Strategic HR professional with 19+ years of experience partnering with business leaders across IT Services, Engineering, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Marine, Banking, and Healthcare sectors. Proven expertise in aligning people strategies with business objectives, driving organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, performance management, employee engagement, and HR transformation initiatives. Experienced in partnering with leadership teams to build scalable HR frameworks, strengthen organizational capability, enhance employee experience, and support business growth across multi-location operations. Recognized for developing practical HR solutions, improving workforce productivity, implementing competency-based talent practices, and establishing governance frameworks that support sustainable business performance. Core strength lies in balancing business priorities with people strategy while building high-performing teams, improving employee retention, and driving organizational change.
Work History
Independent Consultant
2 Months
IT Company | 04.2026 - Current
Leading HR transformation project for a growing IT Services & Software Product organization.
Collaborated on leadership recruitment strategies and implemented HR process enhancements to support organizational goals.
Manager HR – India
8 Years 6 Months
Unique Group | 03.2017 - 09.2025
HR Business Partner supporting regional leadership across India operations.
Led talent management, workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, and organizational development initiatives.
Partnered with leadership on HR strategy, organization design, capability building, and retention programs.
Manager HR
1 Year 4 Months
Escon Elevators | 10.2015 - 02.2017
Led the Sales HR function for the company's main branch, supporting a workforce of over 250 employees.
Managed manpower planning, recruitment, induction and orientation, and KRA/KPI setting for Sales and Service teams.
Designed and implemented a structured induction and orientation program for new employees.
Partnered with business leaders in defining sales targets and incentive plans for the sales force and participated in weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales review meetings.
Designed the Sales and Service department structure, including job roles and career growth pathways for employees across both functions.
Personnel Manager
8 Months
Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank Ltd | 11.2013 - 07.2014
Facilitated classroom induction sessions for new probationary officers.
Oversaw disciplinary actions and legal issues involving employees, utilizing authority to issue memos, warning letters, and charge sheets to uphold workplace standards.
Coordinated with advocates and attended court cases to uphold statutory compliance and legal standards.
Assisted with workforce planning by supporting recruitment and training efforts for employees. Helped facilitate employee promotions and training programs. Contributed to the recruitment process and employee development initiatives.
Head HR & Admin
4 Years 6 Months
Sushrut Hospital & Research Center | 04.2009 - 10.2013
Designed and implemented recruitment strategies while managing all phases of the recruitment cycle to attract top talent.
Coordinated and led training programs for unionized and management personnel, prioritizing trust-building strategies.
Led the design of performance management systems to optimize workforce evaluation and development. Oversaw the establishment of compensation and benefits policies to attract and retain top talent. Crafted promotion policies to foster a culture of growth and advancement within the organization.
Ensured adherence to statutory compliance requirements by overseeing contract labor and shops & establishment registrations.
Collaborated with stakeholders during collective bargaining to resolve union demands and implement wage adjustments.
Facilitated the disciplinary process by issuing warning letters, managing transfers, preparing charge sheets, enforcing suspension orders, and overseeing domestic inquiries.
Facilitated employee recognition and engagement programs to strengthen workplace morale and collaboration.
Developed and enforced policies aimed at reducing indiscipline, specifically absenteeism and lateness, within the workforce.
Developed and launched a performance management system based on key performance indicators to optimize team productivity.
Created detailed HR manual outlining essential policies and guidelines for hospital staff compliance.
Operation Manager
4 Months
Apollo Clinic | 11.2008 - 03.2009
Hospital Administrator
1 Year 3 Months
ICON Hospital | 07.2007 - 10.2008
Trainee- Public Relation
4 Months
AIMS, Kerala | 01.2007 - 05.2007
Education
MBA - HR
Mumbai University | Mumbai, India | 05-2018
PGDHRM - Human Resources Management
ICFAI University | Mumbai, India | 12-2010
MHA - Hospitality Administration And Management
Rajiv Gandhi University | Mangalore, India | 08-2006
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Kerala University | Alappuzha, India | 05-2002
Executive PG - Organizational Development and Change
TISS | Mumbai, India | 04-2024
Skills
Microsoft Dynamics AX
D365
Sage HRIS
GreytHR
Talent LMS
Paterson Job Evaluation & Grading System
MS Office Suite
MS Visio Kanban
AI Tools
CORE COMPETENCIES
HR Business Partnering
Strategic Workforce Planning
Organization Development
Talent Management
Succession Planning
Performance Management Systems
Competency Framework Design
Career Architecture & Growth Frameworks
Employee Engagement & Retention
Learning & Development Strategy
HR Governance & Policy Frameworks
Organization Design & Role Clarity
Compensation & Reward Strategy
Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
HR Process Excellence & Automation
HR Compliance & Risk Management
HR Analytics & Dashboard Reporting
Accomplishments
Led HR transformation initiatives involving HR operating model design, HR governance frameworks, performance management systems, competency frameworks, recruitment processes, and employee lifecycle management.
Partnered with business leaders to align workforce planning, talent strategies, and organizational capability development with business growth objectives.
Designed and implemented KPI/KRA-based performance management frameworks, enabling improved goal alignment, performance accountability, and talent development.
Developed competency frameworks, career progression structures, and succession planning approaches to support leadership pipeline development and internal talent mobility.
Established and standardized HR policies, SOPs, approval matrices, and governance mechanisms across multi-location operations.
Led organizational restructuring, role clarification, and organization design initiatives to improve operational effectiveness and workforce productivity.
Implemented employee engagement, well-being, and retention initiatives, strengthening employee experience and organizational culture.
Developed annual HR budgets, manpower plans, learning strategies, and talent acquisition roadmaps aligned with business priorities.
Supported leadership teams in organizational diagnosis, change management, talent reviews, and workforce capability development.
Built HR dashboards, MIS reporting frameworks, and management review mechanisms to support data-driven decision making.
Timeline
Independent Consultant
IT Company
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
GM– HR
Rotex Manufacturers & Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
10.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Manager HR – India
Unique Group
03.2017 - 09.2025Read More
Manager HR
Escon Elevators
10.2015 - 02.2017Read More
Personnel Manager
Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank Ltd
11.2013 - 07.2014Read More
Head HR & Admin
Sushrut Hospital & Research Center
04.2009 - 10.2013Read More
Operation Manager
Apollo Clinic
11.2008 - 03.2009Read More
Hospital Administrator
ICON Hospital
07.2007 - 10.2008Read More
Trainee- Public Relation
AIMS, Kerala
01.2007 - 05.2007Read More
Mumbai University
MBA from HR
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ICFAI University
PGDHRM from Human Resources Management
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Rajiv Gandhi University
MHA from Hospitality Administration And Management
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Kerala University
Bachelor of Science from Mathematics
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TISS
Executive PG from Organizational Development and Change
OPERATIONS MANAGER; TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR; HUMAN RESOURCES; SUPERVISOR; AGENT (All Remote Positions) at HomePro TelecommunicationsOPERATIONS MANAGER; TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR; HUMAN RESOURCES; SUPERVISOR; AGENT (All Remote Positions) at HomePro Telecommunications