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Lipika Behera

HR Business Partner
Bengaluru

Summary

Experienced HR Professional with ten years of established experience in diverse sectors such as O&G, finance, accounting, staffing, stock broking, and product fields.


Skilled in Stakeholder engagement, Employee onboarding integration, Performance management and reward strategy, People Review & career discussion, Workforce planning analysis, Learning needs assessment, HR Analysis & reporting, Succession planning, Employee life cycle management, Exit feedback & attrition analysis.

Recognized as an organized team player with a proactive approach to optimizing operations and employee experience. Experienced in handling end-to-end HR operations and processes to enhance organizational success.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
4
Certificates
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

SBM Offshore

HR Business Partner
08.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Implemented robust communication strategies to align with stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaboration and sustaining cordial relationships for organizational achievement.
  • Directed an extensive campaign to consolidate evaluation procedures, advance performance levels with analysis, and promote professional development programs.
  • Directed an effective rewards program to reward and motivate employee efforts, enhancing morale and creating a culture of excellence within the workforce, ensuring compliance with industry compensation standards.
  • Oversaw a focused performance review program, identifying areas for improvement and creating customized development plans to advance employees' careers and potential.
  • Conducted in-depth assessments in coordination with talent management to identify skill gaps, designing custom learning programs to develop employee competencies and increase ongoing improvement.
  • Utilized data-driven insights and quarterly forecasts in consultation with Business & Finance through the use of Anaplan to forecast future workforce needs, allowing proactive resource planning and strategic talent management decisions.
  • Facilitated constructive career discussions with employees to explore aspirations, provide guidance, and align individual goals with organizational opportunities for professional development.
  • Analyzed turnover trends, identified contributing factors, and generated insightful reports to drive retention strategies and reduce attrition rates effectively.
  • Partnered seamlessly with multifaceted HR departments to advance cross-functional projects, disseminate best practices, and implement seamless HR strategies that are aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed succession plans to identify and groom future leaders, ensuring a pipeline of talent for key positions and organizational continuity.

Pierian Services

Manager HRBP
05.2023 - 6 2024

Job overview

  • Led the oversight of seven diverse Business Units, aligning performance assessment, rewards campaigns, and learning needs analysis strategies.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers and delivery leaders to overcome recruitment challenges to enhance headcount alignment.
  • Utilized strong communication skills to engage effectively with key stakeholders, manage client relationships, and oversee the Buddy Program implementation.
  • Monitored Key Result Areas (KRAs), competency mapping, and performance metrics using ZOHO people to ensure timely evaluations.
  • Managed employee relations concerns, led training sessions, and distributed engagement surveys to promote cultural best practices.
  • Conducted performance assessments, determined areas for growth, and attrition trend analysis for retention and succession planning.

Ffreedomapp

HR Business Partner
04.2022 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Led various Business Units and initiated employee engagement initiatives, conflict management, and policy enforcement towards an upbeat workplace culture.
  • Served as a business policy change liaison, improved workplace relationships, and increased productivity through efficient team collaboration.
  • Streamlined on-boarding procedures for fresh hires and ensured smooth off-boarding processes through exit interviews and attrition analysis.
  • Resolved employee issues, instituted new HR practices, and maintained policy and regulatory compliance.
  • Facilitated learning programs, offered performance improvement coaching, and solicited input in surveys and meetings.
  • Utilized tools like Google Forms and Microsoft 365 tools to capture data, generating HR reports for strategic decision-making.
  • Disseminated awareness materials through the company dashboard to keep employees apprised of policies and initiatives.

TASC Outsourcing

HR Executive
12.2017 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Coordinated with multiple departments and units to provide HR support aligned with business objectives, ensuring operational efficiency.
  • Handled multiple HR activities for 35+ customers, such as attendance, leave, reimbursements, group insurance enrolment as per eligibility and maintaining SLAs to ensure transaction quality.
  • Enabled seamless onboarding experiences, communicating company policies effectively to instill a positive culture.
  • Resolved employee relations relations issues promptly and handled grievances, terminations, warnings, and conflicts to uphold compliance and fairness.
  • Cultivated strong partnerships with business teams and staff to improve workplace relationships and retention.
  • Introduced cutting-edge HR practices, worked with L&D teams to improve training programs and boost effectiveness.
  • Led the design and distribution of employee engagement surveys, analyzing results to drive initiatives aligned with engagement calendars.
  • Conducted skip-level meetings and focus group discussions to gather feedback and stay attuned to employee sentiments.
  • Managed HR notice communication and performed exit interviews to facilitate effective off-boarding practices and compliance.

Zerodha

Asst Manager HR
03.2015 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Collaborated with sub-branches and various departments to provide comprehensive HR support, fostering positive workplace relationships to enhance productivity and retention.
  • Conducted screening via phone and in-person meetings, managed the issuance of confidential HR letters and ensured seamless onboarding experiences for new hires.
  • Managed attendance records, including overtime, penalties, and referral bonuses, maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records.
  • Innovated and implemented employee engagement initiatives according to the engagement calendar, recognizing employee achievements and providing coaching for improved performance and productivity.
  • Swiftly addressed employee relations issues, managing grievances, PIPs, terminations, warnings, conflicts, and compliance matters to ensure equitable resolutions.
  • Conducted surveys using tools such as Google Forms to gather feedback on the work culture, peer relations, and employee engagement.
  • Proactively introduced new HR practices, reviewed existing ones, and supported HR-led learning and development initiatives in collaboration with the L&D team, actively soliciting feedback to improve training programs.
  • Conducted skip-level meetings and focus group discussions to gather feedback and understand the pulse on the floor.
  • Collaborated with department managers to identify skill gaps among staff members, developing relevant training programs accordingly.
  • Distributed employee engagement surveys, analyzed results to identify areas for improvement, and generated comprehensive HR reports to support data-driven HR strategies.
  • Oversaw exit interviews to facilitate seamless offboarding procedures, leveraging feedback to enhance internal retention and improve HR processes.

Education

Regional College of Management Under BPUT
Bhubaneswar

MBA from Human Resources Management
07.2012 - 05.2014

Trident Academy of Creative Technology Under Utkal
Bhubaneswar

BBA from Management
07.2009 - 05.2012

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

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Languages

English
Hindi
Odia
Kannada

Timeline

HR Business Partner

SBM Offshore
08.2024 - Current

Succession Planning from LinkedIn

07-2024

Human Resources : Using Metrics to drive HR Strategy from LinkedIn

07-2024

Strategic Human Resources from LinkedIn

06-2024

Manager HRBP

Pierian Services
05.2023 - 6 2024

HR Business Partner

Ffreedomapp
04.2022 - 04.2023

HR Business Partner from MiddleearthHR

09-2021

HR Executive

TASC Outsourcing
12.2017 - 04.2022

Asst Manager HR

Zerodha
03.2015 - 10.2017

Regional College of Management Under BPUT

MBA from Human Resources Management
07.2012 - 05.2014

Trident Academy of Creative Technology Under Utkal

BBA from Management
07.2009 - 05.2012

Accomplishments

Participated the HR Summit called " It's all about people " hosted by SBM Offshore in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, in May 2025.


Collaborated with over 150 global HR team members and participated in workshops including JCR and IDE. Explored topics on culture & employee experience, "moments that matter," and enhanced onboarding practices. Gained valuable insights from a documentary on The Future of Work, contributing to a deeper understanding of HR trends and strategies for organizational success.

Software

Zoho People

GreytHR

RAMCO

MS Office 365

Synergita

Freshdesk

Successfactor Tool

Anaplan

Certification

HR Business Partner from MiddleearthHR

Lipika BeheraHR Business Partner