Lokesh Arora
Vice President- HR & Corporate Strategy
Noida
Summary
A dedicated senior-level human resources leader recognized by peers to recruit and develop high-performance teams. Adept at developing and building strategic alliances with organizational leaders to support key business initiatives. advanced knowledge in providing solutions for actuarial, compensation, health and welfare, pensions and retirement, succession planning, and organization development.
Oversee well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Solid background of improving collaboration and consensus across company environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Vice President of Human Resources
Ginger Webs Private Limited
Noida
12.2017 - Current
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local and state laws.
- Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect business unit heads, managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
- Wrote employee manual to cover company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct and benefits information.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiate salaries and benefits.
- Educate employees on company policy.
- Designed robust compensation and benefits packages to attract top employees.
- Escalation matrix for administration group (i.e. employee inquiries, employee relations issues, office administration, GA, IT, QEHS)
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Evaluated human resources structure and plan for continual improvement and offered individuals professional and personal growth opportunities.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
- Met with employees annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
Sr. Manager of Human Resources
Canon India Private Limited
Gurgaon
05.2012 - 11.2017
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
HRBP
General Electric
Gurgaon
02.2011 - 05.2012
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook updated.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
Assistant Manager of Human Resources
Wipro Infotech
Gurgaon
09.2008 - 04.2011
- Scanned and maintained confidential employee information and records.
- Communicated with potential hires to provide clarity on expected tasks, compensation and policies.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems with HR software to enhance production support and minimize downtime.
- Reviewed and maintained employee punches to verify correct pay each pay period.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process by sourcing, screening and interviewing candidates.
- Facilitated completion of benefit-related paperwork to provide eligible employees with benefit overviews.
- Designed training courses and materials to meet training needs using [Software] and [Software].
- Ran reports to track metrics such as employee turnover, headcount and new hires.
- Conducted pre-employment tests and in-person interviews.
- Maintained employee and contract files to keep company in compliance with current laws and coordinate office activities and vendor relations.
- Created job descriptions and posted on various websites to attract new candidates within target market.
- Answered employee requests and questions related to benefits and compensation.
- Managed employee compensation plans.
- Filed employee paperwork in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
Education
Ph.D. - HR
MDI, Gurgaon
Gurgaon 09.2014 - 09.2017
MBA - Human Resources Development
XLRI
Jamshedpur 09.2007 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Guru Jambeshwar University
Hissar 03.2003 - 04.2007
Skills
Compensation structuring
Affiliations
- American Psychological Association
- Association of Test Publishers
Certification
PMP Certified
Work Availability
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Timeline
PMP Certified
11-2021
Vice President of Human Resources
Ginger Webs Private Limited
12.2017 - Current
Ph.D. - HR
MDI, Gurgaon
09.2014 - 09.2017
Sr. Manager of Human Resources
Canon India Private Limited
05.2012 - 11.2017
Six Sigma Certified
03-2011
HRBP
General Electric
02.2011 - 05.2012
Assistant Manager of Human Resources
Wipro Infotech
09.2008 - 04.2011
MBA - Human Resources Development
XLRI
09.2007 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Guru Jambeshwar University
03.2003 - 04.2007