Omkar Mutha
Hyderabad,TG
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Summary
Human Resources professional and Military Veteran with 15+ years of experience in Strategic HR Management, Talent Development, Employee Relations, and HR Policy Implementation. Adept at aligning HR strategies with organizational goals to drive workforce engagement, compliance, and operational excellence. Proven record in HR transformation, grievance redressal, competency framework design, and digital HR adoption. Recognized for cultivating high-performance cultures, ensuring governance, and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, compliance, and employee satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
HR Strategy & Operations Manager
Air Headquarters
07.2020 - Current
- Designed and implemented HR frameworks across recruitment, performance management, training, and welfare, boosting policy adoption by 30%.
- Delivered workforce analytics dashboards that improved decision-making efficiency by 40%.
- Automated officer appraisal processes through HRIS, reducing delays by 50% and ensuring compliance with performance standards.
- Advised senior leadership on HR strategies, talent planning, and workforce optimization, aligning people practices with organizational goals.
- Prepared and delivered 100+ HR briefs, policy papers, and internal communications with 100% accuracy.
Senior HR Operations Specialist
Indian Air Force
05.2015 - 06.2020
- Implemented structured grievance handling processes, improving resolution time by 25%.
- Enhanced administrative efficiency by 20% through streamlined scheduling, correspondence, and HR operations.
- Supported HR initiatives for hospital workforce management, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Partnered with leadership in preparing 100+ HR documents, presentations, and strategy papers for decision-making.
HR Policy & Compliance Executive
Indian Air Force
06.2010 - 04.2015
- Drafted and executed HR policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks, strengthening medical HR governance.
- Analyzed workforce KPIs, improving the accuracy of manpower planning by 20%.
- Liaised with government and external stakeholders to align HR programs with institutional requirements.
- Managed confidential HR records and leadership correspondence with zero error tolerance.
HR Generalist – Personnel Administration
Indian Air Force
01.2007 - 05.2010
- Managed end-to-end HR lifecycle activities for employees, including onboarding, transfers, and exit formalities.
- Conducted internal audits and compliance reviews, enhancing audit readiness and accountability.
- Facilitated grievance redressal, ensuring workforce engagement and trust.
- Advised leadership on HR compliance, workforce policy, and administration.
Management Trainee – HR & Leadership Development
Indian Air Force
09.2005 - 12.2006
- Completed HR training focused on organizational behavior, talent management, and workforce administration.
- Built foundational expertise in employee relations, HR compliance, and people management in high-pressure environments.
Education
EDP - Advanced Strategic Human Resource and Analytics for HR Leaders
XLRI
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Bachelor of Computer Applications - undefined
JRN Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University
Skills
Strategic Human Resource Management
HR Policy Drafting & Implementation
Executive & Stakeholder Coordination
Personnel Administration & Case Management
Grievance Redressal & Employee Relations
HR Data Analysis & Decision Support
Project Planning & Operational Execution
High-Level Communication & Briefing
Leadership in Crisis & Emergency Response
Cross-Functional Liaison & Collaboration
Project Management
Performance Management Systems (PMS)
Competency Framework Design
Talent Strategy & Organizational Design
Administrative & Executive Support
Confidential Document Handling & Record Keeping
Certification
IIM, Shillong - Management Essentials (currently pursuing)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RECENT PROJECTS & AWARDS)
- Live HR Consulting Project – Spiro (XLRI): Partnered on a live HR consulting project to establish Spiro’s Engineering vertical in India, designing Career Stream Architecture, Competency Framework, PMS, and Total Rewards Strategy aligned with business growth.
- Digital Performance Appraisal System (e-ACR): Spearheaded the development of a digital appraisal system, digitizing 9+ workflows, reducing manual effort by 80%, and enhancing compliance, transparency, and governance through automation.
- Received an Appreciation Award from the Head of Administration, Air HQs, New Delhi (2024) for outstanding contribution and commitment.
Accomplishments
- Reduced operational expenses by 20% by streamlining branch operations.
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- Human Resource Management
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
HR Strategy & Operations Manager
Air Headquarters
07.2020 - Current
Senior HR Operations Specialist
Indian Air Force
05.2015 - 06.2020
HR Policy & Compliance Executive
Indian Air Force
06.2010 - 04.2015
HR Generalist – Personnel Administration
Indian Air Force
01.2007 - 05.2010
Management Trainee – HR & Leadership Development
Indian Air Force
09.2005 - 12.2006
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Bachelor of Computer Applications - undefined
JRN Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University
EDP - Advanced Strategic Human Resource and Analytics for HR Leaders
XLRI