Driving HRMS implementation and utilization for employee lifecycle management, attendance, payroll coordination, and performance tracking
• Partnering with senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and build scalable talent pipelines aligned with growth targets
• Establishing structured hiring processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and labor regulations
• Leading employer branding and candidate experience initiatives to strengthen market positioning
• Managing and mentoring recruitment/HR teams, driving accountability and high-performance culture
• Overseeing HR operations across 7 branches, ensuring standardization, compliance, and seamless coordination
• Supporting employee engagement, retention strategies, and performance management frameworks

Led overall business unit operations with responsibility for workforce management, performance, and business growth.
* Managed cross-functional teams and aligned business objectives with organizational goals.
* Developed and implemented strategies to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and profitability.
* Oversaw recruitment, employee development, retention initiatives, and team performance management.
* Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) and drove continuous improvement initiatives.
* Collaborated with senior leadership on business planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
* Strengthened client relationships and ensured high-quality service delivery across projects.
* Led employee engagement, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
* Ensured compliance with company policies, operational standards, and regulatory requirements.
* Successfully managed business operations while supporting organizational expansion and growth objectives.

Managed end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, employee documentation, attendance, leave management, and HR records.
* Coordinated recruitment activities, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and joining formalities.
* Ensured compliance with company policies, labor regulations, and internal HR procedures.
* Maintained employee databases, personnel files, and HRMIS records with high accuracy.
* Processed payroll inputs, employee benefits administration, and attendance reconciliation.
* Handled employee queries related to HR policies, compensation, leave, and documentation.
* Prepared HR reports, employee letters, contracts, confirmations, and other HR correspondence.
* Supported employee engagement initiatives, performance management processes, and HR audits.
* Assisted management in workforce planning and manpower requirements.
* Contributed to process improvements that enhanced HR efficiency and employee experience.

Gained operational exposure within a Mauritius FSC-regulated forex brokerage environment, supporting compliance documentation, workforce coordination, and process setup during the company’s operational phase. Developed cross-cultural professional experience across GCC operations including stakeholder management, team coordination, and regulatory framework awareness — directly applicable to UAE business environments.