Ruucha Rohan Taware

Address: Springfields Society, Kothrud, Pune 38

Phone: 9011636569 | Email: ruuchataware@[Link]
LinkedIn: [Link]/in/ruuchataware

Profile Summary

Experienced HR Head and L&D Expert with 10+ years across IT, education, CSR, and
automotive sectors. Skilled in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and training program
design. Handled teams of 200 to 1500+ employees across India, the US, and Bangladesh. Expert
in technical and non-technical hiring, onboarding, competency mapping, and performance
management. Delivered training in soft skills, Advanced Excel, and Digital Marketing. Well-versed
in instructional design models like ADDIE and STAR. Led CSR initiatives and trained over
11,000 beneficiaries. Proficient in tools like Greenhouse, Taleo, JIRA, POD, Power BI, MS365,
QlikView, VmEdulife, Moodle and ATS/CRM systems. Contributed to NAAC, NIRF, and IQAC
activities in academic roles.

Core Competencies

• Training Lifecycle Management & Delivery (Soft Skills, Excel, Digital Marketing)
• Technical & Non-Technical Sourcing & Talent Acquisition
• Social Media Recruitment (LinkedIn, Taleo, Glassdoor, Naukri, Shine)
• Instructional Design (ADDIE, STAR Model, TNA)
• Learning & Development Strategy
• Curriculum Development & Content Creation
• Digital Tools: MS365, Power BI, QlikView, ChatGPT AI
• Employee Engagement & Talent Management
• Data Analytics & BI Reporting
• CSR Report Writing and Project Management
• ATS & CRM (e.g., Greenhouse, Taleo, Zoho, JIRA, POD)

Certifications

• CPLP-D Certified Professional – Qualified Professional Trainer (2025)

• DISC Certified Trainer (2024)
• Certified Instructional Designer (2024)
• Harvard Certified in MS Excel (2024)
• PG Diploma in Soft Skills Training (2023) – University US
• Digital Marketing Course – SEMrush (2022)
• Digital Marketing Tech for Educators (2022)
Soft Skills

• Problem Solving Skills

• Leadership Skills
• Excellent Communication and Inter-Personal Skills

Professional Experience

Assistant Professor & Placement In-Charge

Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Institute of Management Education Research and Training | Oct
2024 – May 2025

• Delivered Training and placement sessions in Business Communication, Advanced

Excel, and Employability Skills for MBA students.
• Played a strategic role in the Training & Placement Cell, driving industry engagement
and student readiness.
• Organized and coordinated campus recruitment drives, HR conclave (2024), and an
Internship Fair (April 2025).
• Taught core subjects under SPPU MBA curriculum: Business Communication, Corporate
Social Responsibility & Sustainability.
• Conducted value-added sessions on MS Office 365, Power BI, and Spreadsheet
Modelling for Business Analytics.
• Contributed to IQAC and supported NAAC Accreditation, Academic and Administrative
Audit (AAA), and NIRF, STEM Ranking initiatives from a placement perspective and
Criteria 7.

Centre Head – Skills Development Centre

Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Samstha | Jul 2018 – Oct 2024

• Led and executed a flagship CSR training initiative funded by BNY Mellon, focused on
women empowerment across Maharashtra (Pune, Satara, Wai, Nagpur, Ratnagiri),
impacting 11,000+ beneficiaries over 6 years.
• Established and scaled the skills development centre from inception, including strategic
planning, policy design, operations, and KPI alignment with CSR mandates and
organizational goals.
• Achieved annual revenue growth from 0 to ₹18 LPA (business-driven) and secured
CSR funding of approximately 50Lakh+ annually. Responsible for budget planning,
resource allocation, and financial forecasting. Proactively designed digital and offline
marketing strategies, including campaign planning, social media promotion, print
media, event participation, and stakeholder engagement to drive enrolments and
brand visibility.
• Designed and deployed 11+ industry-relevant training programs, including Advanced
Excel, Soft Skills, Digital Marketing, and various custom vocational courses. Ensured
alignment with industry standards and employability outcomes.
• Oversaw the complete training lifecycle including Training Needs Analysis (TNA),
instructional design (ADDIE, STAR models), content development, session delivery,
assessments, feedback, and impact analysis.
 • Personally, delivered programs as a lead trainer in Business Communication, Soft Skills,
and Advanced Excel. Involved in designing training calendars, evaluating training
effectiveness, and ensuring continual improvement.
• Generated monthly, quarterly impact reports for funders and trustees. Tracked ROI,
learning outcomes, and beneficiary success stories.
• Built strategic partnerships with corporates, industry associations, and NGOs for
apprenticeship programs, guest lectures, funding proposals, and provided
placements to the beneficiaries who graduated from skill development courses.

