Shashank Nagar
About Shashank Nagar
Shashank Nagar is the HR Head of Operations and Bharat Vertical at Niyo Solutions Inc., with over 16 years of experience in Human Resources across various industries. He has held significant roles at Cafe Coffee Day, Spice Hotspot Store, and One97 Communications Limited, demonstrating expertise in strategic HR practices and talent management.
Current Role at Niyo Solutions
Shashank Nagar serves as the HR Head for Operations and the Bharat Vertical at Niyo Solutions Inc. since 2022. His role involves overseeing human resources functions and implementing strategic HR practices to enhance organizational performance. He operates from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, contributing to the company's growth and efficiency in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to his current position, Shashank Nagar held various roles in human resources across multiple organizations. He worked at Cafe Coffee Day as the Human Resources Manager - Regional West Head from 2014 to 2017 and later as the North Head from 2017 to 2018. He also served as the Senior Human Resources Manager at Spice Hotspot Store for six months in 2018. His experience includes a role as Regional Lead - North at One97 Communications Limited from 2021 to 2022 and as Head of Human Resources - Operations at Niyo Solutions from 2019 to 2021.
Educational Background
Shashank Nagar has a solid educational foundation in communication and business management. He completed his High School Diploma at DAV Schools Network from 1998 to 2002. He then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication at Guru Jambheshwar University and Jagan Institute of Management Studies, graduating in 2007. He further advanced his education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in HR and Marketing from Shridhar University from 2010 to 2012.
Expertise in Human Resources
Shashank Nagar possesses extensive expertise in various HR functions, including strategic HR, manpower planning, recruitment, employee engagement, and performance management. His experience spans over 16 years in diverse industries such as financial services, food and beverage retail, media, and airlines. He is known for his capabilities in talent management and succession planning, contributing to organizational excellence and productivity.
Career Development and Internships
Shashank Nagar began his career with internships that laid the groundwork for his HR expertise. He worked as a Management Intern at GROUP M MEDIA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED in 2006 and as a Media Intern at Doordarshan Kendra in 2005. These early experiences provided him with valuable insights into the media industry, which he later applied in his HR roles.