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Priyanka  Thakar

Priyanka Thakar

Assistant Manager Administration @ Hansgrohe India | MNC of Luxurious Bathroom fittings
PUNE

Summary

Well Organized and proactive in providing timely efficient, and accurate administrative & secretarial Support to office managers and work colleagues.

Approachable, well presented, and able to establish good working relationships with a range of different people. Possess a proven ability to generate innovative ideas and solutions to problems. A quick learner who can absorb new ideas and is experienced in coordinating, Planning, and organizing a wide range of administrative & secretarial activities.

Currently looking for a suitable position with a reputable and ambitious company. Proactive manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen. Assists senior managers with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager Admin and HR

Hansgrohe India Pvt. Ltd
12.2018 - Current
  • Manage the administration functions of the company like travel, transport, Visa,Forex Allocation, Guesthouses, Housekeeping, Office management etc.
  • Make end to end planning and execution for Employees Half Yearly and Annual Business Meet @ Destination properties, with define budget.
  • Asset Inventory management and maintenance of all office equipment’s
  • Oversee end-to-end management of corporate events and function Event Management & Coordination
  • Employee Engagement
  • Manage the calendar, scheduling appointments, meetings, and conferences.
  • Maintain and update important documents, records, and databases.
  • Coordinate and facilitate communication between different departments and teams.
  • Prepare travel itineraries and ensure all necessary arrangements are in place.(Domestic / International)
  • Manage expense reports and reimbursements related to travel and other business expenses
  • Maintain HR filing systems by copying, closing, purging existing employee files, and setting up files for new employees.
  • Coordinate with International Colleagues and HR as and when required.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions and communications.
  • Address Invoices received against services availed from various vendors.
  • Setting up and coordinating meetings and conferences as per requirement.
  • Sort, review, screen and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Assist HR in employees onboarding and joining formalities.
  • Assist HR in developing company policies.
  • Assist Head HR in Employees Annual Group Medical Cover and Term Life Insurance Management - GMC / Term Life renewals more than 150 Lives Third Party Payroll Vendor Management
  • Ensure all contractual agreements (AMCs) with the vendors are available and renewed periodically.
  • Office supply and procurement,Oversee the inventory of housekeeping inventory (spares, stores, consumables etc.) and ensure that required stock is always maintained at the facility.
  • Overseeing day-to-day operations. Developing organizational policies.
  • Managing administrative budgets. Hiring and training administrative staff.
  • Schedule appointments, organize and maintain staff personnel files.
  • Office Assets Inventory Management.
  • Negotiate with vendors as and when requirement arises.
  • Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation Submit monthly accruals to the finance team
  • Work closely with finance to ensure vendors are paid on time Connect with the Germany HR team for employee training and survey programs
  • Ensure all operational and safety procedures are properly followed (Fire Fighting Equipment / Drills, Office Printing & Stationery, Pest Control, Air-conditioning / HVAC, Employee First Aid) Supervision of Office Security, Housekeeping Services, Cafeteria Services, Office Maintenance.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various projectstasks.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
  • Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Admin Assistant to MD

ASPEN INFRASTRUCTURES LTD. (Formerly Synefra Eng.)
05.2014 - 01.2015
  • Travel management,
  • Update and track memberships (magazines, airlines, hotels, etc. )
  • Arranging flowers to be sent to business acquaintances as required.
  • Daily schedule: Facilitating & maintaining the calendar, mentioning topics & key persons
  • Flag for MD"s notice and reply to emails when necessary.
  • Maintain family records such as passports, visas, licenses, photos, KYC Documents, events, etc.
  • Net research & support for short-term requirements.

Admin Assistant

EURONET SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD. (IT Company)
12.2011 - 01.2014

Update & Maintain Directory.

Setting up and coordinating meetings and conferences.

Updating, processing, and filing all documents.

Typing documents and distributing memos whenever required.

