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Amit Gautam

Amit Gautam

Senior Human Resource Professional
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

A vibrant performance-driven professional with over 23 plus years of experience in heading & driving HR Operations, Talent Acquisition and Business Partnership committed towards the growth of people within the organization. Proficient in handling all aspects of HR including Talent acquisition, Talent Management, HRBP, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Discipline Management, Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Executive Development, Performance Management, etc. Driving Strategic HR initiatives to realize bottom-line results and enhance employee engagement in the pursuit of organizational objectives across diverse set of industry. Additionally, I have experience in recruiting top talent from prestigious engineering institutes such as NIT, IIT, and top-tier management institutions.

Overview

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years of professional experience

Work History

Sr.DVP – HR, reporting to VP – HR and Admin

NeSL
02.2022 - Current
  • Established and implemented HR processes throughout the company, defining procedures for recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and more.
  • Designed and developed company policies governing HR-related matters, including leave, code of conduct, and diversity and inclusion.
  • HR Operations: Managing the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to separation. This involves onboarding, training, benefits administration, and offboarding processes.
  • Oversaw talent acquisition process, including sourcing, interviewing, and selecting candidates to fill open positions effectively.
  • Employer Branding: Leading initiatives to promote the company's brand and reputation among students and potential candidates. This may involve organizing various engagement activities.
  • Engagement Activities: Collaborating with business units to plan and execute engagement activities with campuses. These activities can include innovation challenges and case study evaluations.
  • Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining positive relationships with universities, student organizations, and professional associations. This helps in fostering strong connections with potential candidates.
  • Performance Management System (PMS): Acting as a champion for the Performance Management System, which involves designing, implementing, and monitoring the performance appraisal process across the organization.
  • Policy Design and Development: Designing and developing company policies that govern HR-related matters. This includes policies on leave, code of conduct, diversity and inclusion, and other HR policies.
  • Recruitment Analytics and Technology: Utilizing data and technology tools to optimize the recruitment process. This includes developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and managing vendor performance.
  • Audit Handling: Managing various audits, including ISO audit, ISMS (Information Security Management System) audit, and both internal and external HR audits. Ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
  • Selected, mentored, coached, managed performance, and recognized the team involved in HR and talent acquisition.
  • A leading union government company IT company based out in Bangalore.

Reporting to CEO, (Approx 450 employees)

XcelServ Solution Pvt Ltd
09.2019 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw HR processes for 450+ employees, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and compliance.
  • Acted as an HR Business Partner (HRBP) providing end-to-end support and strategic guidance to multiple Lines of Business (LOBs) in a complex matrix organizational structure.
  • Stakeholder Management: Establishes and maintains effective partnerships with various stakeholders, including business leaders and HR teams, both at the global and local levels.
  • Advises top management on HR strategies and imperatives to support business goals.
  • Delivery: Ensures the effective delivery of various HR processes, including Talent Management, Reward, Performance Management, Capability Development, People Advisory support, Employee lifecycle management, Leadership Development, Change Management, and Talent Supply Chain processes.
  • Executed HR process delivery across multiple functions to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.: Ensures the effective delivery of various HR processes, including Talent Management, Reward, Performance Management, Capability Development, People Advisory support, Employee lifecycle management, Leadership Development, Change Management, and Talent Supply Chain processes.
  • Learning and Development: Manages the entire learning and development function, including Training Needs Analysis (TNA), content development, and deployment of training programs.
  • Developed and implemented processes and policies to attract, engage, and retain top talent, contributing to overall workforce quality.
  • HRMIS and Analytics: Utilizes HR Management Information Systems (HRMIS) and analytics to generate various reports, including weekly and monthly reports, attrition analysis, and performance updates.
  • Managed campus hiring initiatives to attract top talent from educational institutions.: Leverages campus hiring expertise to strategize and execute efficient campus recruitment drives.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define hiring requirements in alignment with organizational goals.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for TPOs, addressing inquiries and providing recruitment process updates.
  • Plans and executes campus events, including presentations, workshops, and networking sessions to engage potential candidates.
  • Coordinates and facilitates interview processes in collaboration with hiring managers, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
  • Collaborates with the HR team to assess and enhance the effectiveness of campus recruitment initiatives.
  • Regularly reports on key metrics and outcomes to measure the success of campus hiring efforts.
  • A leading IT company VP and Head- HR for India & US.

