Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Information
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Notableaccomplishments
References
Timeline
Piyush Korat

Piyush Korat

People & Culture Professional
Ahmedabad,GJ

Summary

Accomplished HR professional with over 18 years of experience in enhancing operational efficiency and employee performance across multiple sectors, including Realty, EPC, Property Management, Manufacturing, Consumer Durables, Ports & Logistic and Hospitality. Proven expertise in managing HR processes within complex matrix structures and a successful track record in M&A assignments and joint ventures. Adept at overseeing large-scale residential, social infrastructure, and port projects, both brownfield and greenfield. Dedicated to utilizing extensive industry knowledge to drive organizational growth and workforce development.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Business HR

Adani Realty
Ahmedabad
08.2008 - Current
  • Partnering with line executives and management to proactively address business issues related to workforce development, employee engagement, and productivity.
  • Organizing employee engagements and OD programs, and ensuring prompt resolution of employee grievances, along with sustaining strong relationships with the employees.
  • Utilizing a strong background in the field and creating an effective combination of developing strategies and building programs for creating a seamless structure with clear responsibility across functions.
  • Framing a seamless leadership program to identify the gray areas of the organization and advise on corrective measures and an improvement plan to the business leaders.
  • Created incentive and reward programs for sales, marketing, projects, LTI, and STI in the realty business.
  • Established strong, reliable relationships with the leadership team.
  • Overseeing talent acquisition processes and policies to ensure timely, high-quality recruitment.
  • Driving HR processes for a business vertical, and is responsible for overall operational effectiveness, compliance with policies, and legislation.
  • Examining the benefit policies, regulations, and existing rates for developing competitive compensation plans.
  • Driving Annual Performance, Compensation Review, Manpower Planning, and HR Budgeting.
  • Led C-suite hiring initiatives to attract top executive talent.
  • Directed the roll-out of the Employee Health and Wellness program to promote overall wellness.
  • Conceptualizing and implementing organizational structuring interventions, and role-based organizations, as well as person-to-position mapping of all employees handling HR in a highly matrixed environment.
  • Conducted compensation benchmarking for CXO and leadership roles, ensuring competitive and equitable pay structures for critical positions.
  • Spearheaded HR digitization projects by assessing needs, defining solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement systems such as SAP-HCM, SuccessFactors, Oracle Fusion, ORC Tydy, and Enterprise Structure, etc.
  • Governance compliance on People Process, Strategic Workforce Planning (STRAP), and Comp & Rewards through EY, Deloitte, PWC, AON, and Mercer.
  • Closely working with the Leadership Team, promoters, stakeholders on M&A assignments, FDI, JV, and JD business models on realty developments pan India.
  • Handled the largest township and social infrastructure projects during the construction phase (green field and SEZ) with around 5,000 plus workforce and contract labor.
  • Led large infrastructure projects, SEZ, residential projects, Port Projects, managing the mobilization of 5,000+ workers, including accommodation, labor facilities, transportation logistics, office setup, and project staffing.

State Head- HR -Gujarat State

Eureka Forbes Ltd.
Ahmedabad
04.2008 - 08.2008
  • Led retail division and direct sales vertical across Gujarat, driving regional growth and business expansion.
  • Facilitated talent acquisition and workforce planning for sales teams, achieving 90% bench strength across 22 CRCs.
  • Implemented SAP-HCM in Gujarat Region, enhancing HR processes, efficiency, and managing statutory compliance.

Assistant Officer- HR (Plant)

Saint Gobain Abrasives
Navi Mumbai
01.2007 - 04.2008
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for various departments, ensuring timely and effective hiring.
  • Drove Performance Management System by collecting and reviewing appraisal forms, and facilitated communication of Key Result Areas (KRAs) to employees.
  • Coordinated employee induction programs and engagement activities, including satisfaction surveys, job descriptions, and HR quarterly reports.
  • Oversaw plant administration tasks, including guest house and transportation arrangements for new employees and current staff.
  • Performance dialogue and development programs, identifying employee training needs through evaluations and personal interactions.

