Deepika Soundar

Talent Acquisition

• Coordinated with business heads to finalize manpower requirements for management staff and trainees.
• Managed end-to-end recruitment including screening, sourcing, scheduling, conducting final HR interviews, salary negotiations, and offer rollouts.
• Presented weekly/monthly recruitment dashboards to Head-HR and department heads.

HR Operations

• Drafted and presented the annual HR budget to leadership.
• Oversaw onboarding formalities, including Zoho and Wallet access, induction programs, and BGV process.
• Submitted monthly BGV reports to Head HR ensuring compliance.
• Created process and policies like travel, hybrid working policy, bgv process, Insurance, sign on, retention bonus, PIP etc.

HRMS & MIS

• Maintained employee master data and shared analytics dashboards for audits (ICFR and internal audits).
• Managed HR dashboards and ensured data readiness for audit purposes.

Business HR Partnering

• Supported a workforce of 500+ employees through strategic engagement programs such as 30/60/90-day feedback, skip-level meetings, and HR 1-on-1s.
• Facilitated goal setting in Workday and working closely with stake holders regarding Performance Management.
• Prepared annual PMS reports and promotion/merit letters.
• Market Analysis and Benchmarking activities
• Executed Job code and Job profiling and career progression activity for all co-workers.

Employee Engagement & Welfare

• Planned and executed employee connect initiatives, tournaments, birthday/festival celebrations, and leadership/employee satisfaction surveys with analysis reports.
• Led Rewards & Recognition programs and market benchmarking exercises.
• Managed compensation components like bonuses, variable pay, LOP, and leave encashment.

Learning & Development

• Implemented mentor-mentee programs, stakeholder conclaves, soft skill trainings, POSH awareness, and management development programs.

Employee Relations

• Addressed grievances related to welfare, policies, and work environment.
• Enforced disciplinary actions for absenteeism and ensured adherence to factory discipline protocols.

Statutory Compliance & Contract Labour

• Ensured compliance with Indian labour laws including Factories Act, S&E Act, PF/ESI, CLRA, ID Act, etc.
• Managed contractor invoices, PF/ESI remittance, license verification, and statutory returns.
• Handled contract grievance redressal and maintained a safe, compliant work environment.

Employee Separation

• Managed the separation process including resignation, termination, VRS, and retirement.
• Calculated full & final settlements and ensured timely execution of exit formalities and gratuity.
• Conducted exit surveys and reported findings to management.

Employee Health & Insurance

• Administered GMC, GPA, and GTL insurance schemes including negotiations, renewals, additions/deletions.
• Liaised with TPA/insurance providers for smooth claims and conducted wellness programs.