Seasoned HR leader with a proven track record in leading HR organizations, teams, and transformations. Adept at collaborating with C-suite executives to deliver strategic HR solutions.
Currently serving as the Head of HR for India at Uhnder, where I oversee a wide range of HR functions and spearhead multinational projects. Possess a strong ability to navigate complex, matrixed environments and thrive in ambiguous situations.
Known for my simple and open leadership style, which fosters a collaborative and productive work environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Head of HR
MulticoreWare India Private Limited (Uhnder Inc.,)
4 2021 - Current
Responsibilities include driving Performance Management System, Compensation & Benefits, Manpower Planning & Reporting, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Executive Hiring, Policies Guidelines, HR IT and HR Compliance.
Designing of HR Strategy; responsible for alignment of Business to HR agenda by creating a compelling business case for each of the HR interventions
Capacity Interlocking Program: Captured business growth to corroborate overall HC plan. Mapped talent landscape across geographies and functions to optimize pyramids and workforce mix
Merger & Acquisitions Integration: Managing the HR aspects of mergers and acquisitions, ensuring a smooth transition and alignment of HR Policies and Benefits, thereby minimizing the disruption and maximizing employee satisfaction.
Change Management: Enabled organizational change by collaborating with senior management and leadership to ensure alignment with organizational policies and effective implementation of strategic business objectives Led project management for change initiatives, driving process improvements and execution.
HR Process and Organizational Development : Collaborated closely with business units to enhance the entire employee lifecycle, encompassing talent acquisition performance management, coaching, rewards and recognition, and employee retention. Led the charge in reshaping the organization's culture by developing and implementing HR processes, wellness initiatives and engagement strategies that closely aligned with both business requirements and organizational policies.
Employee Benefits Policy Design: Designed and implementing employee benefit policies that not only meet the diverse but also align with the company’s budgetary constraints.
Multi-Cultural Experience: Owned HR projects on Transition Management and have partnered with People partner in US and transitioned the HR Projects to India
Towards Rewards Philosophy and Compensation Benchmarking: Successfully designed and implemented compensation strategies that ensure competitive and equitable pay structures.
Employee Engagement: Championing Employee engagement, Conducted Employee Pulse Surveys, Skip level meetings, town halls that echo the voice of employees. Chatered Employee Engagement calendar for the year and have always ensured effective engagement with employees.
Tools and Functionalities: Transitioned HRIS system ensuring a data driven approach and migrated Leave Management System.
Talent Management: Established Performance Management System as an ongoing process, implemented complete cycle goal setting to assessment and consolidated appraisal system. Framed guard rails with respect to talent segmentation, Promotion guidelines and merit increase for effective implementation.
Employer Branding & Media Outreach : Increased Uhnder visibility in social media with effective handles management collaboration with Marcom team.
Director - Recruitment & HR Consulting
VESTOX Business Solutions Private Limited
11.2011 - 03.2021
Recruitment: Led end-to-end recruitment processes for various industries (Engineering & Non-Engineering verticals)
Employee Relations : Managed employee relations, performance, and compensation.
Talent Attraction: Implemented talent attraction strategies to meet hiring targets
HR Consulting: Provided HR consulting services on employee turnover and retention
Managed and developed a team of HR professionals.
Conducted salary surveys and developed compensation structures.
Project & Program Manager
Integrated Wireless Solutions Private Limited (Karnataka & Tamil Nadu)
Sr. Solution Specialist at Noventiq Services India Private Limited(Former Softline Services India Private Limited)Sr. Solution Specialist at Noventiq Services India Private Limited(Former Softline Services India Private Limited)
SENIOR ENGINEER-PRODUCT SUPPORT at GAINWELL COMMOSALES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED (FORMERLY TRACTORS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED)SENIOR ENGINEER-PRODUCT SUPPORT at GAINWELL COMMOSALES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED (FORMERLY TRACTORS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED)