Farah Ziya, SHRM - SCP

• Implemented an Organization Design Model (MOE) – That helped the leaders to build on the framework [Purpose, Structure (spans and layers, JDs), Processes etc.]
• Designed & implemented the compensation structure (added tax friendly components)
• Implemented OKR process so as to build an agile PMS
• Worked with various vendors & implemented the HRMS software and the HR life cycle.
• Worked on the HR Budget along with the Leaders and assisted in the approval process.
• Workforce planning & proposing the recruitment workflow.
• Created the HR policies and formats
• Tracked Legal compliance and essential documentation for reporting.
• Worked on creating an Employee value proposition (EVP) by championing the DE&I initiative

• Worked on group level compensation structures for standardization and in line with current market trends.
• Assisted the C&B Head in running the annual compensation cycle.
• Administered employee benefits (GMC, GAP, GTL)
• Collaborated with various vendors for seamless functioning and enhancement of various processes & policies and timely coverage.
• Provided recommendations on C&B policies based on external surveys and market practise analysis. (Drafted WFH and R&R policy, drafted guidelines for proposing VP based on the Nine Box Model, drafted guidelines for TA for Comp approval)
• Build and maintained strong stakeholder collaboration
• Key in implementing Success Factors - C&B module and Recruitment module
• Managed team of recruiters (5) and ensured effective delivery of KRA's.
• Designed various trackers to maintain & report TA data
• Managed talent acquisition for 100+ internal and external positions

• Developed & implemented HR Strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.
• Bridged management & employee gap by addressing demands, grievances or other issues.
• Supported business needs through hiring right talent, engaging and motivating employees.
• Developed & monitored overall HR strategies, systems & procedures across organization.
• Nurtured positive working environment
• Oversee and manage performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Maintain Pay plan & benefits program.
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.
• Ensure legal compliance
• Advise management on HR related issues in line with statutory laws and compliance guidelines
• Launched robust HRIS tool.

HR Relationship Manager for John Deere India (JDI) functions & factory employees - 450 + employees across various teams. Primary point of contract for function heads and their leadership teams on HR policies, procedures & strategies.

Business Partnership

• Proactively developed relationship with all departments under JDI Business
• Key in driving workforce planning cycle along with various business heads
• Accountable for staffing (PAQ creation, Interviewing etc.), Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Retention Initiatives, R&R & Exit Management.
• Ensure on-going alignment between Unit HR strategy and strategy of respective business functions
• Responsible for coaching managers- implementation of unit level, regional, and enterprise HR processes in their designated functions.

Customer Focus

• Worked on ESS, monitored low score area action items & helped business in sustaining high score best practices.
• Conducted HR Open Forums / Employee connect through regular one on ones
• Met business visitors to understand their expectations and anticipate requirements.
• Aligned with workforce planners and worked with regional HR teams (C&B, L&D, TA) to make sure they understand the business needs.

Key Achievements

• Ensured all Unit level HR KPA's are met during entire life cycle of business partnership
• Operational efficiency - complete compliance and adherence to HR metrics, keeping them within the limits like Manager employee index/ development index, Attrition scores, Internal employee movement rates, talent development & its review practices, compliance, Diversity ratios, health & wellbeing.
• Innovative Initiatives - Developed, conceptualized & executed new & innovative ideas that supported in giving employees the best HR experiences - Deere Safari, Leadership Confluence, 13(Tera) MERA, Fitness Achiever Contest etc.