PRAKASHA R M
Talent and Organizational Development Leader
Bengaluru
Summary
Strategic HR leader with 18 years of experience, including 8 years in leadership roles across diverse geographical and cultural landscapes. Specializes in partnering with businesses to achieve organizational goals through effective HR strategies. Expertise includes talent management, change management, and organizational development, enabling the driving of seamless HR functions that support business objectives. Strong focus on leadership, fostering collaboration and engagement within teams to ensure HR initiatives align with the company's vision and enhance overall performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Human Resources
SOLIZE India Technologies Pvt Ltd
2 2022 - Current
- Collaborate with senior leadership to design and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives across India, reporting to the Global CHRO and CEOs of India & Europe
- Drive HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, rewards, talent retention, engagement, leadership development, and HR operations
- Partner with leaders from the Products, Technology, US, and Europe businesses to ensure HR initiatives meet business needs
- Key Achievements: Led the digital transformation of HR systems, increasing efficiency in talent acquisition and performance management processes
- Successfully recruited critical talent for the Technology, Automotive Product Development, and Life Sciences businesses, contributing to topline business growth
- Reduced attrition by 8%, particularly among sales and technical teams, improving talent retention and engagement
- Redesigned the performance management process, resulting in increased employee engagement and productivity
- Benchmarked and restructured compensation plans, aligning employee grading and pay scales with market standards, improving salary competitiveness.
General Manager - HR
Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
11.2012 - 01.2022
- Led HR functions for corporate, technology, supply chain, and manufacturing divisions, partnering with business leaders to drive key HR initiatives
- Spearheaded talent management programs, including diversity and inclusion strategies, performance management, leadership development, and succession planning
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning through leadership programs, digital learning platforms, and competency development
- Key Achievements: Played a key role in integrating HR processes during Schneider Electric’s acquisition of American Power Conversion (APC), ensuring a smooth transition
- Increased employee engagement by 10 points, which contributed to a reduction in attrition and a 15% increase in productivity
- Ensured 70% of key positions were filled with 'ready now' talent, significantly reducing recruitment time for critical roles
- Designed and implemented a career management system recognized globally by Schneider Electric leadership, enhancing talent development and succession planning
- Led industrial relations efforts, maintaining zero industrial unrest and ensuring smooth union negotiations and disciplinary processes.
Human Resources Generalist
Hitachi Rail STS (Ansaldo STS)
06.2007 - 10.2012
- Managed end-to-end HR functions for the India business, working closely with APAC leadership to deploy HR programs and policies
- Focused on talent acquisition, retention, performance management, and employee engagement, contributing to business growth and stability
- Key Achievements: Acquired critical talent for the Signalling Business, streamlining processes and reducing time-to-hire by 20%
- Implemented a digital HR management system and ERP platform, optimizing HR operations and improving data accessibility.
Education
Psychometric Assessor Certification -
Oscar Murphy International (OMI)
Senior Executive Development Program - Building CHRO - undefined
XLRI, Jamshedpur
Schneider Leadership Development - undefined
INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France
Post-Graduation Certificate in HRM - undefined
XLRI, Jamshedpur
Master of Social Work (HRM) - undefined
Bangalore University
Bachelors in Education - undefined
MES Teachers’ College, Bangalore
Skills
Global HR Strategy
Talent Development & Succession Planning
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Performance Management Systems (PMS)
Leadership Development Programs & Employee Engagement & Retention
HR Policy Development & Organizational Design
HR policies development
Employee Relations
Recruitment Strategies
Volunteerroles
- President, Bangalore Universities Social Work Alumni Association (BUSAA)
- Leader, Karnataka Covid Volunteer Team (KCVT), Successfully coordinated a volunteer team during the pandemic.
Leadershiproles
Organizer & Leader, HR Conferences in Bangalore, Organized and led seven HR conferences in Bangalore.
Timeline
General Manager - HR
Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
11.2012 - 01.2022
Human Resources Generalist
Hitachi Rail STS (Ansaldo STS)
06.2007 - 10.2012
Head of Human Resources
SOLIZE India Technologies Pvt Ltd
2 2022 - Current
Psychometric Assessor Certification -
Oscar Murphy International (OMI)
Senior Executive Development Program - Building CHRO - undefined
XLRI, Jamshedpur
Schneider Leadership Development - undefined
INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France
Post-Graduation Certificate in HRM - undefined
XLRI, Jamshedpur
Master of Social Work (HRM) - undefined
Bangalore University
Bachelors in Education - undefined
MES Teachers’ College, Bangalore