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Shiva Shankar Naidu

Shiva Shankar Naidu

Gummidipoondi (Chennai)

Summary

Dynamic HR leader with proven expertise in strategic planning, talent management, and employee engagement. Successfully implemented impactful HR strategies, driving workforce stability and operational excellence across multiple locations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager - Corporate HR

Swiss Garnier Group of Companies
Chennai
05.2021 - Current
  • Managing multiple locations spread across Una, Himachal (2 OSD plants), Sikkim (2 OSD plants), Regional office (Mumbai), Corporate office (Chennai).
  • Managing 1500 plus work force spread in across the group with a team of 15 HR professional.
  • Spearheading budgeting processes encompassing manpower planning, recruitment, training, and welfare initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of end-to-end HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Leading talent management strategies, encompassing talent review, identification, and competency assessment to foster robust pipeline for critical positions & minimize talent gaps.
  • Designed & implemented an online Performance Management System (PMS).
  • Rollout of a comprehensive Digital HR system that covers the entire employee lifecycle.
  • Actively participating in an industry benchmarking survey and revamping Compensation Benefits policies, HR policies.
  • Partnering with the leadership team on organizational design and workforce planning.
  • Providing hands-on, recruitment support to business teams as per AOP.
  • Did good number of leaderships hiring to support business.
  • Track record in introducing 15-30-45 days feed-forward mechanism to expedite new employees to jump start within a month instead of 3 months, which enabled to achieve of high levels of the employee onboarding experience.
  • Responsible for driving Learning & Development through various interventions.
  • Has been successful in maintaining 96% of the required manpower consistently.
  • Designed and implemented Reward & Recognition process– 20% coverage of the employee base.
  • Successful in controlling attrition 10% and less against the regional average of 12%.
  • Designed and implemented Quarterly Town Hall Processes.
  • Initiated cross functional teams through Skip levels and HR One on one sessions.
  • Undertake and drive employee engagement activities and policy driven approach around various celebrations, rewarding the best employee across Plant. Plan and implement an effective Reward & Recognition program to boost employee morale and retain best talent. Making IDP, LDP and succession planning.
  • Introduced and implemented the Shift Handover concept, resulting in a 1.5-hour increase in productive uptime per shift across the group.
  • Established a robust Compliance Management System to ensure statutory compliance across the group.
  • Implementation of Employee engagement initiatives across the group like FGD/ Pulse meeting, Josh (town Hall), Celebrations
  • Organizing internal get together Functions, Farewell party, Birthday celebration, Pooja, monthly event and Annual Event

General Manager - HR

Venkat Narayana Active Ingredients PVT LTD (A Shasun Group of Company)
Nellore
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Lead HR strategies for API Plants and R&D, ensuring compliance, employee engagement, and operational excellence.
  • Oversight of all end-to-end HR, Employee Relations (ER), and administrative services, contributing to business goals and workforce stability in unionized and non-unionized set up.
  • Champion the Performance Management Process for VNAI, implementing strategies that drive performance and foster employee development across the mfg. site and corporate functions.
  • Overseeing all Hiring and Onboarding for technical functions for all formulation and API functions across India Operations for all regulated plants.
  • Understanding the manpower requirement and define suitable souring strategy like Job Portal, Social Media Hiring, Employee Referral, Walk-In-Drives and campus recruitment etc.
  • Supervising the complete recruitment cycle starting from sourcing till offer process and ensure the open position gets closed within the set timeline/ TAT
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with broader organizational goals, enhancing talent retention and engagement.
  • Monitored, controlled, and improved the productivity of employees across the site.
  • Review various HR Policy document time to time and ensure compliance with the necessary labour law compliance, timely audit of internal process.
  • Engagement of Apprentices (NATS/NAPS) as per Apprenticeship Act and maintaining all the compliance and requirements.

Senior General Manager- HR

Caplin Steriles Ltd
Chennai
04.2019 - 07.2020
  • Implemented recruitment strategies to attract top talent and enhance workforce quality.
  • Directed HR programs, policies and processes to improve operational efficiency.
  • Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
  • Worked with management to create performance measurement, employee development and employee compensation strategies.
  • Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
  • Launched wellness plans to reduce stress, boost morale and increase productivity.

Senior Manager HR

Hetero Labs Ltd
Jadcherla
06.2017 - 04.2019
  • Facilitated talent management programs to enhance employee engagement and retention.
  • Ensured compliance with labor regulations by monitoring internal practices and external environment developments.
  • Developed job descriptions and posted openings on various recruitment platforms.
  • Organized recruitment events and career fairs to attract potential candidates effectively.
  • Assisted in onboarding new hires by providing orientation materials and paperwork.
  • Developed employee engagement strategies to foster a positive workplace culture.
  • Implemented HR policies ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.
  • Collaborated with department heads to align HR initiatives with business goals.
  • Resolved employee relations issues through effective communication and mediation techniques.
  • Developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, procedures and systems in line with organizational objectives.

Senior Manager - HRBP

Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd
Chennai
08.2010 - 06.2017

Executive - HR

Piramal Healthcare Ltd
Chennai
11.2005 - 08.2010

Education

Talent Management -

XLRI Jamshedpur

MBA (HR) -

ISBM (Indian School of Business Management)

PG Dip in Personal Management and Industrial Relations (PMIR) -

B. Com -

DG Vaishnav College
Chennai

Skills

  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
  • Power BI
  • SAP Success factor

Certification

  • Certified Performance Appraisal Manager from V skills
  • Certified C&B manager from V skills
  • Certified OKR professional from Fitbots, Singapore
  • Certified SA 8000 internal auditor by TUV

References

  • Mr. Azadar Khan, Sr. VP (Corp Relations), Sun Pharma
  • Mr. Devesh Srivastava, Global HR Director, Apotex Inc.

Languages

English (Proficient), Tamil (Proficient), Telugu (Proficient- Nativity), Hindi (Moderate), Kannada (Moderate), Malayalam (Moderate), English, Tamil

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/21/81

Trainings Participated

  • Trained by Mr. Vivek Paranjape (Former CHRO of Reliance Industries) through SHRM for Strategic HR Business Partner
  • Trained by McKinsey & Company for Effective recruitment skills

Timeline

General Manager - Corporate HR

Swiss Garnier Group of Companies
05.2021 - Current

General Manager - HR

Venkat Narayana Active Ingredients PVT LTD (A Shasun Group of Company)
07.2020 - 05.2021

Senior General Manager- HR

Caplin Steriles Ltd
04.2019 - 07.2020

Senior Manager HR

Hetero Labs Ltd
06.2017 - 04.2019

Senior Manager - HRBP

Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd
08.2010 - 06.2017

Executive - HR

Piramal Healthcare Ltd
11.2005 - 08.2010

Talent Management -

XLRI Jamshedpur

MBA (HR) -

ISBM (Indian School of Business Management)

PG Dip in Personal Management and Industrial Relations (PMIR) -

B. Com -

DG Vaishnav College
Shiva Shankar Naidu