MANDAR SOMPURKAR
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven HR leader with over 25 years of experience, including 13 years in senior HR roles within media, FMCG, apparel, and technology sectors. Developed HR operations for organisations with up to 800 employees across India and the Middle East, managing teams of 15 and annual budgets of ₹3 crore. Achieved significant recruitment results and reduced attrition through targeted engagement and culture initiatives.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager – Human Resources
SOCH Group
Mumbai
04.2024 - Current
- Owned end-to-end HR strategy for the group, partnering with the CXO/leadership team to translate business growth plans into people priorities.
- Directed talent acquisition, performance management, payroll, compliance, and employee engagement as a unified HR function across the group.
- Led change management and cultural integration during transformation, minimizing disruption to business continuity.
- Redesigned organisational structures and led workforce planning to ensure business readiness for expansion.
- Built a data-driven HR function with analytics dashboards, exit trend analysis, and headcount reporting to provide the board with real-time insights into workforce health.
- Established HR policy and compliance frameworks aligned with evolving labour legislation, minimising statutory risk for the group.
Senior Manager – Human Resources
Redefine – DNEG
Mumbai
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Shaped HR strategy and led employee engagement, performance management, and organisational development initiatives to strengthen culture and capability.
- Coordinated end-to-end HR operations — onboarding, payroll, HRIS, and employee lifecycle — delivering a seamless experience from hire to exit.
- Built stakeholder relationships across the business, resolving employee relations issues and grievances while steering change management initiatives.
- Developed automated workforce dashboard to enhance visibility of headcount, attrition, and hiring metrics.
- Enhanced operational excellence by implementing HR analytics, generating MIS reports, improving processes, and managing team performance.
- Maintained compliance with labour laws, statutory requirements, and audits, keeping HR policies current and audit ready.
Senior Manager – Human Resources
SOCH Group
Mumbai
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Led strategic HR projects in compensation benchmarking, policy redesign, and succession planning to enhance workforce readiness for future business needs.
- Promoted to Senior Manager within 15 months, reflecting consistent performance and measurable contributions to business outcomes.
- Oversaw staff performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and developed improvement plans.
- Managed organisational resources to meet administrative and operational needs whilst adhering to budgetary guidelines and meeting quality and schedule demands.
- Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.
Manager – Human Resources
SOCH Group
Mumbai
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed HR operations across talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, and HR administration, ensuring seamless integration and accountability.
- Partnered with leadership on organisational design, retention strategy, and HR decision support — acting as a trusted advisor beyond day-to-day HR delivery.
- Facilitated recruitment, onboarding, manpower planning, and workforce optimisation to align hiring with strategic business objectives.
- Handled employee relations, grievance resolution, disciplinary actions, and conflict management, maintaining a fair and consistent workplace process.
- Coordinated performance appraisal cycle, including KRAs, competency mapping, and employee development programmes, enhancing employee performance and growth.
- Strengthened capability and decision-making through training programs, HR analytics, MIS reporting, and HRMS management.
- Maintained compliance across PF, ESI, labour laws, statutory records, and contractor management, keeping the organisation audit ready.
Senior Manager – Human Resources
Prompt Personnel Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed leadership hiring, workforce planning, stakeholder management, and recruitment budgeting, aligning strategies with organisational goals.
- Directed end-to-end Talent Acquisition strategy and recruitment operations across multiple business functions, cutting hiring turnaround time by 25%.
- Shaped sourcing strategies, employer branding initiatives, and campus hiring programs that expanded the talent pipeline for top roles.
- Analysed recruitment metrics, vendor performance, and hiring process effectiveness, utilising data to enhance hiring quality and reduce turnaround time.
- Developed and mentored recruitment teams, ensuring compliance with HR policies and hiring standards in daily operations.
Senior Manager – Human Resources
Music Broadcast Ltd. (Radio City)
Mumbai
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Owned HR budgeting, leave & attendance management, and payroll inputs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness each cycle.
- Managed performance management calendar, overseeing mid-term and annual appraisal cycles to ensure timely evaluations.
