Meghna Shah
Mumbai
Summary
Accomplished Human Capital Strategist with over 10 years of leadership experience in diverse environments. Specializes in enterprise performance governance, succession planning, and workforce optimization. Architected scalable HR ecosystems that align talent strategy with corporate growth objectives, driving high-performance and compliant organizations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Human Resources
Acolyte Technologies Pvt Ltd
jaipur
12.2023 - Current
- Partnered with leadership to align people strategy with business growth objectives, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
- Leading workforce planning, succession strategy, and manpower budgeting initiatives.
- Drove culture transformation and engagement initiatives, fostering a work environment that supports employee retention and satisfaction.
- Strengthened HR policy governance and compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to legal standards and industry best practices.
- Designing enterprise-wide Performance Management Systems including KPI frameworks and structured review mechanisms.
- Implementing OKR/BSC-based performance governance models to drive accountability.
Human Resources Manager
Gemcorp Recycling & Technologies Pvt ltd
Mumbai
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Oversaw entire employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding.
- Facilitated onboarding and on-the-job training for new hires, enhancing their knowledge and skill set for job roles.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Motivated employees through events, incentive programs, and feedback, fostering a positive work environment.
- Conducted quarterly reviews based on balanced scorecard metrics.
- Coordinated for PAN india plant level emergency trainings, safety and shop floor workshops.
Sr. Consultant HR
Direction Educational Institution
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Guided clients on HR procedures and program development, devising performance evaluations, job descriptions, and industry-standard salary ranges to enhance HR effectiveness.
- Built HR consulting capabilities focused on clients undergoing organizational change and development.
- Supported clients through comprehensive business analysis, documentation, and data modeling to inform strategic decisions.
- Identified and prioritized organizational capabilities and processes, contributing to improved business and HR functions.
- Established efficient recruitment and payroll processes by creating standardized operating procedures.
- Provided human resources, recruiting and resource allocation guidance in commercial consulting environment.
Senior Consultant - HR
Mitsuchem Plast Ltd
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail in all tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project goals.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies in paperwork to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Enhanced communication skills through consistent engagement with team members and stakeholders.
HR & Admin
Mitsuchem Plast Ltd
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Spearheaded shared governance and collaboration on employee relations, HR administration, collective bargaining agreements and related HR topics.
- Led and directed work of 2 HR team members and handled hiring, training and termination.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Coordinated activities of HR managers, specialists, and recruiting agents to streamline workflow.
- Established critical strategic partnerships with several private equity agencies to provide full HR services to portfolio companies.
- Researched and analyzed human resources trends and best practices and drove corporate policy changes to optimize business performance.
- Managed administrative and customer service functions by addressing employee inquiries, resolving relations issues, and scheduling meetings.
- Fostered relationships across functions to enhance communication between managers and employees.
- Met with employees annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.
Human Resource
Retail Industries
12.2007 - 11.2014
- Executed recruitment for Mumbai branches via agencies, references, NGOs, and portals, successfully sourcing field sales executives for zonal sales office.
- Benchmark recruitment process with standard industry practices, Continuous improvement of recruitment process.
- Preparing hiring plan, understanding Job Specification and Job Description.
- Oversee all Employee Lifecycle Related Activities from Joining to Resignation of employee.
- Ensuring that systems and policies of company are strictly implemented.
- Facilitated employee work-life balance by developing and implementing a mentoring framework that supported personal and professional growth.
- Updated database regularly to ensure accurate and timely information on employee status.
- Ensuring all employee personal files are updated with necessary documentation.
- Collaborated with team members to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Education
Post graduation - Human Resource Management
L.N. Welingkars Institute of Management & Research
Mumbai04.2009
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
PD Lions College
Mumbai04.2006
Skills
Strategic HR Leadership
- HR Business Partnering
Performance Management Systems (PMS)
OKR & KPI Framework Design
Balanced Scorecard (BSC) Implementation
Workforce Planning & Manpower Budgeting
Organizational Development
Succession Planning
HR Governance & Statutory Compliance
Payroll & HRMS Implementation
Change Management - Change Management
- Data-driven decision making
- Performance management
- Workforce planning
- Contractor workforce management
Accomplishments
- Achieved 90% accuracy in the automation payroll system by introducing HRMS for attendance and leave management.
- Developed operators at the plant level by introducing technical workshops and training for machine operating.
- Initiated PAN India plant-level training on emergency training with safety at plants.
- Coaching and counseling sessions were introduced as a motivational tool to increase the efficiency of employees.
Hobbies and Interests
- Exploring new places
- Enjoying different cuisines
- Timely upgradation in knowledge and tech
Languages
- Hindi
- Gujrati
- Marathi
- English
Skills
Advanced, Upper intermediate, Upper intermediate, Upper intermediate, Upper intermediate
Timeline
Head of Human Resources
Acolyte Technologies Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Gemcorp Recycling & Technologies Pvt ltd
01.2022 - 11.2023
Sr. Consultant HR
Direction Educational Institution
03.2020 - 11.2020
Senior Consultant - HR
Mitsuchem Plast Ltd
12.2019 - 03.2020
HR & Admin
Mitsuchem Plast Ltd
08.2015 - 12.2018
Human Resource
Retail Industries
12.2007 - 11.2014
Post graduation - Human Resource Management
L.N. Welingkars Institute of Management & Research
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
PD Lions College