Minati Behera

Dynamic Senior HR leader with over 14 years of global experience in the Semiconductor, Telecom, and Consulting sectors, specializing in HR management, talent development, and performance enhancement. Proven ability to translate business vision into actionable initiatives that drive value and foster organizational synergy. Expertise in navigating all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations, and performance management, while effectively balancing the roles of consultant and mentor. Committed to cultivating strong relationships with small to mid-sized employers, leveraging a decisive and organized approach to enhance management capabilities and mitigate employer-related risks. Well-qualified HR leader skilled in managing employees, associates and day-to-day department operations with decisive and organized approach. Skilled leader, problem-solver and persuasive communicator with open and authoritative style.

• HR Practice Leadership:
• Designing and operationalizing innovative programs that support a “Best place to work “and maximize employee engagement.
• Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Develop and implement strategies for employee retention and satisfaction.
• Lead the recruitment and hiring processes in coordination with department heads.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives that foster a productive and motivated work environment.
• Ensure compliance and consistency in handling employee grievances, warnings, and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct performance appraisals and support managers with performance management practices.
• Maintain up-to-date HR documentation and employee records.
• Support leadership in building a positive workplace culture aligned with the company's values.
• Build strong relationships with senior executives and business unit leaders to understand their strategic goals, challenges, and HR needs.
• Collaborate with the executive team to align HR strategies and initiatives with the organization's overall objectives and direction.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing expert HR guidance and influencing decision-making processes.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and legal regulations.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, such as surveys, feedback mechanisms, recognition programs, and employee events.
• Foster a positive work culture by promoting diversity and inclusion, employee well-being, and work-life balance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and programs that align with the organization's business objectives.
• Stay updated on employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.
• Analyse HR metrics and trends to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Proactively look for strategic compensation solutions addressing compensation needs of diverse businesses that impacts the entire organization. Liaise with market stakeholders to bring perspectives on how market benchmarking/survey.
• Constantly monitor the policies and recommend changes with a big picture view of impact to budgets, people, process and technology.
• Conduct focus group discussions leveraging the Talent consultant network to understand what has worked, is working and will work under the benefits area.
• Help in the change management process and communicate the same to the larger employees.
• Cross functional collaboration:
• Serve as the primary HR Operations, Liaison for senior leadership and external vendors.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the HRBP team, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Set performance expectations and manage the performance of direct reports.
• Collaborate with other HR leaders to drive HR initiatives and create a high-performing HR team.
• HR Service Delivery Excellence:
• Implement HR policies, programs, and people process to ensure full legal compliance.
• Work towards standardizing local site operating practices across operating companies.
• Collaborate with site leaders to effectively attract top talent while advancing the organization's Diversity
• & Inclusion initiatives; tailor and develop strategies to strengthen the brand within the local talent market.
• Oversee and drive the Performance Management process, ensuring leaders adhere to the annual cycle;
• Partner with site leadership to establish and uphold consistent high performance standards.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on internal movement decisions, including transfers, promotions, and role enhancements, ensuring these align with company policies and the career framework.
• Lead and deliver training and development programs for employees.
• Manage change initiatives in line with the growth strategies of the operating companies.

• Achieved highest retention by introducing Retention strategic for Top 2 rated Employees.
• Achieved 15% reduction cost by introducing cost optimization during Transition.