Dikshant Punj

About Dikshant Punj

A strategic and results-oriented HR professional, specializing in Talent Acquisition, HR Admin, HR Operations, and Employee Engagement. I am a dynamic HR professional with proven expertise in end-to-end recruitment, HR operations, talent engagement, and vendor management. With a strategic approach to hiring, I partner closely with leadership and hiring managers to understand business needs, craft detailed job specifications, and build robust talent pipelines across diverse technical and managerial roles—including Frontend, Backend, and Full-stack Engineers, QA Automation, DevOps, Data Engineers, Program Managers, and more. I leverage platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Bigshyft, Instahyre, and Naukri, along with ATS tools such as Greenhouse and Breezy HR, to source and manage top talent efficiently. With extensive experience in full-cycle recruitment, I collaborate with leadership teams to align hiring strategies with business goals, ensuring seamless talent acquisition across diverse industries, including Fintech, Wealth-tech, E-commerce, Robotic Process Automation & AI, and OTT platforms.Beyond recruitment, I lead HR administrative functions including onboarding, off-boarding, and employee benefits administration. I ensure seamless HR documentation and act as a dependable point of contact for employee queries, fostering a transparent and supportive workplace culture.I’m also passionate about enhancing employee engagement and employer branding—organizing impactful events, celebrations, and team-building initiatives. In addition, I manage IT asset tracking in coordination with the IT help desk and maintain effective vendor relationships to support operational excellence.Skills: Recruitment & Selection, Talent Management, Interpersonal Skills, Talent Engagement, Onboarding, Teamwork & Collaboration, Scheduling, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Administration, HRIS System, Being analytical & data-driven, HR strategy creation & execution, Cultural awareness & sensitivity, Strategic thinking, Emotional intelligence, Event organizing, Adaptability, Organizational Skills.

Experience

1. Talent Partner and Operation Specialist - Ii

   Advisor360°

   Nov 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Recruitment ExpertiseAt Advisor360, I lead end-to-end recruitment across India and the U.S, hiring for diverse technical and business roles including Engineering, QA, DevOps, Data, IT Support, Program Management, Finance, and Sales. I partner with leadership to define hiring strategies, build strong pipelines, and drive timely closures. I manage the full hiring lifecycle via ATS platforms (Rippling, previously Greenhouse and BreezyHR), deliver structured candidate assessments, mentor junior team members, and present quarterly hiring analytics. I have also independently handled specialized U.S. hiring, including Green Card requisitions. HR Admin & HR OperationsI manage onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring smooth employee transitions, compliance, and a strong new-joiner experience. I developed a structured India onboarding playbook and manager guide to standardize processes and improve integration. My role includes maintaining HR documentation, streamlining workflows, and supporting day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle. Talent Engagement & Employer BrandingI drive engagement initiatives through office events, culture activities, and internal campaigns for onsite and remote teams. I support employer branding via employee storytelling, video initiatives, and communication standardization to strengthen culture and candidate experience. IT Asset & Vendor ManagementI oversee office administration, vendor coordination, and IT asset lifecycle management in partnership with the IT team, ensuring smooth operations and onboarding readiness.

Education

• Rukmini Devi Institute of Advanced Studies

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Management

• Delhi School of Business

  PGDM, Human Resources

• Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

  Human Resource Management & Analytics , HR Management Analytics