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Saurav Acharya

Human Resource Manager
Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Summary

As an accomplished HR professional with total experience of 23+ years of experience. As a HR and 12+ years in management, I have developed a strong foundation in all aspects of human resources management, including recruitment and selection, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and policy development. My expertise extends to implementing HR strategies aligned with organizational goals, ensuring proper recruitments, and optimizing HR processes to enhance operational efficiency. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work in diverse industries, ranging from technology startups to large corporations. These experiences have equipped me with the adaptability and flexibility needed to thrive in dynamic work environments. I have successfully led recruitment efforts, attracting top talent through targeted sourcing strategies and effective employer branding initiatives. Additionally, I have resolved complex employee relations issues, fostered a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and implemented performance management programs to drive employee engagement and productivity. What sets me apart is my genuine passion for developing and empowering employees. I believe that a company's success is directly linked to the growth and satisfaction of its workforce. I am well-versed in designing and delivering training programs that enhance employee skills and knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. By building strong relationships with employees at all levels, I have been able to promote a supportive and collaborative work environment, resulting in increased employee morale and retention rates. Furthermore, my strong interpersonal and communication skills enable me to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, managers, and cross-functional teams. I am a strategic thinker who can analyze HR data and trends to provide actionable insights and recommendations that align with business objectives. Additionally, I am well-versed in current employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and mitigating legal risks.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Manager HR

Global Travel Experts
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
05.2023 - Current
  • Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent for various positions within the organization.
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.
  • Ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires to enhance their integration into the company.
  • Design and implement employee engagement programs to improve employee morale and job satisfaction.
  • Develop retention strategies to minimize employee turnover.
  • Conduct regular employee surveys and feedback sessions to understand and address employee concerns.
  • Oversee the performance appraisal process, ensuring timely and fair evaluations.
  • Develop performance improvement plans for underperforming employees.
  • Implement recognition and reward programs to acknowledge high-performing employees.
  • Identify training needs across the organization and develop appropriate training programs.
  • Manage the delivery of training programs, including leadership development and skill enhancement workshops.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives.
  • Develop and update HR policies and procedures in line with legal requirements and industry best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
  • Handle employee grievances and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.
  • Analyze workforce metrics to predict future HR needs and develop workforce plans.
  • Manage employee scheduling and shift planning to ensure adequate staffing levels.
  • Oversee workforce optimization initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency.
  • Develop and manage compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain talent.
  • Conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis to ensure competitive pay structures.
  • Administer employee benefits programs and address any related issues.
  • Lead and mentor the HR team, providing guidance and support.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Ensure the HR team meets its goals and objectives.
  • Track and analyze HR metrics, such as employee satisfaction and recruitment metrics.
  • Prepare regular HR reports for senior management.
  • Use data to drive HR strategy and decision-making.
  • Align HR initiatives with the overall business strategy.
  • Lead and manage organizational change initiatives.
  • Drive diversity and inclusion programs within the organization.
  • Reporting directly to the CEO/MD

Head HR (Recruitment, Training & Admin)

Outright Solutions Pvt Ltd
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
04.2014 - 04.2023
  • IT Recruitment
  • Vendor Management
  • Admin
  • HR Policies & Procedures
  • Payroll Management
  • Staff Recruitment & Retention
  • Employee Relations
  • Orientation & Onboarding
  • Sales Training, Voice and Accent training & Development
  • Organizational Development
  • Co-developed company's first standardized disciplinary procedures and tracking system that insulated company from legal risk and ensured consistent and fair discipline processes.
  • Devised creative and cost-effective incentive and morale-boosting programs (including special events and a tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity.
  • Recruited to help growth of the company branch in Kolkata, guiding the start-up and management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs.
  • Worked with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; recruit employees; create group benefits databases; and develop orientation, training and incentive programs.
  • Recruitment of Customer Care Executives/ Team Leaders / Operation Managers for International Voice Processes.
  • Recruiting higher management Team of Project Manager.
  • IT recruitment Php Android, IOS, .NET Developers, Graphic/ Web Designers, Online Bidders, Digital Marketing, Quality Tester, Trainers, Fullstack developers, MEAN Stack developers, Magento Developers, React Native Developers, Python Developers, WP Developers, etc.
  • Conducting process training and V&A training for the new hires.
  • Conducting Training on web process and Digital Marketing.
  • Product and Process training for new and existing employees.
  • Sales Training for Marketing Executives.
  • Well familiar with CRM and HRMS like ZOHO, GREYTHR, FACTOHR. Job portals like Naukri, Monster, Shine, Indeed, LinkedIn Jobs etc.

