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Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar

New Delhi

Summary

As an accomplished AVP Human Resource with a proven track record of success, I bring 16 years of expertise in developing, recommending, and implementing HR strategies. My experience includes a range of HR functions such as policy development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, HR administration, compliance, employee engagement, onboarding and exit management, and process optimization. I have a strong ability to work effectively in global environments, collaborating with diverse cultures and managing global stakeholders. I excel in working with senior executives and have a demonstrated ability to influence and persuade at all levels of the organization. With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, I foster consensus-building across cross-functional teams. I handle sensitive issues with discretion and a solution-based approach. I am a motivated team player, proactive in taking initiative and driving positive change. My analytical and creative mindset allows me to adapt solutions to changing demands, while anticipating local, regional, and global impacts. Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented creative programs for employee development, talent management, and employee engagement, resulting in improved motivation levels. I am skilled in maintaining systematic records and HR databases, ensuring effective and efficient reporting and analysis. As a trusted HR advisor, I partner with business leaders to conceptualize, formulate, articulate, and implement HR policies and strategies, with a focus on creating a great place to work. I have expertise in managing manpower optimization in alignment with business demands, ensuring the right resources are available to support organizational goals. In summary, I bring a wealth of experience, a strategic mindset, and a passion for driving HR initiatives that Forward-thinking AVP Human Resource offering advanced experience in overseeing operations, driving business strategy and overhauling distribution networks. Highly proficient in business development and strategic planning resulting in consistent growth and profitability. Proven leader with track record of successful communication, client relationship building and achievement of sales goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

AVP Human Resource / HR Manager / Talent Acquisition

Sphinx Worldbiz Limited
02.2018 - Current
  • Team Size: 42
  • Corporate & International BU HR managing entire spectrum of HR which include employee life cycle
  • Managing a team of Business Partner HR for 800+ employees (offshore & onsite)
  • Understand business strategy, its impact on people practices and align business objectives with employees and management.
  • Execution of annual talent practices - including performance management, talent review, succession planning, skill set mapping, optimization
  • Interact and work closely with India and global business leaders, global HR stakeholders and driving decisions pertaining to India through collaboration and conflict resolution
  • Ownership of following people processes – _employee life cycle, process excellence – _process mapping, documentation, and continuous improvement
  • Work towards integration internal systems by giving inputs aligned to business scope and organizational vison in consultation with business IT team
  • Develop and publish various people metrics addressing focus areas such as attrition/retention, workforce demographics
  • Administer onboarding, payroll, reimbursement & variable pay for employees across India.
  • Ensure that all aspects of HR Operations process are recorded and reported in compliance with policies/processes as well as regulatory requirement
  • Perform ongoing organization health analysis and implement organizational change programs driven from the business needs and challenges along with the respective stakeholders
  • Corporate & Cluster HR managing entire spectrum of HR which includes managing employees across west region – for employee strength of 800+ Employees.
  • Administer HR Operations - Payroll, Variable Pay-out, HR Admin, Employee services & counseling, Manpower Planning, Recruitment, policy development, C&B, PMS, Compliance, Employee Engagement, Onboarding & Exit Management, Process Optimization
  • Administer Talent Acquisition - Maintaining Hiring TAT by tracking the progress by way of weekly, monthly reviews, strategize and execute recruitment plan
  • Manage team workload and HO as per the criticality & volume
  • Provide guidance to team members - conduct weekly meeting on process & procedures aiming continues process optimization and adherence to SOP’s across all HR processes
  • Provide informed HR consulting and execution to stakeholders to ensure that their talent strategy, goals and priorities are driven by business needs and aligned with organizations Talent Agenda
  • Succession Planning - Mentor and groom potential employees to take additional responsibilities
  • Sustained and regular engagement with internal stake holders to gain real time visibility of demand to forecast and strategize timely delivery.
  • ERP implementation, HR Manual annual review, Performance Management, RnR, C&B administration, Database Management, MIS & reports
  • Conduct quarterly audits in all centers in the Cluster
  • Ensuring and driving Employee Personnel Files are being maintained as per organizational norms
  • Ensuring adherence to statutory compliances in line with land laws, with the compliance partner

HR Manager

Helm Analytics Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • Coordination with Global team.
  • Managing a team of 2 HR Recruiter , 2 HR Operation.
  • Setup of HR department & HR policy manual
  • Prepared effective checklists to automate HR functions and to help the HR team work efficiently and independently
  • Complete HR helpdesk setup for the employees’ easiness
  • Automated joining & exit process
  • Managed 7 successful Performance Management cycles
  • Created fun and sports group within the company
  • Decreased hiring cost by building own recruitment team in the organization for internal hiring needs
  • Setting up learning and development facility for the training of newly recruits and experienced staff; successfully planned & organized employee engagement gathering for 250+ employees
  • Collaborating with Business and HR Leaders to create strategies and plans to support the overall business goal entailing Talent Development Strategies, Leadership Development Strategies, Top Talent Retention strategies, Succession planning, Reward/Recognition Strategies
  • Drafting job descriptions; reviewing & updating as per changing roles & responsibilities
  • Defining level wise competency & conducting competency mapping for identification of gaps to improve performance
  • Managing induction programs, onboarding & hiring formalities of new employees

