Pratik Sambhaji Ankalekar
Human Resources
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Senior HR professional with 14+ years of experience in Business Partnering, Employee Relations, Talent Management, and Organizational Development. Proven ability to align HR strategy with business goals, build strong stakeholder partnerships, and drive performance through effective people practices. Skilled in employee engagement, conflict resolution, compensation management, and HR policy implementation. Committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture that supports organizational growth.
Core Competencies: HR Business Partnering | Employee Relations | Performance Management | Talent Management | Compensation & Benefits | Engagement & Culture | Compliance | HRIS
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager - HRBP
Rubicon Research Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - Current
- Business Alignment & Workforce Planning: Partnered with leadership to forecast short-term and long-term manpower needs based on half-yearly and annual business plans. Ensured HR strategies supported organizational priorities.
- Performance & Capability Management: Designed and implemented Performance Development Plans (PDPs), worked with managers to identify underperformers, and enabled corrective action or development. Supported leadership in building succession pipelines.
- Compensation & Benefits: Developed and maintained competitive compensation structures, introduced performance-based pay mechanisms, and conducted market benchmarking to retain and motivate top talent.
- Employee Engagement & Retention: Designed and executed Rewards & Recognition initiatives, tracked attrition, identified potential risks, and implemented proactive retention strategies.
- Policy, Processes & Governance: Standardized HR policies, implemented operational frameworks, and monitored compliance to ensure smooth HR operations and governance.
- Stakeholder Management: Built trusted partnerships with business leaders, enabling informed decision-making on people-related matters. Ensured continuous alignment between HR initiatives and organizational growth.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
Deputy Manager - HRBP
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
11.2015 - 12.2023
- Rewards & Recognition: Designed and implemented structured recognition programs to reinforce a culture of appreciation and motivate high performance across teams.
- Performance Management: Partnered with business leaders to drive the performance management cycle — including objective setting, mid-year reviews, and final appraisals. Conducted periodic orientations to strengthen manager and employee understanding of the process.
- Employee Engagement: Conceptualized and executed engagement initiatives such as annual functions, festival celebrations, Women’s Day events, and monthly recognition activities to enhance organizational culture and employee morale.
- Organizational Communication: Facilitated quarterly town halls and departmental pulse checks, ensuring transparent communication, alignment with business goals, and continuous feedback loops.
- Employee Lifecycle Management: Managed voluntary and involuntary separations end-to-end, ensuring compliance, smooth transitions, and risk mitigation. Ensured post-exit processes were claim-free for both the employee and the organization.
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies.
- Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources.
Executive
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Oversee recruitment and selection processes, including job posting, candidate screening, interviewing, and offer negotiations.
- Business partnering with departments for succession planning of talent pool.
- Employee life cycle, developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with company goals.
Duty Manager
StayBridge Suites
07.2012 - 12.2014
- Ensuring smooth Hotel Operations
- Driving the entire budgeting exercise for financial Year.
- Hiring right talent and maintaining talent pipeline.
Room Division Supervisor
Thistle Hotel
02.2011 - 06.2012
- Overall supervising Room Division activities for both Front Office & Housekeeping.
- Budgeting for entire operations team.
- Talent Aquisition process for entire operations.
- Processing payroll.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Management ( PGDM ) - Human Resource Management
Xaviers Labour Relations Institute
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand04.2024
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources
Newcastle College University of Wales
United Kingdom06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - International Hospitality Management
ITM Queen Margaret University
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra04.2010
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Strategic HR Leadership: Led and implemented HR strategies aligned with business goals while heading HR operations for the manufacturing unit.
- End-to-End HR Management: Oversaw the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, learning & development, and performance management.
- Employee Engagement & Retention: Designed and executed engagement initiatives to strengthen morale, drive motivation, and improve retention.
- Business Partnering & Change Management: Acted as a trusted advisor to senior management, guiding organizational development, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.
- Stakeholder Management: Built and sustained strong partnerships with business leaders and employees at all levels, ensuring smooth execution of HR strategies and alignment with organizational priorities.
Interests
Passionate about giving back to the community through volunteering with organizations focused on career development and mentorship, Actively engage in attending workshops, webinars, and industry conferences to stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in HR management, Enjoy participating in yoga and meditation to maintain a healthy work-life balance and promote well-being in the workplace, Advocate for diversity and inclusion initiatives through involvement in employee resource groups and organizing cultural awareness events
INTERNSHIPS
- Trainee
- Hyatt Regency
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Nov 2008 - Apr 2009
Awards
Human Resources Excellence Award, 2013, Employee Engagement Champion, 2013 & 2014, Best Arrivals Experince, 2013
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Involvment in activities that develop soft skills such as team sports, Yoga (for stress management). Covered entire North East Region by Motorcycle. Represented Cricket club at District level during college. Regular blood donor - Donated blood 28 times Participating in community service project.
Timeline
Senior Manager - HRBP
Rubicon Research Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - Current
Deputy Manager - HRBP
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
11.2015 - 12.2023
Executive
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
01.2015 - 11.2015
Duty Manager
StayBridge Suites
07.2012 - 12.2014
Room Division Supervisor
Thistle Hotel
02.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - International Hospitality Management
ITM Queen Margaret University
Post Graduate Diploma in Management ( PGDM ) - Human Resource Management
Xaviers Labour Relations Institute
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources
Newcastle College University of Wales
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