- Ensured HR statutory compliance and audit readiness, facilitating operations management across the function.
- Digitised the employee database and streamlined the complete employee lifecycle for 500+ employees, from onboarding to exit.
- Implemented HRMS and automated travel portal on Zing HR, reviving a stalled initiative, reducing manual processing and enhancing data accuracy.
Assistant Manager – Human Resources
Frost & Sullivan (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
04.2014 - 04.2019
- Owned end-to-end HRBP activities — Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Payroll, Employee Relations, Training & Development, and Competency Mapping — as a single point of contact for the business.
- Delivered the annual performance appraisal cycle for 600+ employees end-to-end, covering communication, moderation, and documentation.
- Ensured statutory compliance and managed full contractor lifecycle, maintaining organisation's audit readiness.
- Implemented CSR initiatives to enhance employee engagement and promote community involvement.
Team Leader – Research Analytics
Frost & Sullivan (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Directed research and analytics activities that shaped strategic business decisions.
- Analysed market and business data to surface actionable insights for stakeholders.
- Led a team of research analysts delivering market intelligence across the Automotive, Healthcare, Energy & Chemicals sectors.
- Developed MIS reports, dashboards, and management presentations that enhanced leadership reviews.
- Coordinated cross-team efforts to ensure timely project delivery.
Assistant Manager – Business & Market Intelligence
ACC Concrete Ltd.
Thane
12.2009 - 02.2012
- Developed MIS reports, dashboards, and presentations to facilitate management review and drive informed decisions.
- Analysed business, sales, and customer data to support strategic decision-making and enhance reporting accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on business communication and process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows.
Business Analyst / Senior Production Editor
Frost & Sullivan (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
11.2001 - 12.2009
- Conducted business analysis, developed MIS reports, and created dashboards to inform strategic decision-making and ensure data accuracy.
- Analysed business processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements for operational excellence.
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver project outcomes within agreed timelines and budgets.
- Advanced from Production Editor to Business Analyst over 8 years, assuming increasing responsibility for technical research, reporting, and team coordination to enhance project outcomes.
- Documented process flows and created user manuals to support effective change management.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management
L.N. Welingkar Institute
Mumbai01-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, MH01-2008
Skills
- HR strategy and leadership
- Talent acquisition
- Retention management
- Performance management
- Workforce planning
- Succession planning
- Organizational design
- Change management
- HR technology and automation
- HR analytics and dashboards
- Budgeting
- Policy implementation
- Talent development
- Talent development
LANGUAGES
English | Hindi | Marathi
Certification
HR Analytics using MS Excel for HRM, Advanced Excel
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandar-sompurkar-2b89555/
CSR & VOLUNTEERING
- Frost SERVICE, Member, Member, Frost SERVICE (CSR wing of Frost & Sullivan)
- Samarthanam NGO, Collaborated with local artists, Collaborated with local artists for Samarthanam NGO supporting visually challenged and disabled children
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandar-sompurkar-2b89555/
Timeline
General Manager – Human Resources
SOCH Group
04.2024 - Current
Senior Manager – Human Resources
Redefine – DNEG
09.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Manager – Human Resources
SOCH Group
04.2023 - 08.2023
Manager – Human Resources
SOCH Group
01.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Manager – Human Resources
Prompt Personnel Pvt. Ltd.
07.2021 - 12.2021
Senior Manager – Human Resources
Music Broadcast Ltd. (Radio City)
05.2019 - 05.2020
Assistant Manager – Human Resources
Frost & Sullivan (India) Pvt. Ltd.
04.2014 - 04.2019
Team Leader – Research Analytics
Frost & Sullivan (India) Pvt. Ltd.
03.2012 - 03.2014
Assistant Manager – Business & Market Intelligence
ACC Concrete Ltd.
12.2009 - 02.2012
Business Analyst / Senior Production Editor
Frost & Sullivan (India) Pvt. Ltd.
11.2001 - 12.2009
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management
L.N. Welingkar Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Mumbai