Sowmya KR
Chennai
Summary
Seasoned HR and Project Management professional with a proven track record at LTI (Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd), excelling in organizational development and performance management. Demonstrates exceptional decision-making and communication skills, successfully leading teams across global projects. Achieved 100% SLA in project deliverables, showcasing a unique blend of strategic and operational expertise. Seasoned Human Resources Manager with a history of fostering positive work environments, implementing effective HR policies, and facilitating employee development. Strengths include strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and regulatory compliance. Notable for improving organizational culture through clear communication and conflict resolution. Significant impact on retention rates and employee satisfaction in previous roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager HR
Basis Cloud Solutions Pvt Ltd
Chennai
05.2022 - Current
- Handling end to end employee lifecycle starting from Talent Acquisition till Exit across the Globe
- Talent Acquisition
- Onboarding
- Induction
- Training
- Performance Appraisal
- Organization Restructure
- Confirmations
- Internal Movements
- Payroll Processing
- Access Control System
- System Implementation and Integration of multiple systems (HR & Accounts)
- Permissions and Authorizations of all systems (HR & Accounts)
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Retention
- Separations
- Full & Final Settlement
- Leading the entire HR Team in BCS, mentoring the team members, guiding and monitoring
- Implementing various HR Policies for the Organization
- Implementing the HR Systems and Payroll System at Organization Level (requirement gathering, interacting with service providers, testing, go-live and demo post go-live)
- Taking care of all integrations within HR and from HR to other tools
- Front-ending various audits like ISO, SOC2, etc and conducting internal audits
- Implementing new processes and taking various initiatives for the betterment of employees and the organization
- Rewards and Recognitions
- Grievance Handling
- Leadership Activities at Organizational Level
- Coordinating, conducting and participating in CSR activities
- SPOC for all employee queries and Leadership Team
- Coordinating and processing Health Insurance at Organizational Level for all employees
- Organizing & Conducting Events within the Organization
- Hosting events within the organization
- Motivating employees and helping them to be positive
Project Manager (SAP Package Implementation)
LTI (Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd)
Chennai
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Interacting with Client, mentoring team members and guiding them throughout the project
- SLA monitoring for various modules within the Project
- Working on various reports
- MRM with client and presenting the monthly updates
- Ensured maintaining 100% SLA in all deliverables within the Project
Senior Consultant – SAP Package Implementation (PMO Activities)
LTI (Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd)
Chennai
08.2015 - 01.2020
- Handled PMO related activities such as:
- Resource Management – Allocating, Amending, Deallocating, etc
- Coordinating with RPM Team for onboarding the right talents to Projects
- Following up with Project Managers for timely completion of Invoicing
- MIS Reports – Monthly Invoice Status, New Projects, Project Closure, Project-wise Resource Status
- Interacting with Project Managers, Delivery Managers and Delivery Heads
- Coordinating with various Project Managers related to QMS Compliance for their respective Projects
HR Officer / Lead HR Systems (Corporate HR)
LTI (Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd)
Chennai
05.2007 - 07.2015
- Handled end to end employee lifecycle for over 4000+ employees of Chennai Location as a Team Lead
- Includes onboarding, induction, employee movements (offshore & onsite), confirmation, performance appraisal, payroll processing, leave & attendance, separation, full & final settlement, grievance handling
- Conducting Campus drive at organizational level for fresher’s recruitment
- Conducting Walk-in interviews for laterals at office premises
- Processing employee confirmations
- Handling appraisals for employees and taking feedback from Leadership Team
- Work closely with Management and Employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity & retention
- Part of Organization HR System Implementation Project (SAP) end to end which includes requirement gathering, reviewing, testing, providing sign-off and ensuring movement to production system on timely manner
- Worked on BI & BO Dashboard Reports at an organizational level
- Conduct training for all stake-holders post go-live of the process in the system
- Handling organization restructure
- Managing the team, reviewing and providing feedback for individual improvements
- Authorizations at Organizational level
- Monitoring various interfaces connected with HR System
- Conducting Internal Audits within the Organization at peer level
- Interacting with employees Business Unit wise through 'Employee Connect'
- SPOC for all employee queries and leadership team
- Defined various HR policies at organization level along with Corporate Senior Management and ensuring the same is adhered to
- Mentoring the team of HR Professionals across locations
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Madras University
MBA - Human Resources Management
Pondicherry University
Certification - Business English Communication
University of Cambridge
Diploma - Computer Applications
Shorthand - English
Skills
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Multi-tasking
- Team handling
- Guiding team members
- Time Management
- Organizational Development
- Performance Management
- Good Communication Skills
- Focused
- Knowledge sharing
- Conduct training
- Good rapport with various stakeholders
Accomplishments
- Received HR Valuable Award for taking initiatives and for top performance
- Excellence Award for HR Project Implementation
- Received Excellence Award twice for best business partner
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
- Gujarati
- Sanskrit
Technology and Tools
- Microsoft Office
- PeopleSoft HRMS 8.0
- SAP ERP
- ZOHO People
- ZOHO Payroll
- ZOHO Recruit
- ZOHO Sign
Timeline
Manager HR
Basis Cloud Solutions Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - Current
Project Manager (SAP Package Implementation)
LTI (Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd)
02.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Consultant – SAP Package Implementation (PMO Activities)
LTI (Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd)
08.2015 - 01.2020
HR Officer / Lead HR Systems (Corporate HR)
LTI (Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd)
05.2007 - 07.2015
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Madras University
MBA - Human Resources Management
Pondicherry University
Certification - Business English Communication
University of Cambridge
Diploma - Computer Applications
Shorthand - English
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