AMRUTA WARKE
Pune
Summary
A seasoned HR leader with more than 12 years of experience across all facets of employee life cycle Currently serving as General Manager, HR in Cumulus Systems Pvt. Ltd. (A Hitachi Subsidiary), aligning HR strategies with business objectives to drive workforce effectiveness and operational excellence. Leading a team of 4+ HR professionals and creating a result-oriented team environment. Helped diversify the business in India by creating a new department for cybersecurity and connecting with all CXO levels within Hitachi. Strong orientation in operations with proven excellence in driving continuous & process improvement, conducting continuous discussion with business leaders and undertaking preventive and corrective action. Known for exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager, HR
Cumulus Systems Pvt. Ltd.
07.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: A Hitachi Subsidiary
- Developed the HR function for the company that drove workforce growth from 85 to 200+ employees
- Led a team of 4+ HR professionals to implement people strategies
- Spearheaded talent development programs and delivered impactful HR initiatives that were instrumental in managing attrition and retaining top talent
- Drove Hitachi’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda and designed DEI programs thereby achieving diversity across technical and leadership roles
- Collaborated with senior leadership to identify workforce needs and defined job specifications and key performance indicators
- Managed full-cycle recruitment with focus on interviewing, hiring and onboarding technical and managerial talent in a competitive market
- Led successful onboarding and integration programs with 95% satisfaction
- Successfully designed and rolled out a competitive salary structure and incentive program to attract and retain the talent
- Spearheaded the introduction of innovative employee benefits, including health insurance enhancements, wellness programs that led to greater employee satisfaction
- Designed and executed numerous engagement initiatives such as virtual team-building sessions, surveys, newsletter, '6 degrees' employee feature program and recognition program
- Strengthened employee well-being by developing and rolling out comprehensive wellness programs including mental health related sessions and virtual fitness sessions
- Redesigned performance evaluation process by creating a 360-degree process for performance evaluation that is more systematic and target driven
- Successfully transitioned the organization from an annual appraisal process to a continuous feedback and goal-setting model thereby enhancing productivity and aligning individual performance with business objectives
- Developed and implemented comprehensive company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with labour laws and alignment with organizational goals
- A Hitachi Subsidiary
Senior Associate Lead BP-HR
Infosys Limited
06.2012 - 07.2016
- Accountable for leading the Organization Development Team for Global Markets i.e
- Sales and Marketing Team of Infosys
- Proved expertise in employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, role transitions, and exit processes
- Adept at leveraging data-driven insights to optimize workforce strategies and align HR initiatives with organizational goals
- Recognized for exceptional performance and contributions, including receiving the prestigious HRD Shine Award
- Taking care of the entire employee lifecycle starting from on-boarding till separation
- Handling induction, transfers, grievances, retention, C&B issues, policy clarification, exit interviews, etc
- Performing OD Lead activities that include Performance Management and Role Change processes end to end for the sales units
- Managing the arbitration process and Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) for the employees
- Guiding and mentoring the team for better performance and results
- Single point of contact for employee queries
- Arranging trainings and certifications based on the needs of senior management and employees
- Presenting workforce analytics dashboard on QoQ basis which includes Demographics, Attrition and Deep dive analysis
- Generating monthly attrition reports for Global Markets and sales units
- Executing sales-force analytics with respect to pay for performance, hiring and exit, performance analysis, etc
- Maintaining Global Markets database on fortnightly basis and generating various reports as required
- Rolling out the IJPs and creating brand awareness across the organization
- Performing all the intermediate activities like doing eligibility check, conducting assessments and interviews, transfers, on-boarding and visa initiation
- Working closely with the Recruitment Team for external sourcing of candidates based on manpower needs
- Undertaking Employee Engagement initiatives for Global Markets with a headcount of more than 1800 employees across the globe and also at unit level
- Working on projects launched at Global Markets career stream level like role flexibility on business cards
- Preparing R&R framework and rolling out the program for sales employees
SUMMER Intern
Cummins India Limited
05.2011 - 07.2011
- Goal was to understand the employee engagement level at Cummins Generator Technologies and Power Generation Business Unit
- Conceptualized and prepared a broad questionnaire to understand perception of employees towards the existing H.R practices
- Collated and compiled the voices of the stakeholders by executing a survey for all the locations of the business units
- Involved in analyzing data by the use of different tools and explored the areas of improvement for every location
- Offered recommendations for improving Employee Engagement and thereby lowering the attrition rate
- Made key recommendations which were implemented in company
- Offered a Pre-Placement Interview for outstanding performance in Summer Internship
Education
Master of Management Studies - Personnel
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies
Mumbai, Maharashtra04.2012
B.E. - Computers
Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology
Mumbai, Maharashtra06.2010
H.S.C. -
K.E.T's V.G. Vaze College
Mumbai, Maharashtra03.2006
S.S.C. -
S.V.P.T's Saraswati Vidyalaya
Thane, Maharashtra03.2004
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Development
- Compensation & Benefits
- HR Analytics
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Talent Management
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Personal Information
- Profile: Dynamic HR professional with comprehensive experience in human resource management, specializing in talent management, employee engagement, workforce planning and talent acquisition. Targeting impactful leadership role in India.
- Hobbies: I have been a professional table tennis player during my childhood and have dedicated most of my time to the game. I am trying to coach my kids now.
- Date of Birth: 12/16/88
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
General Manager, HR
Cumulus Systems Pvt. Ltd.
07.2016 - Current
Senior Associate Lead BP-HR
Infosys Limited
06.2012 - 07.2016
SUMMER Intern
Cummins India Limited
05.2011 - 07.2011
B.E. - Computers
Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology
H.S.C. -
K.E.T's V.G. Vaze College
S.S.C. -
S.V.P.T's Saraswati Vidyalaya
Master of Management Studies - Personnel
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies
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