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Sumit Abrol

Thane

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief – Human Resources

Mahindra Accelo Limited
Mumbai
02.2017 - Current
  • Leading Talent Acquisition & Management, Performance Management, Leave Management, Digital HR Portfolio for 5 Joint Venture Companies into Mobily & Energy Segment (Steel Processing – Automobile Steel, Electrical Steel, Home Appliances, Auto Recycling, Auto Components, New Product Development, and Purlins).
  • Scope: HO, 13 Processing Centres (India, UAE, and Indonesia), and 8 Recycling Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF)
  • Leading in designing and implementing high-quality systems and processes in the areas of Talent Acquisition, On-boarding, Orientation, Performance Management, Talent Management, Rewards, and Recognition at the Group Level (Six Entities).
  • Designing and executing recruitment strategies to attract, evaluate, and hire qualified candidates.
  • End-to-end strategizing, leadership hiring, and onboarding across the group.
  • Managing end-to-end mass hiring and onboarding by the HR team.
  • Managing end-to-end campus hiring, branding, and EVP creation at reputable campuses.
  • COE role: to curate and manage HR Special Projects - policies drafting, SOPS, HR Manual, etc.
  • End-to-end business partnering to line management in support and execution of people and business strategies, contributing to business success.
  • Organization Designing & Job Description scripting as part of HR transformation project.
  • Conceptualize and implement Talent Management initiatives by aptly designing Succession Planning Strategies: Buy vs Build approach, and execute the career path for HIPOs.
  • Oversee PMS process in working with managers to set performance goals, provide feedback, and develop improvement plans, monitor, and report on performance metrics and trends.
  • Work on ensuring that the Reward strategy and framework support the overall Talent Management strategy, implementing impactful Performance Appraisal systems.
  • Recently Implemented Success Factors for Recruit, Onboarding, Employee Central, and Offboarding.
  • 2nd Phase scheduled for Performance Management, Learning Management System, Compensation Management, and Analytics.
  • Attrition Management by adopting impactful retention processes in On-boarding, Talent Management, Reward & Recognition Programs, Infant Attrition, Policies amendments, etc.
  • Conceptualize, design, and organize training programs, facilitation events partnered with business leaders to timely and tied to business results, drive alignment across the matrix, formulation of TNI calendar, and IDP roll out for HIPOs employees across the group.
  • Driving the Pulse Survey's and interventions for the organization, based on the survey findings and last mile integration.
  • Employee life cycle management of onboarding, Induction Confirmation, Exit Interview.
  • To formulate and implement programs and processes for ensuring employee engagement, with a high level of involvement of the people in their jobs.
  • HR Analytics & Digitization: Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and the implementation of cutting-edge HR technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Hands-on experience in SAP/SuccessFactors.
  • Establishing an excellent network across industries by engaging in various seminars and conclaves.
  • Lead Sustainability, D&I, Corporate Governance, and TMW Assessments.
  • Coaching and mentoring the direct and indirect HR reportees.

HR Lead (Manager HR Capacity)

Ion Exchange (India) Ltd.
Mumbai
08.2013 - 02.2017
  • Lead HR for 5 Sales Divisions (Home Water Solutions, Commercial Water Solutions, Institutional Sales, Channel Sales & Rural Sales) in Ion Exchange (I) Ltd, (Handling 550+ employees at different locations) reporting to Executive Director & Vice President, HR
  • Directing critical HR programs encompassing Benefits/Compensation, Staffing, Organizational Development, Employee Relations, and Regulatory Compliance
  • Working on Annual recruitment plan and tracking of the annual training calendar developed in conjunction with the various Heads of departments and other stakeholders
  • Maintaining smooth implementation of HR policies for manpower planning, recruitment, induction, payroll management, orientation and development through career progression & succession planning
  • Using grievance redressal mechanism by interacting with employees
  • Developing and implementing performance appraisal process, significantly improving employee skills and motivation
  • Liaising with Government & Statutory authorities and fulfilling their administrative requirements & needs
  • Co-coordinating with the Heads of different departments, vendors and other stakeholders for understanding their issues and providing them with appropriate solutions
  • Advising and coaching line managers on all employee relations issues to minimize risk to the company whilst being fair and reasonable
  • Contributing to the development of Group HR initiatives, policies and procedures
  • Increasing awareness and uptake of company benefits; reviewing and reintroducing the absence policy, including triggers points to reduce persistent short-term absence
  • Conceptualizing induction and training methods; implementing practical development programmes which lead to tangible improvements in individual and overall organizational performance
  • Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care
  • Designed & Implemented Incentive Policy, Management Trainee policy & Joining Allowance Policy

Manager - HR & Admin (Corporate)