HR Head
Heera Software Pvt. Ltd. | Dec 2017 – Jul 2018

• Managed HR operations for 200+ tech employees across multiple product verticals and
offices located PAN India and in Bangladesh, US.
• Rolled out campus-to-leadership hiring programs. Partnered with CTO and delivery
heads to ensure strategic hiring and retention of software engineers, DevOps, and product
managers. Used portals like Naukri, Shine, Indeed etc.
• Handled talent reviews, succession planning, and R&R programs.
• Helped in implementing JIRA for workforce analysis, planning. It served for manifold
purposes which included Compensation and Benefits and compliance.
• Organized department-wise training and annual performance awards.
• Executed Talent Management & Employee Development
• Implemented KRA/KPI-based performance appraisals.
• Conducted regular performance reviews and feedback sessions.
• Managed payroll, statutory compliance, and employee benefits across regions.
• Administered PF, ESIC, gratuity, health insurance, and other statutory benefits.
• Competency Mapping & Organizational Development
• Supported L&D strategy based on role-specific competencies.

HR Head
Kothari Cars Pvt. Ltd. | Jan 2016 – Dec 2017

• Handles Talent Acquisitions Non-Technical – Sales, Finance, Digital Marketing and Car
workshop staff recruitment through job Portals like Naukri, Shine, Glassdoor, Campus
and lateral hiring.
• Led recruitment, training, and performance management for 1500+ staff across sales
showrooms and workshops.
• Conducted weekly training programs for sales and workshop teams.
• Hired sales professionals and retail staff across multiple locations within strict timelines.
• Coordinated job postings, resume screening, interviews, and selection in alignment with
manpower planning.
• Designed and executed weekly training modules for sales, service, and administrative
teams. Trained over 1000+ showroom staff and 500+ workshop employees on
product knowledge, customer service, and operational procedures.
• Implemented structured performance appraisal systems—quarterly and annual
reviews. Coordinated with department heads to track employee performance and reward
high achievers.
• Administered compensation and benefits programs including PF, ESIC, gratuity, and
health insurance
 • Developed and implemented HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbooks for uniformity
across branches.

Business Analyst Trainee

Alfa Laval India Ltd. | 2010 – 2011

• Worked on daily sales reports, GAP and YTD analysis using Excel.
• Gained hands-on experience with QlikView BI Tool.

Education

• MBA in Finance (Major) & HR,

First Class – From Indira Institute of Management, SPPU (Jul 2008 - Apr2010)

• BSc in Computer Science,

First Class – SP College, SPPU (Jul 2005 – Apr 2008)

IT Skills

Advanced Excel, Power Query, DAX, Power BI, QlikView, Oracle 9i, SCJP Java, POD JIRA,
Greenhouse, VMEdulife, MS365, Naukri, Shine, Moodle.

Languages

(Fluent) in English, Hindi, Marathi

(Intermediate) in German – G2 Level from Max Muller Bhavan

References

Ms. Shobha Supekar

Former Director, Aga Khan and MKSSS CSD
Phone: 9422081497

Mr. Vijay Bhagat

Group Chairman, Garve and Kothari Group
Phone: 9765005656