Manila Pal
Mumbai
Summary
HR Business Partner with over 12 years of experience in employee engagement and organizational development within dynamic industries. Demonstrated success in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, resulting in increased workforce productivity and retention rates. Expertise in managing comprehensive HR processes, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and implementing data-driven policies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – HRBP
WeFast India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2022 - 07.2025
- Performance Management System (PMS): Institutionalized a performance-driven culture by facilitating KPI definitions, process adherence, and quarterly check-ins; managed end-to-end Annual PMS and Rewards cycle.
- Rewards & Recognition: Conceptualized and implemented dynamic incentive and recognition programs to boost motivation, productivity, and morale across teams.
- Organizational Effectiveness: Designed and executed restructuring initiatives aligned with business goals; enhanced manpower productivity and supported expansion through internal resource optimization and upskilling.
- Strategic HR Partnering: Provided expert HR advisory to leaders and managers on grievance resolution, coaching, policy clarification, and change management.
- POSH Compliance & Capacity Building: Led POSH Committee governance; conducted IC member capacity-building programs, facilitated company-wide POSH training sessions, and ensured timely annual filings and compliance.
- Campus Connect & Leadership Branding: Directed campus recruitment initiatives; partnered with HODs to onboard interns and organized guest lectures to promote leadership visibility and strengthen employer branding.
- Employee Branding & Engagement: Curated and delivered annual engagement strategies and internal branding initiatives focused on culture, inclusion, and belonging.
- Talent Management: Led full-cycle recruitment across IT and Non-IT functions; formulated and implemented effective strategies for attracting, enriching, and retaining top-tier talent.
- Employee Centre Issue Management: Managed HR complaints and escalations; advised department heads on solutions for employee center-related challenges and process compliance improvements.
HR & Operations
Beautex Industries Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 04.2022
- Implemented HROne HRMS, reducing administrative overhead by 30%.
- Led payroll and compensation operations for 250+ staff with 100% compliance.
- Created and enforced HR policies; executed L&D initiatives for capability development.
- Maintained calm and amicable workforce atmosphere, enhancing morale and productivity.
HR & Admin Executive
Tricity Realty Pvt. Ltd.
08.2011 - 05.2016
- Led end-to-end recruitment and created basic HR MIS dashboards.
- Conducted internal communication and employee engagement activities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and supported liaison work.
Admin Executive
Designo Architects
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Handled paperwork for occupancy and commencement certifications.
- Liaised with local authorities (NMMC/CIDCO) and managed official correspondence.
Education
PGDMA - Human Resources
Welingkar Institute of Management
Mumbai01.2015
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Mumbai
01.2010
Skills
- Strategic HR:
- Business Partnering
- HR Strategy & Policy Design
- Succession Planning
- Organizational Effectiveness
- HR Operations:
- Employee Onboarding and off Boarding
- Implementing Policies
- Compliance with labor laws
- People Management:
- Managing Employee lifecycle
- Employee Engagement & Branding
- Employee Welfare
- Employee Relations & Grievance Handling
- Performance Management
- HR Skip Level Meetings
- Rewards & Recognition
- Talent Acquisition (IT & Non-IT)
- Data & Systems:
- HR Analytics
- Data driven Decision Making
- HRMS Implementation and set up
- Compensation Benchmarking
Timeline
Manager – HRBP
WeFast India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2022 - 07.2025
HR & Operations
Beautex Industries Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 04.2022
HR & Admin Executive
Tricity Realty Pvt. Ltd.
08.2011 - 05.2016
Admin Executive
Designo Architects
03.2011 - 03.2012
PGDMA - Human Resources
Welingkar Institute of Management
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Mumbai
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