Seasoned HR professional with over 7 years of experience driving strategic HR initiatives aligned with business objectives. Proven track record in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, bench management, stakeholder management, freshers' assimilation, and organizational development. Strong expertise in fostering a positive work culture, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations. Skilled in building strong partnerships with business leaders to deliver effective HR solutions and support organizational growth.
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ANURAG HARSHA
Bengaluru
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
2
Certification
Work History
Strand Life Sciences Private LimitedBengaluru, Karnataka
Senior Manager - Human Resources
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and Implemented HR Strategies including Performance Management System, Bench Management, that improved the business coordination and planning & elevate HR team results.
- Led the implementation of new performance management system for 500 employees (Zoho PMS), that led to a significant improvement in process orientation.
- Led the Skill-sets capturing of 250 employees for effective project placements.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs (Bench Management) to promote collaboration and timely project placements to avoid any bench strength.
- Led the Job Levels and Designations revamping exercise organization wide to streamline bands across and to promote better career & growth planning.
- Provided guidance and support on employee relation issues, ensuring compliance with company policies
- Developed and delivered training on various HR topics, including onboarding, performance management, communication, networking, client interaction etc.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position and knowledge
- Motivated employees through one on one connects, understanding their concerns and providing constructive feedback.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-appraisal, project placements and organizational concerns.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires (Freshers assimilation) bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Facilitated successful policy drafting, implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability (Both Campus & Lateral Hires.
BYJU'S - THINK & LEARN PVT. LTD.
Manager - HRBP
04.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Worked closely with the leadership team to set the roles & responsibilities across the campaign and providing HR guidance in the business unit when appropriate
- Contributed in bringing down attrition percentage through various channels of Employee Life Cycle
- Conducted Town halls, HR 1-on-1s, Skip Level meetings, Focus Group discussions, Rewards & Recognition, Productivity Achievement deliverables & discussions.
- Implemented changes in policies for sustainable environment and productivity enhancement
- Absenteeism Reduction and Consequence Management
- Addressed all employee harassment allegations, work complaints, and other concerns
- Elucidated HR policies, procedures, standards, and regulations to new joiners
- Identified top talents in campaign, as well as building succession pipeline, mitigation plan and strategies in case of talent gaps
- Conducted interviews & assessing employees for campaign movements.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
BALKRISHNA INDUSTRIES LIMITED (BKT)
Senior Executive - HR
04.2018 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Handled End to End recruitment across departments and positions in organization through Campus & Lateral Hiring
- On-boarding and Induction formalities for all new joiners
- Exit Interview & Formalities
- Assurance over filling manpower projection (Both Blue Collared & White Collared Employees)
- Responsible for yearly GRI Audits fulfillment & implementation of its requirements in-team with respective department leads
- Managed Internal KPMG Audit and its requirements
- Compliance submission on internal portal
- Conducted Training Sessions for all employees on GRI (Sustainability) and its future goals and requirements
- Coordinated developmental Trainings for all employees of both base plants and MDP's for Senior Management
- Managed HR Life-cycle of 1000+ employees and collaborating with various teams to address their concerns on Company Policies
- Succession Planning and Retirement/Extension Procedures
- Handled Employee's (Both Blue and White Collared) queries and resolution
- Discipline assurance inside work premises
- Manpower MIS preparation on daily basis
- Event Management such as Dealer/Distributor/Foreigner Visits, Family Get-togethers.
- Ad-hoc HR Projects.
VISTARA - TATA SIA AIRLINES
HR - Intern
03.2017 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Identifying developmental needs for 500 employees at Vistara
- Initial screening and scheduling candidates for various requisitions with reduced lead time
- Air-hostess Recruitment.
- Roster Preparation
Education
International School of Business & Media (ISB&M)Pune, India
PGDM Human Resource Management from Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations
01.2018
University Overview
REVA Institute of Technology & Management (VTU, Belagavi)Bengaluru
B.E. Mechanical Engineering
01.2016
University Overview
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Resource Allocation & Workforce planning
- Performance Management System
- Campus and Lateral Recruitment
- US Hiring
- Freshers Assimilation
- Employee Relations
- Grievance Resolution
- Policy Drafting & Enforcement
- Employee Onboarding
Recognition
Recognition
- Byju's - Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd., HRBP OF THE MONTH (JULY), 07/2022, Strong Stakeholder Management, Least Attrition of the Month and Culture Setting on the floor
- Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT), UNTIMELY PROMOTIONS (WORK RECOGNITION), 04/2020, Joined the organization in 2018 as Management Trainee through Campus Placement. Got designated as Executive in 2019 and later received a promotion as Senior Executive in the year 2020. Also received the best performance ranking and highest appraisal percentage for 3 consecutive year of my work tenure.
- Strand Life Sciences, Recognized as A true people's Person having a natural flair to be the True HRBP, with a fair understanding of the Biz., an uncanny way of connecting with people and establishing trust relationships across levels, a keen eye for detail and a very specific focus on Execution. Having a Pragmatic, dogged approach with the sense of Curiosity and the ability to constantly think of options and solutions (Many times out of the Box) and Having Enhanced sense of Business acumen coupled with a fair amount of Foresight
Certification
Certified Professional in Managing Employee Performance, University of Minnesota, 2024
Certified Professional in Human Resource Analytics, University of California, Irvine, 2025
Timeline
Senior Manager - Human Resources
Strand Life Sciences Private Limited
03.2023 - Current
Manager - HRBP
BYJU'S - THINK & LEARN PVT. LTD.
04.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Executive - HR
BALKRISHNA INDUSTRIES LIMITED (BKT)
04.2018 - 03.2022
HR - Intern
VISTARA - TATA SIA AIRLINES
03.2017 - 05.2017
International School of Business & Media (ISB&M)
PGDM Human Resource Management from Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations
REVA Institute of Technology & Management (VTU, Belagavi)
B.E. Mechanical Engineering
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