ADARSH PILLEKERE

Note : IBM spun off its IT Infrastructure Services division to form Kyndryl Solutions Pvt. Ltd

• Responsible for leading the M&A function, which is one of the critical HR functions for Kyndryl India
• Developing HR solution on Outsourcing Engagements, including the Staffing Strategy, Employment Terms, Industrial & Employee Relations approach, Employment Transition plan, Cultural Change Management plan and other HR related Terms & Conditions
• Interfacing with client, building HR cost case, managing HR solution assumptions & risks, working with multiple HR functions such as Recruitment, Comp & Ben, Legal, Employee & Labour Relations etc. while leading the HR Transition
• Recognizing complex HR problems, analyzing situations and implementing solutions
• Transitioning out in-scope employees in case of Divestiture or IP Partnership deals while managing all employee related emotions and ensuring smooth separations
• Managing the team of M&A Consultants

• Developing HR solution on Outsourcing Engagements, including the Staffing Strategy, Employment Terms, Industrial & Employee Relations approach, Employment Transition plan, Cultural Change Management plan and other HR related Terms & Conditions
• Interfacing with client, building HR cost case, managing HR solution assumptions & risks, working with multiple HR functions such as Recruitment, Comp & Ben, Legal, Employee & Labour Relations etc. while leading the HR Transition
• Recognizing complex HR problems, analysing situations and implementing solutions
• Transitioning out in-scope employees in case of Divestiture or IP Partnership deals while managing all employee related emotions and ensuring smooth separations

• Partnered with Software Labs Managers to consult them on the workforce related aspects such as employee development, progressions, performance management, employee retention, rewards & recognition etc.
• Executed HR programs – Comp & Ben, Performance Appraisals, PIP, Leadership Development etc.
• Generated HR metrics on Headcount & Attrition for the BU
• Designed & executed BU wide programs such as Career Week including contributions at IBM India wide programs such as Manager enablement
• Led the cyclical HR programs such as Compensation, Performance Management, Leadership development programs at BU level

• Business partnering for the Services group by supporting on Promotions & compensation analysis, performance management, HR metrics etc.
• Processed employee queries & requests such as employee letters, certification reimbursement, Housing security deposit, tracked internal transfers by reviewing and issuing letters & employee reward management
• Onboarding formalities for the new hires, new hire orientation, separation formalities for the resigned employees that included conducting Exit Interviews & documentation
• Benefits management: Medical & Personal Accident Insurance renewal, designing processes working with Insurance vendors, communication to employees on policy updates, Health & Wellness initiatives like organizing health camps & talks, processing personal accident claims etc.
• Vendor management, management reporting including HRMS tool, employee records keeping, representing HR on CSR activities, statutory compliance etc.

• Managed complete hiring cycle – Requirement gathering, sourcing, screening, scheduling, coordinating for interviews, releasing offer letters, salary negotiation, reference checks, conducting walk-in interviews
• Coordinated with tech panelists for conducting technical interviews
• Conducted reference checks and coordinated with concerned teams for background verification process
• Processed travel & accommodation reimbursements for the outstation candidates
• Job posting & mailing candidates during bulk requirement

• First person to represent organization to prospective candidate, explaining the requirement and getting confirmation for attending interview
• Screening large number of resumes of different technologies from different sources – employee referrals, Ad response profiles & profiles directly posted by candidates
• Scheduling F2F and telephonic interviews
• Managing consultant profiles, ensuring plug-ins, preparing the recruitment drives, pre & post interview updates, post interview follow ups, sending regret mails to rejected candidates, etc.

• Requirement gathering, sourcing, pre-screening, scheduling interviews & onboarding
• Interfacing with clients for requirement gathering
• Screening and short-listing profiles as per requirements
• Conducting HR interviews for assessment of soft skills of candidates