J.M. Baxi Group
06.2008 - 08.2013
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Deployed an online system for performance management.
  • Performed gap analysis to identify areas needing improvement.
  • Provided detailed onboarding to ensure smooth integration into the company.
  • Implemented procedures enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Aligned HR strategies with organizational goals to support business leaders.
  • Outline HR-driven strategies to meet business objectives through staffing.
  • Engaged with stakeholders to define needs.
  • Created and revised structural layouts to align with evolving needs.
  • Developed comprehensive position descriptions across organization.
  • Provided support for country-wide hiring initiatives.
  • Facilitated seamless integration for new employees.
  • Optimized employee evaluation and compensation cycle.
  • Monitored and managed tasks in alignment with the yearly Performance Management Calendar.
  • Spearheaded business collaboration for seamless HR initiatives.
  • Optimized the appraisal process following established corporate guidelines.
  • Assessed competencies to guide career development.
  • Delivered targeted training to increase employee awareness where necessary.
  • Evaluated attrition based on factors such as reason for leaving, gender, education level, years of experience, projects, and units.
  • Communicated results and strategic suggestions to leadership team.
  • Led briefing sessions detailing procedural guidelines for new recruits.
  • Directed initiatives of Cultural and Sports committee.
  • ISO 9001:2008 Certified Internal Trainer
  • Collaborated with department managers to determine technical and soft skills training needs.
  • Prepared annual training calendar and obtained senior management approval.
  • Instructed workshops on Public Relation Etiquettes and Communication Skills.
  • Align development initiatives with business goals and individual needs.
  • Monitored budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness.

Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition & Development

Sports Station (I) Pvt. Ltd.
07.2006 - 06.2008
  • Company Overview: A Retail Organization (Franchisee of International Brands - Nike, Levis, Dockers, H2O+, and Shoetree, and Luxury Brands - Salvatore Ferragamo, Fratelli Rossetti, and Aigner)
  • Independently handled the entire gamut of human resource function of the west zone, employing 250 employees.
  • Tracking, identifying, and screening sales personnel through the process of headhunting, contacts, and referrals, and managing the induction process.
  • Undertake numerous development initiatives pertaining to personnel, employee relations, training and development, welfare policies, and practices.
  • Assessing training needs, arranging, and providing need-based training sessions to personnel.
  • Overall coordination of manpower planning, recruitment, induction, and training programs of the company.
  • Successfully implementing the performance appraisal process and devising career plans for high-potential employees, while grooming them for retention in the brands.
  • Playing a significant role in employee retention by sorting out employee grievances and keeping track of exit interviews.
  • Ensuring statutory compliances by maintaining proper records of E.S.I.
  • Resolve day-to-day departmental disputes/issues along with Regional Brand Head.
  • Ensure discipline, amicable work atmosphere, immaculate housekeeping and appropriate security & safety of the west zone
  • Organizing Employee Engagement activities such as Sports day, Outing, and Festive Celebration.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
  • Visit Stores & develop relations with staff to retain employees
  • Seek regular feedback about new joined employees for 1st 90 days
  • Identify star performers in the region.
  • Analyze attrition in region
  • Coordinate with Head Office for new initiatives.

Recruitment Coordinator

Eureka Forbes Limited
02.2004 - 07.2006
  • Managed recruitment Drives, ensuring all necessary paperwork was completed accurately and on time.
  • Coordinated with hiring managers to determine staffing needs, create job descriptions, and identify ideal candidate criteria.
  • Conducted orientation sessions for newly hired employees, providing them with detailed information about company policies, procedures, benefits.
  • Participated in college career fairs to recruit top talent for current openings within the organization.
  • Oversaw training support and mobilized candidate databases from various sources.
  • Organize onboarding events to familiarize employees with business operations.
  • Ensured efficient filing of HR records.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

Welingker Institute
Mumbai

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Talent management
  • Recruitment, Employer Branding, Campus Hiring
  • HR Business Partner, Compliance
  • Employee engagement
  • HR Automation
  • Data analytics
  • Stakeholder management
  • Time management abilities
  • Adaptability, problem-solving aptitude
  • SAP, Succes Factor

Languages

  • English, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: November 28, 1981
  • Marital Status: Married

Locationpreference

Mumbai, Maharashtra

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chief – Human Resources

Mahindra Accelo Limited
02.2017 - Current

HR Lead (Manager HR Capacity)

Ion Exchange (India) Ltd.
08.2013 - 02.2017

Manager - HR & Admin (Corporate)

J.M. Baxi Group
06.2008 - 08.2013

Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition & Development

Sports Station (I) Pvt. Ltd.
07.2006 - 06.2008

Recruitment Coordinator

Eureka Forbes Limited
02.2004 - 07.2006

Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

Welingker Institute

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