Richa Agarwal
Manager - HRBP
Pune,Maharashtra
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources professional offering 12 years of comprehensive experience developing HR strategies, cultivating positive work environment and collaborating with all levels of management. Expertise in planning and managing employee and labor relations and developing and communicating company-wide policies and procedures. Goal-oriented and committed HR professional to improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager-HRBP
Syngenta Services Private Limited,
Pune, Maharashtra
07.2018 - Current
- Worked with senior management and the HR team to develop and implement HR plans and solutions
- Partnered with business on organizational design, workforce planning and skills assessment and development
- Developed succession plans and career paths for employees
- Lead both annual review processes which focus on performance management and talent development
- Worked with line managers and employees to address all types of employee relations issues fairly
- Designed employee engagement strategies to improve morale, retain talent and maintain business continuity.
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes
- Worked as effective team member while contributing to local and regional HR projects
Manager – HR Business Partner
Standard Chartered GBS
Bangalore, Karnataka
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Consult with Business leaders and suggest new HR strategies that suits their needs
- Establish a strong link with management and employees to improve engagement, build morale and increase productivity
- Support HR CoEs implement Org initiatives and share feedback on HR processes and policies appropriately
- Analyze industry trends and metrics to build business efficiencies
- Provide guidance on HR policies
- Plan and advise Business in the area of talent management and succession planning, Integrated talent management process to include detailed analysis of potential talent gaps and development of career plans to identify and retain current talent and attract outside talent to business
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC
HR Generalist
Iron Mountain Services
Bangalore, Karnataka
12.2014 - 09.2015
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity and talent management.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
Lead – HR Executive
Tata Consultancy Services
Bangalore, Karnataka
06.2009 - 12.2014
- Spearheaded innovative recruitment practices in targeted hiring that matched company needs
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits, and performed reference checks
- Managed the onboarding programs for new employees
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current
- New hire induction budgeting and cost forecasting
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management & Industrial Relation
ISBM
Pune 07.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Kanpur University
Kanpur 07.2004 - 05.2007
Skills
Succession planning
Performance Appraisals
Compensation and benefits
Labor relations
Policy and procedure adherence
Recruitment strategies
Certification
Comprehensive IPR – Intellectual Property Right Management
Timeline
Manager-HRBP
Syngenta Services Private Limited,
07.2018 - Current
Manager – HR Business Partner
Standard Chartered GBS
09.2015 - 06.2018
HR Generalist
Iron Mountain Services
12.2014 - 09.2015
Lead – HR Executive
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2009 - 12.2014
MBA - Human Resources Management & Industrial Relation
ISBM
07.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Kanpur University
07.2004 - 05.2007