Akancha Kumari
Head People & Culture (Director India) | Certified POSH Trainer
Bangalore
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head People & Culture Partner (Director India)
IQmetrix Software Pvt. Ltd
03.2022 - Current
- Led the strategic evolution of HR functions, emphasizing strategic talent management and fostering positive employee relationships. Implemented streamlined processes spanning recruitment, performance management, talent assessment, succession planning, attendance tracking, payroll management, and grievance resolution. Managed HR operations for a diverse workforce of over 300 full-time employees and 30 contract staff, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while nurturing an inclusive workplace culture.
- Developed and executed holistic HR strategies aligned with organizational goals to propel business achievements. Collaborated closely with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with overarching business objectives, cultivating a high-performance culture that boosts engagement, productivity, and retention. Instituted talent management programs to attract, develop, and retain top talent, while driving organizational development efforts to enhance employee capabilities in line with business imperatives. Upheld compliance with employment laws and regulations and provided mentorship to HR team members, fostering their professional growth.
- Engaged cross-functional teams to support organizational endeavors and continuously enhance HR processes and practices. Stayed updated on industry trends and best practices to optimize organizational effectiveness and drive sustained success.
Human Resources Manager
WorkIndia
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Crafting and executing human resources strategies and policies that closely align with the organization's overarching goals and values.
- Partnering with Global Leaders to devise and implement organizational development strategies, including robust succession planning and talent management initiatives.
- Directing the recruitment and selection process to ensure the acquisition of top-tier talent.
- Designing and delivering employee training and development programs aimed at fostering professional growth and enhancing skill development.
- Overseeing employee performance management efforts and implementing systems to enhance productivity and engagement.
- Developing and administering comprehensive compensation and benefits programs, encompassing salary structures, incentives, and health and welfare benefits.
- Managing employee relations and adeptly resolving conflicts through effective communication, mediation, and coaching.
- Ensuring strict adherence to employment laws and regulations, and crafting and upholding employment policies and procedures in accordance with legal requirements.
- Cultivating a positive and inclusive work environment that prioritizes employee well-being and engagement.
- Collecting and analyzing data on various HR metrics such as employee satisfaction and turnover rates, leveraging insights to drive data-informed decisions on HR strategies and policies.
- Conducting thorough research on current job trends and presenting recommendations to management regarding salary compensation adjustments.
- Facilitating comprehensive onboarding sessions and providing on-the-job training to equip new hires with essential job knowledge and skills.
- Spearheading staff orientation programs and training initiatives to foster collaboration and cohesion.
- Ensuring company-wide compliance with local, state, and federal laws, as well as organizational standards.
- Managing payroll and benefits administration for employees across multiple locations, mitigating financial discrepancies through meticulous program management.
- Handling employee claims pertaining to performance-based issues and harassment incidents with efficiency and professionalism.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of employee onboarding programs and proposing strategic enhancements to upper management.
- Resolving employee grievances and disputes promptly and constructively, striving to find mutually beneficial solutions.
- Administering performance-based incentive and bonus plans to incentivize and reward employee excellence.
- Developing comprehensive benefits packages aimed at enhancing employee satisfaction and retention rates.
Talent Assesor II
Allegis Global Solutions
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
- Tracked recruitment metrics and reported on progress to evaluate recruitment effort success.
- Utilized recruitment technology tools and platforms to streamline recruitment processes.
- Networked and built relationships with potential candidates and industry professionals to identify potential candidates, stay informed about industry trends and gain insight into skills and qualifications in demand.
- Processed new hires, transfers, and separations.
- Collaborated with HR team to establish useful implementation of employee relations programs and initiatives.
- Designed and implemented orientation programs for new employees, covering job responsibilities, policies, and procedures.
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
- Implemented open enrollment system to streamline benefits processes for employees.
- Analyzed and reported on employee benefits data to identify trends and develop strategies for improvement.
- Collaborated with HR to develop and maintain up-to-date benefits manual.
- Submitted reports on payroll activities.
Human Resources Executive
Foxfire IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
Education
MBA -
L.N.M.I of Economic Development & Social Change
Patna 07.2015 - 07.2017
Skills
Succession planning
Benefits, Payroll and compensation management
Learning & Development
HR legal compliance
Diversity & Inclusion
Talent Management
HRIS- UKG, Keka, GreytHR, Workday, Greenhouse, peoplegoal, CODE
Timeline
Head People & Culture Partner (Director India)
IQmetrix Software Pvt. Ltd
03.2022 - Current
Human Resources Manager
WorkIndia
03.2019 - 03.2022
Talent Assesor II
Allegis Global Solutions
03.2017 - 02.2019
MBA -
L.N.M.I of Economic Development & Social Change
07.2015 - 07.2017
Human Resources Executive
Foxfire IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
01.2013 - 07.2015