Jyoti A. Gaikwad
Human Resource Management
Pune
Summary
HR professional with a 10 plus years of dedicated expertise in Human Resource with High volume of responsibilities in corporate environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
HR Manager- Talent Management
Anibrain
05.2022 - 07.2024
- As the HR Manager for Talent Management, I held a significant leadership position within the organization, leading the entire Talent Management team in the HR department and playing a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the organization's talent pool
- My tenure was marked by notable achievements and contributions, during which I reached significant milestones and made valuable contributions, consistently earning recognition for my unwavering dedication to cultivating a vibrant workplace
- One such acknowledgment was the HR Brilliance 2023 Award
- I managed the entire Talent Management process, including Communication, Performance Appraisal, exit management, Learning and Development, and the implementation of creative employee engagement initiatives
- These initiatives, which included Fun Fridays, surprise events, monthly cultural activities, Townhall meetings, recognition and rewards (RNR), festival cultural activities, and annual events like Aurora-Foundation day, Sports Day and Family Day, had a remarkable impact on boosting morale and motivation throughout the organization
- Additionally, I oversaw the recruitment team
- Establishing trust and approachability was my primary goal, and I cultivated a reputation as a trusted and accessible HR professional within the organization
- I maintained positive relationships with senior management, departmental heads, managers, and all employees, fostering a harmonious work environment
- I placed a strong emphasis on initiating regular feedback channels and ensuring that any employee concerns were promptly addressed
- My role also involved fostering a positive work culture and facilitating adherence to the employee code of conduct, POSH guidelines, and various company-specific policies
- Furthermore, I served as the POSH presiding officer in the Internal Committee
- In terms of team leadership, I effectively managed a team of five individuals, ensuring the timely completion of Talent Management, hiring, and annual appraisals in adherence to established processes
- I was responsible for creating, maintaining, and providing various reports essential to the business, including HR Monthly Reports and attrition reports
Associate Manager- Human Resource
VTRO Motors Pvt. Ltd.
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Employee Engagement: I played a pivotal role in driving various organizational and HR initiatives at the business level, with a focus on enhancing employee engagement- Developed Employee Engagement calendar to schedule and promote a variety of engagement activities throughout the year, ensuring consistent employee involvement
- Team Building Activities: Organized dynamic team-building exercises designed to enhance collaboration and Communication among team members
- Festival Celebration Events: Organized vibrant celebrations for major festivals, fostering cultural appreciation and community spirit within the workplace
- Sports Events: Initiated and managed sports events that promoted teamwork, healthy competition, and physical wellness, contributing to a more energetic work environment
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activities: Led employee participation in CSR initiatives, enhancing community connections and instilling a sense of purpose and pride among team members
- Fun Fridays: Launched Fun Fridays featuring themed activities and games, creating a relaxed atmosphere that encouraged team bonding and creativity
- Internal Interface: I was responsible for critical interactions within the organization, liaising with vertical heads, managers, and members of business teams to ensure seamless communication and collaboration
- Performance Communication: I engaged in proactive communication with senior management regarding employee performance and contributed to the development of a robust reward structure
- Employee Relations: My duties encompassed handling employee grievances, conducting one-on-one meetings, facilitating team meetings, and fostering regular engagement at various organizational levels
- Organizational Development: I actively contributed to organizational development through initiatives such as organizing training programs, formulating individual growth plans, and recognizing talent within the workforce
- Workplace Empowerment: I strived to create an empowered and enjoyable workplace by implementing industry leading people management practices, with a particular focus on employee retention and attrition management
- Attrition Strategy: I guided and managed overall attrition rates, ensuring the implementation of retention strategies that align with the company's objectives
- Performance Management: I oversaw the end-to-end Performance Management System (PMS) cycle for the business, ensuring a fair and transparent appraisal process
- Team Leadership: I effectively managed a team of three individuals, ensuring the timely completion of confirmations and annual appraisals in adherence to established processes
Senior HR Executive
Softdel Systems Pvt. Ltd (UNIDEL GROUP)
12.2019 - 12.2020
- In this role, I acted as SPOC for employees, collaborating with various HR Centers of Excellence (COE)
- My responsibilities included handling employee grievances, ensuring their prompt resolution through investigations and appropriate actions
- I maintained consistent communication with employees through one-on-one meetings, team gatherings, and skip-level interactions to proactively address and resolve issues
