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Apurva Deshpande

Apurva Deshpande

Human Resource Professional
Mumbai

Summary

Skilled HR Manager with experience in planning and coordinating Human Resources department operations and programs. Versatile professional with background managing areas such as company policy development, benefits, hiring procedures. Proudly maximized employee retention through training and compensation management.

Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills. Specialized in setting up HR Frameworks for Start-Ups.

When I’m not on the job, I love reading, singing, playing video games, writing articles, going on long drives, socializing, meeting new people, working my way through every recipe in the family cookbook, and indulging my love for seeing new places.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

HR Manager

Maximus Infoware India Pvt Ltd
Mumbai, Maharashtra
04.2022 - Current

Main Job Requirement :

To take care of the entire HR Department and look after Employee Life Cycle, Talent Management, PMS, HR Budget, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Employee Engagement, Succession planning and IT Recruitment.


Key Areas :



Performance Management, HR Metrics and Budgeting and Talent Management.



Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments :

Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping companies improve retention.
Implemented standardized programs and policies, driving smooth operations, employee retention and engagement.
Recommended, initiated and finalized HR actions regarding faculty and staff position management, compensation and employment postings, hiring proposals and new hire onboarding.
Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
Developed focused training programs, leadership pipeline and succession plans.
Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.

Human Resource Manager

Yeolekar Interiors
Mumbai
01.2020 - 04.2022

Main Job Requirement :

  • To take care of the entire Mumbai Division right from Setting Up the Mumbai Office to looking after Employee Life Cycle, Talent Management, PMS, HR Budget, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Employee Engagement, Succession planning and Recruitment.

Key Areas :

  • Performance Management, HR Metrics and Budgeting and Talent Management.

Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments :

  • Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
  • Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for company.

Senior Human Resources Executive

Freestone Infotech Pvt Ltd
Mumbai, MH
09.2018 - 12.2019

Main Job Requirement:

  • To Revamp the entire HR Department and introduce innovative, Flexible, People centric and Performance oriented HR Frameworks.

Key Areas :

  • Statutory Compliance, Policy making, Defining Performance Management Systems, Recruitment Strategies, Introducing Benefits structure and Designing Employee Career Path within the Organization.

Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments :

  • Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
  • Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
  • Drafted and implemented policies, procedures and employee handbook for over 100+ employees.
  • Implemented behavioral-based performance management system to define expectations, standards and key performance areas.
  • Identified, created and implemented formal performance management guidelines to reduce inconsistencies and increase productivity 40%.
  • Tracked and reported metrics to identify trends and establish goals to meet business needs.
  • Selected benefit programs for over 100+ employees, including medical, dental, short and long-term disability, life insurance and workers compensation.
  • Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution and employee accountability.

Human Resources Manager

RRaj Hair Solutions
Mumbai, MH
06.2015 - 09.2018

Main Job Requirement:

  • To take care of the entire HR function as well as look after the Statutory Compliance and Factory Workers.

Key Areas:

  • Recruitment, Labor Relations, Statutory Compliance, Payroll and PMS

Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments:

  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents which increased employee satisfaction by 30% than previous time.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Initiated and maintained workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting and legal mechanics.
  • Leveraged cost-effective digital systems to manage payroll and benefit programs.

Human Resources Manager

Swastik Furnaces Pvt Ltd
Thane, MH
07.2013 - 06.2015

Main Job Requirement :

  • To efficiently manage HR Department along with complying with ISO requirements.

Key Areas :

  • Policy Making, Statutory Compliance, PMS and Labor Relations.


Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments :

  • Drafted policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
  • Adhered to all federal and state guidelines and managed payroll and benefits for over 150+ employees.
  • Achieved favorable company outcomes with labor union negotiations by using successful collective bargaining strategies.
  • Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
  • Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Monitored and handled employee claims and grievances.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma In Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management

Welingkar Institute of Management
Mumbai
01.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor Of Management Studies - Business Management

S. K. Somaiya
Mumbai
06.2010 - 06.2013

Skills

    Recruitment (IT & Non IT)

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Additional Information

Date of Birth : 21st May, 1992

LinkedIn profile link : https://www.linkedin.com/in/apurvad92

Open to Work : Remotely, Mumbai, Pune & Thane

Certification

Core Java by Programming Hub

Timeline

HR Manager

Maximus Infoware India Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - Current

Social Media Marketing

01-2021

Core Java by Programming Hub

11-2020

Human Resource Manager

Yeolekar Interiors
01.2020 - 04.2022

Senior Human Resources Executive

Freestone Infotech Pvt Ltd
09.2018 - 12.2019

Pay Strategy by LinkedIn

07-2018

Post Graduate Diploma In Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management

Welingkar Institute of Management
01.2016 - 01.2018

Human Resources Manager

RRaj Hair Solutions
06.2015 - 09.2018

Human Resources Manager

Swastik Furnaces Pvt Ltd
07.2013 - 06.2015

Bachelor Of Management Studies - Business Management

S. K. Somaiya
06.2010 - 06.2013
Apurva DeshpandeHuman Resource Professional