Owner

Friends Hr Solutions
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
10.2012 - 12.2013
  • Started my own Job Consultancy Company. Friends Hr Solutions.
  • Placing candidates in 5 sectors, BPO, Aviation, IT, FMCG and Telecom.
  • Providing free training to candidates for better and assured performance in placement drives.
  • Conducting corporate and Sales Training in corporate and BPO's like Wipro, Camellia Institute Of Technology, Cyber Astro etc.
  • Also providing Customer Service, Soft skill and Technical Support training for my clients.

Training and Placement Manager

Orion Edutech
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
08.2011 - 09.2012
  • Company Overview: (Delhi/Kolkata)
  • Taking care of all the centers in North Zone. 29 centers.
  • Training the trainers with ERP and training process.
  • Preparing modules for V & A training.
  • Developing new training skills and implementation.
  • Visiting all center for Evaluate and Placement Audit and student feedback.
  • Taking care of the placements of the students based on their capabilities.
  • Conducting seminars in Schools and colleges.
  • Tie ups with Govt. colleges for training projects.
  • Fixing design and sites for new centers.
  • Handling a team of 92 trainers and in 29 centers in North.
  • Tie ups with Domestic and International BPO's for in house placements of candidates.
  • Tie ups with Domestic and international BPO's for Direct Placement for Companies like Wipro, HCL, IBM, SKN, ICCS etc.
  • Transferred to Kolkata HO.
  • Taking care of 27 centers of East Zone regarding training and placement.
  • Conducting TTT for the new hired trainers.
  • Sales training for trainers and students.
  • Helping centers to achieve targets.
  • Conducting seminars and placement drives for students.
  • (Delhi/Kolkata)
  • Continuously evaluated and refined internal processes, ensuring optimal efficiency and effectiveness within the placement management team.

Asst. Manager Operation

Jindal Infomedia
Ludhiana
10.2008 - 01.2011
  • Company Overview: (Ludhiana)
  • Have set up an entire 200 sitter Call Centre in Ludhiana right from scratch.
  • Started with 14 agents and a TL and ramped up to 100 in a year and 200 in 2 years.
  • Planning of incentive structure and major steps to reduce attrition.
  • Planning cost cutting strategy to improve company profit.
  • Infrastructure Design, Network Design, Server setup, Desktop designing for all 250 seats, etc.
  • Deciding SLA with Offshore Clients.
  • Bringing Inbound and Outbound Processes for the Centre (Lead Generation U.K, Debt Relief, Primus Telecom U.S, T-Mobile, US pharmacy, US Yellow Pages) NuEra telecom Australia.
  • Training & Handling a team of 10 TL's and their individual team.
  • Training the entire team for sales and VnA.
  • Recruiting agents, TL's and SME's with HR.
  • Coaching on selling skills and explaining the USP's.
  • Conducting One O One sessions to increase the productivity with TL's and agents.
  • Barging calls of agents and giving feedback on how to increase the production.
  • Checking attrition rate and retention of agents, sr. agents and TL's with new policies and R&R's.
  • Handling the Dialer.
  • Handling the entire IT with IT executives as have worked as tech support earlier.
  • Handling and Training Quality Team to make sure with the quality standards.
  • Developing new techniques and scripts for increase productivity.
  • Making daily MIS.
  • Handling the Web Designing and Web Hosting team of 14 of Jindal Infomedia.
  • Designing and deciding contents of jindalinfomedia.com and mrjin.com.
  • (Ludhiana)

Technical Team Leader

Sharon in Technologies
Chennai
11.2007 - 09.2008
  • Company Overview: (Chennai)
  • Handling team of 14 for technical support.
  • Handling issues of Level II and escalated calls.
  • Making outbound and receiving calls from customers and PC related issues.
  • Providing online support to customers by taking remote support and fixing pc problems and problems related to peripherals like printers, scanners, digital cams, and everything which can be connected to the pc.
  • Implementing new techniques for better technical support.
  • Supervising and mentoring the new agents who join the process ensuring unparalleled customer satisfaction.
  • Controlling attrition along with leave planning and absenteeism.
  • Proactively upselling our featured products & warranty service.
  • (Chennai)

Sr. Technical support executive (ISP)

IBM DAKSH
12.2004 - 10.2007
  • Company Overview: (Gurgaon)
  • Fixing any type of ISP issue with Virgin broadband customers in UK with proper tools and software.
  • Fixing customers PC issues related to broadband internet within BOS.
  • Stepping out of the BOS for better customer satisfaction if needed.
  • Making outbound calls to customer for their broadband issues and fixing them online.
  • Supervising and mentoring the new agents who join the process ensuring unparalleled customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinating with AM's & STCS in monitoring the progress, plan & motivate to get the best out of team.
  • Drafting the initial appraisal, performance, MIS & behavioral reports of junior agents to update the senior staffs like OM.
  • Active participation in Implementation & Monitoring of the Quality Process abiding by client specified service standards and project goals.
  • Maintaining healthy competition among teams across the floor and trying to excel in all areas possible.
  • (Gurgaon)