HR Manager- Talent Acquisition

Sphinx Worldbiz Limited
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Full life-cycle recruiting of all levels of departments in: Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Designing, Quality, Testing, Database, CNC programmers, software & hardware development, embedded technology, Leadership and Strategic & Information Technology.
  • Recruited candidates for both engineering (Automotive) and IT skills.
  • Experienced supporting the customers like HERO, L & T, Siemens, LG Soft, Stryker, Sulzer,Fiat etc.
  • Recruited candidates for prestigious clients like Ford, General Electric, Baker Hughes Inc., SIEMENS, Duracell, UTC Group, Bombardier, Honeywell etc.
  • Effectively sourced candidates and developed networks of people and processes to support a strong pipeline of qualified candidates globally.
  • Responsible for sourcing Professionals through networking including LinkedIn, Google, Internal database and job boards such as Monster, Naukri and CareerBuilder as well as referrals.
  • Utilized effective closing techniques, including identification of candidate strengths, working through objections, and addressing potential issues.
  • Strong experience with high volume recruiting.
  • Possess strong sense of urgency, flexibility, and adaptability.
  • Strong working background with Clients, Account Managers and Hiring Managers to qualify requirements, understand must haves vs
  • Nice to haves.
  • Prioritized requirements in a high volume, time-sensitive environment to meet deadlines.
  • Coordinated interviews, scheduled drug screens and background checks.
  • Gathered feedback from the Hiring Managers & Clients and de-briefed candidates after interviews.
  • Recruited and hired candidates for contract, contract-to-hire and permanent placements.

HR Manager – Talent Acquisition

MetaOption LLC
08.2010 - 12.2015
  • Provide Full Life Cycle Recruiting and talent acquisition for a variety of clients globally.
  • Responsible for managing multiple requisitions at a time for nation-wide clients, Identify, qualify and confirm candidates through the use of respective portals.
  • Created a pipeline of talent by using innovative sourcing techniques like Social Media, Professional Network, Portal and Advertising network, (Such as : LinkedIn, Dice, Monster, Naukri , Google Group, Google Boolean Searches, Referrals, Mass mailing the vendors alongside Cold Calling & Networking.)
  • Successfully recruited and placed technical professionals including; Software Engineers/Architects, Database Administrators, Network Engineers, System Engineers, Web Developers, Quality Assurance Engineers, Project Managers, Business Analysts and Senior Software Developers with expertise in Java/J2EE, .NET, SQL Server, Oracle, Windows and UNIX/Linux.
  • Initiate and Attend regular scheduled conference calls and meetings with Onsite BDMs and team members, generating performance report, weekly status Reports etc.
  • Perform advance administration functions including; formatting resumes, posting positions on job boards and ensuring accuracy of recruitment files
  • Engaged in contract and fulltime positions, utilizing the efforts of off shore head hunters
  • Prepare and debrief candidates on interviews with clients
  • Set- up technical evaluations and issue skill assessments (Java, .NET, SQL, etc.) to candidates

Sr. HR Executive – Talent Acquisition

Inductus Consultant Pvt Ltd
10.2007 - 07.2010
  • Involved in all stages of recruitment life cycle.
  • Collected requirements from sales team and directly from the account manager of the client.
  • Sourced candidates from company database as well as from job portal Like: Naukri and monster.
  • Thoroughly screened the candidates based on the client requirements
  • Interviewed and prepared candidates for client interviews.
  • Assisted the candidates with proper skill sets to update their resumes
  • Formatted selected resumes according to company standards before submitting to the clients
  • Worked on the rates with approved Vendors
  • Negotiates on the rates with the candidates and vendors
  • Coordinated and scheduled interviews with both the clients and potential candidates.
  • Worked efficiently on multiple requirements simultaneously
  • Submitted the best resumes to the client most of the times in couple of hours.
  • Placed candidates for prestigious clients like: Reliance, Airtel,Vodafone, Alcatel and Etc..
  • Worked on Various IT openings like junior level (Software engineers, Programmers, etc.), Middle level (Project Managers, Technical Architect, etc) positions for various client requirements in contract and permanent positions during this tenure.
  • Provided and sourced various word formatted resumes of various IT consultants in less time to fulfill all the US sales team requirements.
  • Worked in both contract and Permanent requirements of Domestic Market.
  • Developed procedures for receiving, screening and tracking candidate resumes utilizing various databases.
  • Screened each new resume to determine information systems industry experience and technical qualifications
  • Determined appropriate correspondence to send to candidates who did not have applicable experience.
  • Selection of the best resume for the various requirements according to the need and making initial contacting.
  • Maintained database of the candidates and Follow up with the candidates and vendors to build up professional relations with them.
  • Utilized various techniques to obtain quality candidate resumes from the Internet.

Skills

  • Permanent & Contract Staffing
  • Requirement/ JD analysis
  • Screening & Interviewing
  • Account Management
  • Team Handling
  • Business networking
  • Revenue generation through Contract Staffing
  • Leadership Hiring
  • Vendor Management
  • Manpower Planning
  • Growth planning
  • Business Planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Office Administration

Timeline

AVP Human Resource / HR Manager / Talent Acquisition

Sphinx Worldbiz Limited
02.2018 - Current

HR Manager

Helm Analytics Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 01.2018

HR Manager- Talent Acquisition

Sphinx Worldbiz Limited
06.2016 - 07.2017

HR Manager – Talent Acquisition

MetaOption LLC
08.2010 - 12.2015

Sr. HR Executive – Talent Acquisition

Inductus Consultant Pvt Ltd
10.2007 - 07.2010
Nitish Kumar