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Sadhan Sathyamurthy
HR
Chennai
Summary
An astute and ardent, People Management professional with a flair for constructive challenges in eminent Corporate Conglomerates Proven Expertise in Nurturing and retaining niche talents, Frugality in HR, Multicultural HR Management, Policy Development and Deployment, Performance Assessment, Tactical Bulk Hiring, HR Digitization – HR Automation, HR Analytics and Audit, Interesting and Unique Employee Engagement initiatives, HR Process revamp, Governmental regulations compliance, General Administration
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Lead HRBP
Switch Mobility & OHM Global Mobility (EV division of Ashok Leyland)
Chennai
11.2022 - Current
- Switch Mobility & OHM Global Mobility, UK based Electric Vehicle Manufacturing unit of Ashok Leyland. Functional Reporting to Vice President – Human Resources & OHM Global Mobility administrative reporting to COO.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for startup company.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 350+ new employees.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to create, manage and maintain reporting.
- Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
- Reduced process lags by accurately managing confidential records for staff members.
- Automated office operations while managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Coordinated activities of human resources team, distributing resources and personnel effectively across organization to meet HR needs.
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Promoted employee engagement with organizational objectives during new employee orientations and industry conventions.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Streamlined complaint response management by providing guidance on policies and ensuring appropriate and accurate investigation processes.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Facilitated communication and coordination between employees and management to keep parties informed.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
- Worked as effective team member while contributing to local and regional HR projects.
- Served as representative in various civic and community functions to further enhance company image and develop additional business.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership while supporting sales planning initiatives.
- Provided resolution to complex and confidential issues.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Managed 400+ employees to reduce workflow stoppage and achieve on-time project completion.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
HRBP
Ashok Leyland Limited
Chennai
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Developed and executed HR policies and programs, workforce and job development, recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits and employee and labor relations to build staff-focused human resources office culture.
- Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
- Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Designed and implemented region-wide recruitment, behavior-based interviewing and skill matching procedure, decreasing employee turnover.
- Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
- Assessed training needs and coordinated learning and development initiatives for around 350 employees.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Met with employees annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.
- Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
- Coordinated work activities for HR managers, specialists and recruiting agents.
- Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
Deputy Manager - HR
Nissan Ashok Leyland (JV)
Chennai
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Nissan Ashok Leyland Joint ventures Reporting to Assistant General Manager - HR.
- Functioned as point of contact for project administrators and managers focused on timely and successful completion of full lifecycles of assigned projects.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Conferred with customers each day to maintain current understanding of needs and preferences, resolve issues and promote brand loyalty.
- Partnered with upper management in executing functional strategies and reporting capabilities.
- Created reports and analyzed and interpreted data.
- Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with supervisor.
- Liaised with team members, stakeholders and vendors to coordinate activities, provisioning, environment setup, risk mitigation and follow-up.
- Maintained, documented and presented progress reports to leaders.
- Provided strategic allocation of resources to various departments and managers in alignment with needs.
Assistant Manager – HR
Ashok Leyland – John Deere Construction Equipment Company
Chennai
03.2010 - 08.2015
- A Joint venture between Ashok Leyland and John Dere, US
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term positions.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Met with employees annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.
- Designed robust compensation and benefits packages to attract blue collar employees.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
Executive HR
Nissan Ashok Leyland Technologies (thru LEAD HR)
Chennai
03.2009 - 02.2010
- HR, Ashok Leyland (Deputed through LEAD HR)
- Managing HR in crisis situation
- Built human resource organization and aligned people and culture with corporate strategic priorities and operations.
- Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
- Frugal, cost sensitive HR support, with zero compromise on professionalism
- Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
Business Development
Share Khan, India Infoline & Religare Securities
Chennai
10.2006 - 11.2008
- Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Created reports and presentations detailing business development activities.
- Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
- Taught consultative selling techniques to new and existing staff members to build expertise.
- Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
- Devised effective marketing, sales and other promotional initiatives.
- Kept meticulous client notes and updated account information in company databases.
- Worked with existing customers to increase purchases of products and services.
Education
LLB – Bachelors Degree - Law
SRKM Law College
Andhra Pradesh 08.2015 - 10.2018
MBA - Business Administration
Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research
Chennai 08.2004 - 08.2006
B. Com - Commerce
Arignar Anna Government Arts College
Salem, Tamil Nadu 08.2001 - 06.2004
Skills
Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
- Exceptional in Greenfield & Startup experience
- Certified Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) Practitioner, Certified by Thomas International, 2018
- Instrumental in establishing Robust HR policies aligning to company objective
- Involved in bringing in creative HR initiatives and capitalize on organizational growth opportunities
- Competent in nurturing culture of positivity
- Involved in bringing in creative HR initiatives
- Recipient of the Prestigious Chairman’s Award for achieving “LCV – Turnaround” in Ashok Leyland from Chairman of Ashok Leyland
- Present and recent professional Associations 2009: Till Date Diverse rolls in Ashok Leyland Group companies, as enlisted
Interests
Timeline
Lead HRBP
Switch Mobility & OHM Global Mobility (EV division of Ashok Leyland)
11.2022 - Current
HRBP
Ashok Leyland Limited
09.2018 - 10.2021
Deputy Manager - HR
Nissan Ashok Leyland (JV)
08.2015 - 08.2018
LLB – Bachelors Degree - Law
SRKM Law College
08.2015 - 10.2018
Assistant Manager – HR
Ashok Leyland – John Deere Construction Equipment Company
03.2010 - 08.2015
Executive HR
Nissan Ashok Leyland Technologies (thru LEAD HR)
03.2009 - 02.2010
Business Development
Share Khan, India Infoline & Religare Securities
10.2006 - 11.2008
MBA - Business Administration
Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research
08.2004 - 08.2006
B. Com - Commerce
Arignar Anna Government Arts College
08.2001 - 06.2004
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