Travel Management

Employee engagement

Housekeeping, Stationary, Supply, Inventory Management

Vendor Management

Administrative Assistant

ARMACELL INDIA PVT.LTD. (Arm flex Manufacturing MN
03.2011 - 11.2011
  • Maintain Correspondence for Admin Head
  • Travel Management
  • Canteen Management
  • Vendor Management
  • AMC Renewals, Petty cash
  • Employee transfers
  • Cost Saving
  • General administrative activities
  • Employee Engagement.

Admin Executive

Nitor InfoTech Pvt Ltd.
07.2009 - 02.2011

· All administration work, Maintain Stock Register for office Stationery.

· Keep track of Inward Outward Correspondence.

· Travel Management.

· Maintain & update attendance.

· Supervision of Office Security, Housekeeping Services, office, office Maintenance, courier dispatch.

· Office Printing & Stationery, Pest Control, Air-conditioning / HVAC, Employee First Aid.

· Office Telephone, Faxes, Telecommunication, Internet, Broadband.

· EPBX System

· Keep track of billing and Internet connection payment details.

· Maintaining the attendance register of Employees. Vender Bills & checking them.

· employee engagement and celebrations

· Event Management

· Supervision of Office Security, Housekeeping Services.

· Petty Cash

Travel Arrangements

Education

BCOM -

University of Pune

Skills

Calendar management

Accomplishments

  • Operational Excellence - For any Travel booking (Flight/Train/bus/Hotel/Visa) TAT time not exceeded without escalation with the increase of 34% increase of HC
  • Zero escalation and smooth operations
  • Event Management - Flawless execution and Zero Escalation.
  • Process Implementation -Introduced Online travel booking platform MMT - Report Generation as per requirement. Explored Hotels considering all types of employees as per their Grade Level.
  • Development - Helped support staff to groom themselves considering their career future prospective, Taught them to work on basic admin tasks. Led to extra Resource cost optimization.
  • Timeliness - Maintained TAT time 24 hrs to all types for support / any work Requests.
  • Participated in CSR Activities - TFI(Teach for India) Campaign for Company.
  • Introduced new ideas and implement them in Employee Engagement Activities. (Examples - Monsoon Celebration, Fun Friday, Masterchef HGI, etc.)
  • Cost Sensitivity - Advance planning and execution of Diversified bookings (Domestic and International)
  • Direct tie-up with Bank for Forex PAN India Contract, led to ease for employees working outside territory to get the forex before their travel in their hand.

Additional Information

Achievements -


* Winner Sterne Award - Support Function (Team Achievement Category) - FY 2020


HR & Administration: For the sheer effort for ensuring business operations are not impacted in anyway. For the sheer efficiency of managing the entire business operations with the lowest bandwidth, for ensuring that employee needs and securities are met and employees are empowered through IT (Software and hardware ) to maximize operations efficiency . For the sheer roll out of the MS Teams app. across the organization and the speed of response and dedication shown towards every employee .


* Sales Enabler Kicker Award FY 2022

For advance planning, structured execution, continued coordination and negotiation, and keeping close track of cost against budget for all event planning .


* Sales Enabler Kicker Award FY 2023

-– - - - - – For execution ensuring a successful Annual Team Meet (110 participants) and ISH visit (23) participants- Visa,Insurance, Ticket, Negotiation for GMC Policy renewal. Process improvement - Direct Tie up with HDFC for FOREX.


Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Hobbies

Swimming,Dancing,Travelling, Listening Music and Meeting New People

Timeline

Assistant Manager Admin and HR

Hansgrohe India Pvt. Ltd
12.2018 - Current

Admin Assistant to MD

ASPEN INFRASTRUCTURES LTD. (Formerly Synefra Eng.)
05.2014 - 01.2015

Admin Assistant

EURONET SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD. (IT Company)
12.2011 - 01.2014

Administrative Assistant

ARMACELL INDIA PVT.LTD. (Arm flex Manufacturing MN
03.2011 - 11.2011

Admin Executive

Nitor InfoTech Pvt Ltd.
07.2009 - 02.2011

BCOM -

University of Pune
Priyanka ThakarAssistant Manager Administration @ Hansgrohe India | MNC of Luxurious Bathroom fittings