- I also managed the performance management cycle, including career planning, appraisals, and employee stratification for business units
- I partnered with employees, managers, and business leaders to address performance gaps and facilitate discussions to close them
- Additionally, I played a crucial role in the onboarding process, introducing new employees to company values, culture, and benefits, and ensuring a smooth assimilation into the organization
- I collaborated closely with the leadership team to understand the business environment and implement HR initiatives
- Attrition analysis and retention strategies were key aspects of my role, including handling furlough and pandemic separation cases
- I acted as a trusted advisor to managers on people-related issues and offered coaching support
- I identified training needs for the business unit and contributed to the design of training modules
- Furthermore, I implemented HR policies, processes, and codes of conduct, ensuring compliance
- I handled various HR processes, including rewards and recognition, critical talent management, succession planning, and individual development plans
- Regular employee engagement activities, health and safety webinars, and townhall meetings were part of my responsibilities
- I prepared HR management reports and conducted attrition analysis
- My role also involved managing exit formalities and conducting feedback discussions to enhance retention efforts
Senior HR-Business Enablers (Employee Engagement and HRBP)
Softenger India Pvt. Ltd
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Closely worked with business leaders to develop relevant, integrated talent programs to support their business including the key areas of focus on increasing workforce capability, providing change leadership, talent management and supporting day-to-day operations as well as ongoing process improvement
- Deep understanding on Business unit direction and handling HR/ related topics/issues to ensure successful implementation of key processes, closely working on across functions to execute on attracting, assimilating, developing, engaging, and retaining key talent
- Involving HR initiatives including Employee engagement, Workforce Planning, Attrition Management, Performance Management, Talent Transformation, Talent Development
- Handling Exit interview with respective of business unit, prepare Exit feedback based on the interview and share the details feedback with RM and find out the best possible way of retention within project or different project
- In addition, I organized employee engaging events and activities, managed E-SAT, C-SAT surveys, prepare and published an employee engagement calendar, administered spot awards, and facilitated team-building activities
- I also championed corporate social responsibility endeavors, including plantation and cleanliness drives, and served as the point of contact for in-house recreational activities
- I effectively communicated through various channels, conducted workshops on health and safety, and analyzed feedback for continuous improvement
- I also maintained records for POSH sessions
- Conduct monthly 1:1 session with employees, collect and share feedback with the respected RMs and Provide Early Warning Indicator
- Effectively handled communication through Panorama emails, Monthly birthday mailers, Learning Friday for in-house, Health mailer, Festival mailer
- Notice board
HR Manager
KinderTouch Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Company Overview: (HQ-California: SimInSights Inc)
HR Executive
Asentech India Pvt Ltd
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: (HQ New jersey, USA)
Talent Acquisition Executive
Technosoft Corporation
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Company Overview: (HQ Michigan USA)
HR Executive
Abjayon Technology Pvt Ltd
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: (HQ-California)
- (HQ-California)
Recruitment Executive
ERECON SERVICES
06.2013 - 02.2015
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
JSPM College, Pune University
Pune, Maharashtra 04.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Waghire College, Pune University
Saswad, Pune 01.2011 - 12.2011
HSC - Science
Purandhar Collage
01.2008 - 12.2008
SSC - undefined
Yashawant Vidhyalaya
01.2006 - 12.2006
Skills
Talent Management
Talent Development
Succession Planning
Performance Management
Employee Engagement
Learning & Development
Event Management
Communication
Stakeholder Management
Onboarding & Induction
Grievances Handling
Employee Satisfaction Survey
Exit & Retention Management
Employee Lifecycle Management
HR Operation
HR Compliance and Health & Safety
Policy Formation & Development
Employee relations
Critical Case Handling, Separation and PIP's
Awards
Anibrain, HR Brilliance Award, 2023, For exceptional contributions and initiatives within the field of Human Resources.
Timeline
HR Manager- Talent Management
Anibrain
05.2022 - 07.2024
Associate Manager- Human Resource
VTRO Motors Pvt. Ltd.
08.2021 - 04.2022
Senior HR Executive
Softdel Systems Pvt. Ltd (UNIDEL GROUP)
12.2019 - 12.2020
Senior HR-Business Enablers (Employee Engagement and HRBP)
Softenger India Pvt. Ltd
11.2018 - 11.2019
HR Manager
KinderTouch Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
01.2017 - 04.2018
HR Executive
Asentech India Pvt Ltd
09.2016 - 01.2017
Talent Acquisition Executive
Technosoft Corporation
04.2016 - 09.2016
HR Executive
Abjayon Technology Pvt Ltd
02.2015 - 02.2016
Recruitment Executive
ERECON SERVICES
06.2013 - 02.2015
MBA - Human Resources Management
JSPM College, Pune University
04.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Waghire College, Pune University
01.2011 - 12.2011
HSC - Science
Purandhar Collage
01.2008 - 12.2008
SSC - undefined
Yashawant Vidhyalaya
01.2006 - 12.2006