Customer Contact Officer

Colwell & Salmon
02.2003 - 12.2004
  • Company Overview: (Noida)
  • Worked for T-Mobiles, Telstra Australia, Liberty Wireless, Customer survey B2B solutions, etc.
  • Worked with Pilot process for Britannia Market survey, and UK animal medical insurance.
  • Outbound sales and B2B customer survey and market research.
  • Calling Australian customers for Britannia taking their details and explaining new insurance product of Britannia, Outbound sales Telstra Australia.
  • Floor support as and when necessary to help agents with issues they come up with during calls.
  • Was a sports spoke for internal refreshment for agents and solving transport issue with admin.
  • (Noida)

Education

BBA - EBBA

Mizoram University

Class XII - Science

C.B.S.E

Class X - undefined

C.B.S.E

Skills

  • Human Resource Management

  • Operations Management

  • Recruitment

  • IT Recruitment

  • Non IT Recruitment

  • BPO mass recruitment

  • Staff Training & Development

  • Talent acquisition

Strategic planning

Talent development

Operations management

Process improvement

Training and development

Performance evaluation

Accomplishments

  • Responsible for smooth Transition from BPO to IT for Outright Solutions Pvt Ltd. Increasing the manpower from 23 to 100+ IT developers and Designers in last 5 years.
  • Upgraded myself from recruiter to IT recruiter and then to HR Generalist and HR Manager in last 6.5 years.
  • Got the best Training and Placement award of the year from Orion Edutech.
  • Developed organization based on a vision of 'Feel the Customer Experience.' (IBM Daksh).
  • Prepared new training modules for NHT's for better customer satisfaction and low AHT for agents in IBM shop floor.
  • Earned highest incentives for consecutive 7 months for best customer satisfaction surveys.
  • Achieved a significant competitive advantage through the development and implementation 'outsourcing' support strategy for Jindal Infomedia.
  • Responsible for building a 'Best of Class' customer service and sales team for Jindal Info media.
  • Increased team from 15 to 100 in less than years while the call volume increased ten-fold for Jindal Info media.
  • Built a highly efficient tele calling team with proper training and guidance.
  • Led corporate-wide staffing initiative resulting in the expansion of Jindal Infomedia.
  • Designed and implemented Customer Service standards focusing on Quality Service Skills.
  • Introduce new training techniques for process improvement.
  • Conducted seminars in colleges with more than 900 students.

Core Leadership Qualifications

  • Human Resource Management
  • Operations Management
  • Recruitment
  • IT Recruitment
  • Non IT Recruitment
  • BPO mass recruitment
  • Staff Training & Development
  • Talent acquisition, Recruitment and Training
  • Technical Recruitment
  • New Business Development
  • Consultative Selling Strategies
  • Account Development & Retention
  • Team Building / Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Identifying Decision Makers
  • Contract Negotiation & Administration
  • Effective Presentations
  • Analytical & Conceptual Problem Solving

Key Results

  • Played a key role in ensuring the successful and consistence growth of Kolkata office. Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives and new-employee orientation.
  • Fostered a teamwork environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization. Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind branch's employee-retention within an industry where high turnover is the norm.
  • Negotiated salary offers and dozens of sign-on bonuses/relocation packages annually at both the exempt and nonexempt level.
  • Brought employees' compensation program into full compliance. Instituted preferred providers list and trained managers and associates on procedures to follow in case of ill health.
  • Wrote employee manual covering company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, Employee Leave policy and benefits information.
  • Introduced company's first formal performance review program, creating a flexible and well-inspired incentive program that was later adopted company-wide.
  • Revised job descriptions across all levels and 25+ categories. 'Shadowed' and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position.

Personal Information

Father's Name: Late. Mr. Arunoday Acharya

Timeline

Sr. Manager HR

Global Travel Experts
05.2023 - Current

Head HR (Recruitment, Training & Admin)

Outright Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2014 - 04.2023

Owner

Friends Hr Solutions
10.2012 - 12.2013

Training and Placement Manager

Orion Edutech
08.2011 - 09.2012

Asst. Manager Operation

Jindal Infomedia
10.2008 - 01.2011

Technical Team Leader

Sharon in Technologies
11.2007 - 09.2008

Sr. Technical support executive (ISP)

IBM DAKSH
12.2004 - 10.2007

Customer Contact Officer

Colwell & Salmon
02.2003 - 12.2004

Class XII - Science

C.B.S.E

Class X - undefined

C.B.S.E

BBA - EBBA

Mizoram University
Saurav AcharyaHuman Resource Manager