Rosmerta Technologies Limited
01.2018 - 08.2019
  • Pan India HR Leadership: Headed HR operations across all India business locations, demonstrating a nationwide HR leadership role.
  • Responsible for managing the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to exit, for a diverse workforce.
  • Standardized HR Systems and Processes: Led the implementation of standardized HR systems and processes across multiple manufacturing units, ensuring consistency and efficiency in HR operations.
  • Policy Review and Implementation: Conducted periodic policy reviews, suggesting amendments as needed to align with business requirements.
  • Implemented Talent Acquisition (TA) systems for IT and Non-IT hiring through various channels, including job portals, referrals, and social networking.
  • HR Policy and Procedure Implementation: Implemented HR policies and procedures, including HR data management, payroll administration, benefits management, vendor and third-party contract management, and compliance with statutory requirements at a national level.
  • Performance Appraisal and Employee Engagement: Designed and implemented effective performance appraisal tools, goal-setting processes, and employee communication strategies.
  • Advised leaders and supervisors, mentoring them in building organizational capabilities, structures, and aligning with the organization's culture.
  • Oversaw HR budgeting and ensured the alignment of HR strategies with business continuity.
  • Annual Performance Appraisal and Compensation: Ensured the timely implementation of annual Performance Appraisal processes, increments, and promotions across units and corporate.
  • Consolidated appraisal data from various units and provided recommendations to top management regarding salary revisions.
  • Standardized Designations and Compensation: Established guidelines for standardizing designations and compensation structures across the group of companies within the Rosmerta group.
  • Statutory Compliance: Ensured compliance with all statutory requirements and legal statutes across all Rosmerta group companies.
  • Salary Increments and Promotions: Reviewed cases of salary increments and promotions outside the regular merit cycle and made recommendations to top management.
  • Talent Acquisition: Supported the timely closure of critical positions in various business verticals by actively participating in the talent acquisition process, including interviews, offer negotiations, and candidate management.
  • Employee Engagement Initiatives: Oversee the implementation of regular employee engagement initiatives across all business verticals within the region.
  • Manpower Planning and L&D: Planned for the manpower needs of the units, estimating and projecting employment costs.
  • Led the Learning and Development (L&D) team in identifying training needs, ensuring comprehensive coverage, and identifying leadership candidates.
  • Ensured that every employee underwent a structured induction program.
  • Gurgaon as GM- HR (Corporate), Reporting to Chairman. Group (approx. 1800 employees), Team Size – 7

HORIBA India Private Limited
05.2013 - 08.2017
  • HR Business Partnering: Served as HR Business Partner for multiple business verticals, including Automotive Testing System, Medical, Process & Environment, and Scientific & Semiconductor.
  • Provided HR partnership and support to approximately 480 employees, ensuring effective implementation of business plans.
  • Leadership Development and Recruitment: Developed second-level leadership within the organization.
  • Took charge of recruiting senior-level positions across various business verticals.
  • Conducted interviews, negotiated salaries, and managed the induction process for senior-level hires.
  • Job Grading and Compensation: Implemented job grading for senior management positions and aligned them with market demands.
  • Conducted compensation benchmarking to ensure competitive salary structures.
  • Conducted detailed gap analysis and provided recommendations for organizational corrections and restructuring.
  • Learning and Development: Collaborated with Talent Management and in-house learning academies to manage end-to-end learning initiatives.
  • Set up new teams and operations as needed.
  • Policy and Procedure Development: Developed HR policies, procedures, grievance handling mechanisms, employee handbooks, and statutory guidelines.
  • Structured compensation and benefits packages and established rewards and recognition programs.
  • Managed HRIS for payroll, recruitment, and leave management.
  • Talent Acquisition and Assessment: Led talent acquisition efforts, including psychometric testing and data analysis for performance improvement.
  • Handled campus recruitment, visiting premier engineering institutes to hire top talent and promote industry awareness among students.
  • Managed various trainee programs like DET, GET, MT, and PGET to meet business needs.
  • Employee Engagement: Drove employee engagement initiatives at a national level, actively participating in engagement sessions.
  • Designed and implemented appraisal systems for trainees under training programs.
  • Feedback and Training Programs: Designed feedback mechanisms, including fortnightly surveys, to gather employee feedback on various aspects.
  • Collaborated with external agencies to conduct behavioral training programs, enhancing communication, team building, stress management, and more.
  • Developed an in-house annual appraisal form.
  • New Delhi as Manager –HRBP /Head –HR India Reporting to President, Team Size – 6

BCH Electric Limited
05.2007 - 04.2013
  • Headed Pan India HR of all locations like 2 domestic factory units (Faridabad & Rudrapur) & Sales Offices across India. Team Size :- 7 HR, 1 Assistant Manager –TA, 1 Assistant Manager – Payroll & Compliance, Senior Executive – HR (Time Office), Sr. HR Executive - TA, Executive – Training & Development, Executive – HR (Generalist), Assistant Manager – HR Factory(Rudrapur). Managing and monitoring all staff.
  • Key interface with HOD’s of the SBU’s Head of Department,CPO & Chairman
  • Part of the senior management team for strategy mapping for expansion to new business in the different state.
  • Implement HR policy & procedures partnering with HR, maintaining HR data, Payroll, benefits, vendor, third party contract management and statutory requirements. Managing, administering, controlling and monitoring entire gamut of HR (from pre planning, on-boarding till separation) at Pan India level.
  • Designed the Fortnightly, 3 Month feedback to get employees feedback on the various issues (like different policies, procedures, working environment, resource allocation, synergy within the department or team members).
  • Faridabad as Deputy Manager –HR/HOD Manpower (approx. 1000 employees), Reporting to CPO. Team Size – 7

Motherson Sumi Group
02.2005 - 05.2007
  • Responsible for Recruitment of UAE plant, HR Operations, Administration and co-ordination of Training.
  • Corporate Office, Nodia as Executive –HR, reporting to President

ICICI Bank
06.2003 - 01.2005
  • Responsible for Recruitment, HR Operations, Administration, Training and HR related activities of UP Eastern Zone.
  • Lucknow as Executive – HR, reporting to Manager – HR

Education

MBA/MLPM - Human Resource Management

Lucknow University
Lucknow
01-2003

B.Sc. - BIO.

