GOKUL KRISHNAN R

Work History

PwC

08.2023 - Current

Partner with the business to lead both annual and mid-year review processes which focus on performance management and talent development
Demonstrated ability to coach managers and supervisors to use company best practices for maximum effectiveness
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Perform Attrition analysis and consulting with management on retention opportunities / strategies
Quarterly connects with tenured professionals and high performers across levels by conducting one to one and focus group discussions
Collaborate with relevant teams on complex employee relations cases, including those involving compliance issues,financial risks, redundancies, grievances, and disciplinary actions
Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements. Drive decision making by providing timely, accurate and meaningful data, reports, analysis, and forecasts along with inferences and recommendations on approaches to be taken ahead basis trends identified

Fujitsu Consulting India Pvt Ltd

Chennai

01.2021 - 08.2023

Drive all people operations processes and procedures efficiently related to the entire people journey; support day-to-day operational tasks and workflows, conduct regular review for optimization and scalability
Conduct Performance Appraisal, Attrition Forecasting, Enabling Grievance Redressal mechanism, Career Development Discussions, Policy and Process awareness
Review and analyze business unit data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and employee experience
Implementing effective HR interventions, participate in review meetings, support managers and business leaders on talent management efforts
Partner with leadership teams in implementing and executing engagement strategy by leveraging Leadership Connects, Town halls, Covid related support, Hybrid working, etc
Support the business to develop strategic imperatives including a pro-active Talent agenda in order to ensure retention of key employees, developing leadership succession plans, raising people leader capability
Championed change management efforts during company restructures, minimizing disruption to employees and maintaining morale during transitions.
Employee Satisfaction Initiatives - Analysis of survey results, formulating actionable based on the same in consultation with business ensuring communication and implementation.
Partner with Talent Acquisition Team to conduct HR interviews to assess the fit to the organization

Ford India Pvt Ltd

Chennai

11.2012 - 01.2021

Strategic business advisor with HR subject matter expertise & align HR best practices to business needs and employee expectations
Mentored junior advisors, fostering a supportive team environment focused on growth and learning.
Identify, analyze and implement best practices suited for the organization through effective HR interventions
Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board.
Optimized onboarding processes for new employees, ensuring seamless integration into their roles from day one.
Facilitated communication between employees and management by conducting regular feedback sessions and addressing concerns proactively.
Reduced turnover rates by developing comprehensive employee retention programs.
Developed metrics-driven performance appraisal systems, enabling objective evaluation of employee performance and identification of areas for improvement or growth opportunities.

Tech Mahindra

Chennai

04.2011 - 11.2012

Manage the joining formalities& Induction programs of the newemployees
Conduct the new hire orientation session and handled day-to-day employees’ issues, grievances related with HR
Maintain & manage the employee history from hire to retire in HRIS tool
Prepare and share the error free salary computation sheet with break ups, managed the employee master database maintenance, confirmations, movements and promotion data.Handle leave database and attendance records
Organized skip level meetings, one on one session, coordinate ESAT survey
Design & implement region specific R & R initiatives and drove educational programs, recreationalactivities.

Spectrum Consultants India Pvt Ltd

Hyderabad

08.2009 - 02.2011

Handled HR operations for the following Clients: Citi Financial, Fullerton
Securities & Microsoft Hyderabad operations
Complete the joining formalities for the new recruits and providing new joiner orientation kit
Assist the new joiners in filling up of bank account opening forms,PF forms &
ESIC forms
Prepare periodic reports like Head count report, Attrition and Performance management report
Regularly conduct employee engagement activities and employee help desk for payroll issues and other grievances and ensure the issues are solved timely
Ensure all the employee benefits are communicated to the incumbents and helps them in availing the same
Conduct exit interview and process full and final settlement for the eligible employees.