Officer- Terminal Operations & Admin

Maersk AP Mollar Terminals
Navi Mumbai
02.2006 - 12.2006
  • Managed gate operations to ensure efficient and timely processing of container movements.
  • Coordinated with customs, port officials, and CISF to facilitate seamless container movement at the port.
  • Planned container yard operations in NAVIS to optimize space utilization and operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw container rail operations, coordinating with the Railway and JNPA for smooth railway-side operation and accurate deliveries.

Intern

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
Navi Mumbai
11.2005 - 01.2006
  • Study on Resettlement of PAP and IR Issues at Port
  • Conducted comprehensive research on the resettlement of Project Affected Persons (PAP) and issues related to Involuntary Resettlement (IR) at the port.
  • Analyzed and documented the challenges and solutions associated with the resettlement of Project Affected Persons (PAP) and Involuntary Resettlement (IR) issues at the port.
  • Investigated and reported on the resettlement processes and Involuntary Resettlement (IR) challenges faced by Project Affected Persons (PAP) at the port.

Intern

DP World
Navi Mumbai
06.2005 - 07.2005
  • Competency Evaluation for RTG & RMQ Operators
    HR Audit on Employee Records
  • Conducted HR audits on employee records to maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Assessed RTG and RMQ operator skills and performed HR audits to uphold employee record integrity.

Education

B.Sc - Zoology & Marine Science

University of Mumbai

Masters - Personnel Management

University of Pune

Skills

  • Business Partnership Leadership
  • Strategic HR Advisory
  • C-Suite Hiring
  • Business Performance Analysis
  • Employee Performance Oversight
  • Employee Rewards Program Design
  • Employee Experience
  • Talent Development Strategy
  • HR Transformation Expertise
  • Digital Transformation in HR
  • People and Process Governance

Certification

  • Predictive Indices, 2024
  • Digital Technologies - IOT, IIOT & Robotics, 2024
  • Competency Based Interviewing Skills, 2023
  • Aon Certified- Rewards Ready, 2023
  • Korn Ferry – Leadership Assessment, 2021
  • Korn Ferry- Hay Job Evaluation, 2021
  • Thomas PPA, 2015
  • SAP-HCM- Wipro Akiya, 2009

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 19 Dec 1981

Address: Vandematram Cross Road, Gota, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi
  • Gujarati

Notableaccomplishments

  • Increased workforce efficiency by 10% through compensation and organization redesigning.
  • Recognized thrice for 'Stellar Performance' by Leadership for Adani Realty.
  • Served as 'Transformation Champion' for Adani Business Transformation Process 'TEZZ'.
  • Received an award for driving E-Learning Initiative e-Vidyalaya in 2018.
  • Identified as Hi-Pot among Potential Talent Pool through external Assessment Partner- DDI.
  • Emerging Star in KF Assessment Year 2022.
  • Awarded for effective configuration & implementation of SAP-HCM in Realty Business in 2009.
  • Implemented SAP HCM, SuccessFactors & ORACLE HRMS, Kronos-CLMS & DMS.
  • Managed largest residential development & social infrastructure project at Ahmedabad & Mundra with over 5K workforce.
  • Managed unionized manufacturing plant at Navi Mumbai.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head Business HR - Adani Realty
08.2008 - Current
State Head- HR -Gujarat State - Eureka Forbes Ltd.
04.2008 - 08.2008
Assistant Officer- HR (Plant) - Saint Gobain Abrasives
01.2007 - 04.2008
Officer- Terminal Operations & Admin - Maersk AP Mollar Terminals
02.2006 - 12.2006
Intern - Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
11.2005 - 01.2006
Intern - DP World
06.2005 - 07.2005
University of Mumbai - B.Sc, Zoology & Marine Science
University of Pune - Masters, Personnel Management

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