Lucknow University
Lucknow

Skills

~ Recruitment & Selection

~ Talent Management

~ Compensation & Benefits

~ Salary & Incentive Management

~ Training & Development

~ Succession Planning

~ Human Resource Operations

HR partnership

~ Team Development

Leadership development

~ Strategic Planning

Policy Implementation

~ People Management

Accomplishments

  • Setup the complete HR functions in the previous 3 employment.
  • Organized succession planning workshop for developing future Managers and Leaders.
  • Design the various HR policies as per the requirement of the organization.
  • Drive the various employee engagement initiatives.
  • Draft the policy on the deferred bonus for the leadership and second leadership team.
  • Drive the organization managerial development workshop with Quadrangle.
  • Drive the 360 feedback for the leadership.
  • Design & Develop the training programme for various levels of employees in the organization.
  • Handle the campus interview; drive the talent acquisition and talent management.
  • Design the 5 years incentive scheme for the leadership team.
  • Awarded as best performer of the year and Champion of Learning Development.

Certification

Certified Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).

Professional Enhancements

  • 2 days of Leadership Training by Lee Hecht Harrison.
  • Dynamic Leadership in VUCA World by Possiblers.
  • Incredible HR by Possiblers.
  • Provident Fund, ESIC, Bonus & Gratuity by Princeton Academy.

Campus Hiring

  • Developing and executing a successful campus recruitment strategy is crucial for attracting top talent from universities and colleges. Here's a more detailed breakdown of how to approach this responsibility:
  • Collaboration with Business Leaders and HR Business Partners: Begin by engaging with business leaders and HR business partners to understand the specific hiring needs of the organization. This collaboration helps align campus recruitment goals with broader business objectives.
  • Market Research and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify trends in the job market, including industry-specific demands, skill sets in demand, and emerging roles.
  • Analyze the competitive landscape to understand how other companies are approaching campus recruitment.
  • Identification of Target Campuses: Work with stakeholders to identify the target universities and colleges where the organization wants to recruit talent. Consider factors such as the quality of programs, location, and diversity.
  • Building Relationships with Educational Institutions: Establish strong relationships with career services, placement offices, faculty members, and student organizations at the target institutions.
  • Attend career fairs, networking events, and industry-specific conferences hosted by these institutions to build rapport.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop a clear and well-defined campus recruitment strategy that outlines objectives, timelines, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Set specific hiring goals and expectations for each campus and program.
  • Employer Branding: Develop and promote the employer brand to students. Highlight the company's values, culture, growth opportunities, and unique selling points.
  • Organize events like leadership sessions, pre-placement talks, and industry-specific workshops to showcase the company to potential candidates.
  • Diverse Sourcing Channels: Utilize various sourcing channels, including campus job boards, online job portals, social media, and employee referrals, to reach a diverse pool of candidates.
  • Interview and Selection Process: Work closely with hiring managers to design efficient interview processes that assess candidates' skills and cultural fit.
  • Ensure that the selection process is transparent and inclusive.
  • Feedback and Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback from both candidates and hiring teams to evaluate the effectiveness of the campus recruitment strategy.
  • Continuously refine and improve the strategy based on feedback and evolving market trends.
  • Metrics and Reporting: Establish key metrics to measure the success of campus recruitment efforts. This may include metrics such as the number of hires, diversity ratios, and retention rates.
  • Regularly report on these metrics to business leaders and HR partners, demonstrating the impact of the campus recruitment strategy on the organization.
  • Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Allocate appropriate resources, including budget, staffing, and technology, to support the execution of the campus recruitment strategy.
  • Compliance and Diversity: Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and ethical standards in campus recruitment.
  • Promote diversity and inclusion by actively seeking candidates from underrepresented groups.

Timeline

Sr.DVP – HR, reporting to VP – HR and Admin

NeSL
02.2022 - Current

Reporting to CEO, (Approx 450 employees)

XcelServ Solution Pvt Ltd
09.2019 - 01.2022

Rosmerta Technologies Limited
01.2018 - 08.2019

HORIBA India Private Limited
05.2013 - 08.2017

BCH Electric Limited
05.2007 - 04.2013

Motherson Sumi Group
02.2005 - 05.2007

ICICI Bank
06.2003 - 01.2005

B.Sc. - BIO.

Lucknow University

MBA/MLPM - Human Resource Management

Lucknow University
Amit GautamSenior Human Resource Professional