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Baliram K Mutagekar

Baliram K Mutagekar

Pune

Summary

Baliram, a renowned HR leader, boasts a proven history of spearheading transformative initiatives in the IT industry, delivering exceptional results for stakeholders. Some of his key achievements include: - Achieving a 5% reduction in attrition rates through innovative HR initiatives. - Multiple automation, system enhancements and harmonization projects. - Successfully recruiting over 10,000 high-quality resources while increasing the offer-to-join ratio by 10%. Accomplished professional with several years of experience leading human resources operations and organizational planning. Well-versed in employment laws, performance appraisals, salary structure and benefits program management. Seasoned expert at protecting company interests and building successful office culture to promote employee retention and performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President HR

BNY
Pune
01.2015 - Current
  • Led HR Service Delivery & System Automation: Streamlined HR operations and shared services through service delivery improvements and system automation, driving efficiency.
  • Business HR Goals: Drove retention and engagement, contributing to multiple GPTW awards and improving the employee satisfaction index by 7%.
  • Talent Acquisition: Successfully recruited over 10,000 top-tier talents, enhancing the offer-to-join ratio by 10% and executing innovative recruitment strategies.
  • Global People Operations Strategy: Developed and implemented global HR strategies, ensuring alignment across regions and local adaptations.
  • Managing HR Operations & Shared Services: Oversaw global HR operations and shared services, including payroll, employee records, and compliance with local labor laws.
  • Process Improvement: Identified inefficiencies and implemented best practices, automating HR processes to enhance scalability and service delivery.
  • Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured compliance with international, federal, and local employment laws while managing audits and mitigating risks.
  • HR Technology & Data Analytics: Leveraged HR technology and data to enhance decision-making, process efficiency, and employee satisfaction.
  • Regional HR Support: Acted as the primary contact for regional HR teams, ensuring consistent practices and providing operational guidance.
  • Employee Relations & Grievance Management: Managed employee relations, policy interpretation, and grievance resolution to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Performance Management: Led performance appraisals, KRA setting, and monitoring to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Budget & Expense Management: Managed HR budgets and tracked expenses to ensure cost-effective operations.
  • Mentorship & Team Leadership: Led and mentored recruitment teams, driving target achievement and professional development.

Sr. Manager HR

Persistent System Limited
Pune
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • Retention & Promotion: Led strategies for employee retention, promotion cycles, and performance appraisals to drive organizational growth and employee development.
  • Exit Management & Grievance Resolution: Managed exit processes and handled employee grievances, ensuring smooth transitions and fostering a positive work environment.
  • People Management & Engagement: Cultivated strong employee relationships and maintained consistent communication channels to enhance engagement and well-being.
  • Process & System Enhancement: Drove system automation, process optimization, and AI-driven initiatives to improve HR functions, ensuring agility and efficiency.
  • Campus Hiring: Developed recruitment strategies, managed budgeting, and executed hiring drives to attract top talent from premier institutes (IITs, IIMs, and other premium universities).
  • Employee Relations & Legal Management: Managed employee relations programs, handled legal cases, and ensured compliance with labor laws and company policies.
  • HR Operations: Led onboarding, policy design, audits, and maintained accurate employee records to ensure smooth operational workflows.

Manager HR

LTI Mindtree (Aztecsoft)
Pune
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Defining & Implementing Recruitment Strategies: Developed and executed comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract top talent, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Recruitment Process Management: Led, planned, and managed the entire recruiting process, including budgeting, sourcing, and talent acquisition for various roles across departments.
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship: Directed and mentored a team of recruiters, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring team success in meeting recruitment targets.
  • Data Collection & Reporting: Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and preparing recruitment data and reports to support decision-making and improve processes.
  • End-to-End Recruitment Execution: Successfully executed campus, off-campus, and walk-in recruitment drives, ensuring high-quality talent acquisition in line with business needs.

Education

MBA - HR

University of Pune
04-2012

BE -

Karnataka University
07-2000

Skills

  • HR Business Partnering (HRBP): Retention strategies, promotions, performance appraisals, exit management, system automation, grievance resolution
  • People Management & Employee Engagement: Building strong employee connections, enhancing engagement, fostering a positive work environment
  • Process & System Improvement: Process optimization, system automation, AI implementation, Agile methodology
  • Campus Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Budgeting, strategy development, hiring from top-tier institutes (IIT/IIM)
  • Employee Relations & Legal Compliance: Managing employee relations, resolving legal cases, ensuring labor law compliance
  • HR Operations: Onboarding, policy design, audits, maintaining accurate employee records

Accomplishments

  • Achieving a 5% reduction in attrition rates through innovative HR initiatives.
  • Multiple automation, system enhancements and harmonization projects.
  • Successfully recruiting over 10,000 high-quality resources while increasing the offer-to-join ratio by 10%.
  • Awarded multiple times in top 100 in great place to work (GPTW) survey.
  • Employees satisfaction index enhanced by 7%.
  • Established innovative methods of hiring quality talent from premium institutes including IIT/NIT/IIMs.
  • Mentoring team members and leading a team of recruiters.
  • Executing end-to-end campus/off-campus/Walk In recruitment drives.

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi
  • Kannada

Recognition

  • Receiving the Social Leadership Award from the Vice Chancellor of Pune University.
  • Being honored with the HR Leadership Excellence Award by the World HRD Congress.
  • Honored with the Stellar Leadership Award from India Tech Talent League (ITTL).
  • Participating in national news channel panel discussions.

Timeline

Vice President HR

BNY
01.2015 - Current

Sr. Manager HR

Persistent System Limited
01.2008 - 01.2015

Manager HR

LTI Mindtree (Aztecsoft)
01.2005 - 01.2008

MBA - HR

University of Pune

BE -

Karnataka University
Baliram K Mutagekar