AKSHAT BHATT
HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL
Dwarka,New Delhi
Summary
Accomplished Vice President of Human Resources offering 18 years of comprehensive experience developing HR functions, cultivating positive work environment and collaborating with all levels of management. Expertise in planning and managing employee and labor relations and developing and communicating company-wide policies and procedures. Goal-oriented and personable professional committed to improving talent acquisition and increasing organizational effectiveness.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vice President - Human Resources APAC
Trumpakt Technologies
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
04.2015 - Current
- Partner with business units (APAC) to develop overall business strategy and objectives.
- Provide leadership, guidance & counsel to the functional leaders on the matters related to talent, human capital.
- Started & led the complete gamut of HR from scratch, namely; formulation of HR policies, systems & strategies.
- HR policies & procedures relating to - hiring, salary, probation, appraisals, grievance handling, confirmation, leave, medical, Attrition, Succession planning, Compliances.
- To define KRAs. Managing Appraisal system across levels and establishing framework for substantiating Performance Appraisal system linked to Reward and Recognition Management.
- Consult with department heads to identify training needs.
- Developed training calendar and materials for training.
- Designed and applied short & long term compensation systems
to reward productivity, growth, performance. - Developed and implemented compensation and benefits policies based on corporate policy and market.
- Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude.
- Achieved regulatory compliance with no adverse audit findings for facilities, documentation compliance or safety.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided Onboarding and training for new employees.
- Designed employee engagement strategies to improve morale, retain talent and maintain business continuity.
- Created and implemented safety protocols to successfully reduce workplace incidents.
- Provided guidance and consultation to district managers to identify strategies to meet short and long-term business needs.
- Tracked and reported metrics to identify trends and establish goals to meet business needs.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Identified, created and implemented formal performance management guidelines to reduce inconsistencies and increase productivity.
- Developed comprehensive interviewing guides to improve candidate quality by evaluating both analytical and interpersonal attributes.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates, and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Implemented new-hire program by incorporating training initiatives while resolving problems and processing related documents.
- Adhered to federal and state guidelines and managed payroll and benefits for over employees.
- Improved team morale by resolving inquiries on new hire initiatives and employee workforce matters.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership while supporting sales planning initiatives.
- Streamlined complaint response management by providing guidance on policies and ensuring appropriate and accurate investigation processes.
- Automated office operations while managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Served as representative in various civic and community functions to further enhance company image and develop additional business.
- Drove performance initiatives, facilitating 48% revenue increase.
- Increased business profits 18% by streamlining processes and trimming unnecessary positions.
- Interviewed, supervised and motivated 87 staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
- Managed teams of 20 professionals focused on improving initiatives.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits
MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCE
KEANE WORLDZEN
Gurgaon, Haryana
11.2007 - 03.2015
- Successfully Implemented the entire Human Resource process by designing Policies & Procedures.
- Designed & Implemented Performance Linked Incentive Programme (PLIP) and proved to be very successful with 48% of increase in Job Satisfaction.
- Implemented recruitment process map, selection matrix that reduced recruitment cost by 27%.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
- Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided Onboarding and training for [Number] new employees.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh solutions into business strategies.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Collaborated with senior management and performed benefits analysis, corrective action planning and big-picture data capturing.
- Leveraged cost-effective digital systems to manage payroll and benefit programs.
- Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
- Enhanced staff knowledge and awareness on drug abuse and prevention programs.
- Initiated and maintained workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting and legal mechanics.
- Facilitated Onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results
- Collaborated with senior management and performed benefits analysis, corrective action planning and big-picture data capturing
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback
HUMAN RESOURCE EXECUTIVE
IBM DAKSH
Gurgaon, Haryana
08.2002 - 10.2007
- Interact & engage with Global HR team to ensure that best HR Practices are leveraged across India & Abroad and that processes are aligned to the maximum extent possible.
- Supported HR Director and HRBP team in all activities to enhance efficient operation of team.
- Prepared & ensured Implementation of the HR objectives, functional strategic plans for group’s activities by identifying short & Long-term requirements in line with APAC & UK client’s objectives.
- Provided a forum for sharing best practices and highlight key global strategic initiatives in Human Resource & talent acquisition and drive the entity recruitment teams to achieve the entity's recruitment targets.
- Act as the global SME for human resource and recruitment and partner with local HR & recruitment teams to identify key challenges and work towards implementable solution.
- Oversee achievement of Global Recruiting Metric targets.
- Managed a team of 3 recruiters & entire recruitment process for all Departments & Divisions including IT, Finance, HR & Engineering.
- Managed the entire selection & on-boarding process for Amazon.
- Worked with Marketing and Communications team on external branding and candidate experience; collaborate with business, HR to drive supply-demand planning to meet overall business objectives.
- Managed entire recruitment cycle with view of attracting and hiring talented candidates in APAC (Singapore).
- Provided professional support and advice on recruitment to HRD and relevant hiring managers.
- Responsible for fast and effective recruitment processes both Internally and externally.
- Headhunting and sourcing high caliber talent in line with departmental requirements in USA.
- On average conducted between 10-20+ telephonic Interviews Per day and filtering/ shortlisting candidates for open positions.
- Mass Recruitment Interview events (Large scale interview forums) Identifying, evaluating, and negotiating recruitment agency contracts and rates.
- Assisted in developing recruitment policies & procedures.
- Issuing offer letters, appointment letters and joining letters.
- Coordinating & following up with the selected candidates until the on-boarding.
- Conducted induction for new employees.
- Provided recommendations & strategies for the overall growth of the Recruitment Department.
- Developed and executed HR policies and programs, workforce and job development, recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits and employee and labor relations to build staff-focused human resources office culture.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits, and performed reference checks.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
- Directed hiring and Onboarding programs for new employees.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
- Designed robust compensation and benefits packages to attract top employees.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Assessed training needs and coordinated learning and development initiatives for employees.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across company to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
- Spearheaded shared governance and collaboration on employee relations, HR administration, collective bargaining agreements and related HR topics.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Evaluated human resources structure and plan for continual improvement and offered individuals professional and personal growth opportunities.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Pune 04.2000 - 06.2002
Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting And Computer Science
Delhi University
New Delhi 05.1997 - 03.2000
Skills
Team guidance
Workforce improvements
Compensation and benefits
Succession planning
Performance Appraisals
Policy and procedure adherence
Training programs
Recruitment strategies
Labor relations
Equal opportunities facilitation
Compensation structuring
Personnel recruitment
New employee training
Strategic Human Resource Management
Performance Management
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Timeline
Vice President - Human Resources APAC
Trumpakt Technologies
04.2015 - Current
MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCE
KEANE WORLDZEN
11.2007 - 03.2015
HUMAN RESOURCE EXECUTIVE
IBM DAKSH
08.2002 - 10.2007
MBA - Human Resources Management
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
04.2000 - 06.2002
Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting And Computer Science
Delhi University
05.1997 - 03.2000