SWATI MEHTA
Vadodara
Summary
Seasoned HR leader with a proven track record at Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd, enhancing organizational culture and driving strategic workforce planning. Skilled in executive coaching and compliance management, I've successfully implemented transformative HR strategies, significantly boosting employee engagement and operational excellence. Expert in navigating complex employee relations and fostering a productive, harmonious workplace environment. Strategic Human Resources Vice President known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Specialize in talent management, organizational development, and employee relations. Excel in negotiation, leadership, and strategic planning to drive company success. Bring valuable soft skills such as empathy, communication, and problem-solving to every aspect of the role.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Head HR (Vice President) People Culture and SBP - Commercial and Strategy
Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
10.2019 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with legal counsel on various labor law matters including collective bargaining agreements or union negotiations.
- Created staff teams based on employee strengths and made adjustments to promote overall productivity.
- Assisted department heads in developing succession plans for critical roles within their teams.
- Coached senior leaders on effective management techniques including communication styles, conflict resolution and team building strategies.
- Reported on workplace health and safety compliance to superiors.
- Liaised between management and employees by relaying work information, adjustments and grievances.
- Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Developed and implemented human resources policies and procedures.
Head Employee Relations
Britannia Industries Ltd
Bangalore
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Served as Head of employee Relations, ensured harmonious employee relations across all plants , redesigned organisation structures and developed strategic HR plans to support the company's centennial goals.
Associate Director- HR (Sales & Marketing and Manufacturing)
PERFETTI Van Melle India Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Led HR interventions, streamlined statutory compliance and partnered with BCG on business transformation initiatives.
Chief General Manager - HR&ER
Escorts Ltd.
Faridabad
10.2013 - 04.2016
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team on long-term planning efforts.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Managed HR functions for multiple strategic business units, coordinated transformational programs and strategised restoring operations.
ER-Head for Green Field Project
Colgate-Palmolive (I) Ltd.
Sanand
01.2013 - 09.2013
- Formulated people strategies, established people systems and led learning processes in compliance with global framework for a strategic green field site.
Unit HR Head
Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
Silvassa
10.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed performance process , capability building and employee engagement intototives contributing to the company's operational excellence for strategic site of HUL.
Head - Industrial Platform, India HRSS
Schneider-Electric India
Bangalore
09.2008 - 09.2011
- Initially joined as Plant HR Manager in Vadodara and then moved into Global Role
- Pivotal in setting up the India Industrial Platform , providing operations support to multiple manufacturing plants and driving HR metrics and analytics.
HRBP- R & D and Corporate HR- Corporate- R&D
Alembic Ltd.
Baroda
01.2006 - 09.2008
Senior Executive HR
JCT Electronics
Vadodara
08.1996 - 12.2005
Education
PGCHRM -
01.2015
- Rank Holder
- GPA: CGPA- 6.7 out of 8
LLB -
01.1998
GPA: 60%
PG Diploma - IRPM
01.1994
GPA: 62.3%
MSW - Generic
01.1992
- Rank Holder
- GPA: CGPA- 6.7 out of 8
B.A - Economics
01.1990
GPA: 63.3%
Skills
- Workforce planning
- Executive coaching
- HR budgeting
- Compliance management
- Employee relations
- Job analysis
- FMLA administration
- Organizational culture
- Employee engagement
- Global HR experience
- Organizational development
Languages
Bengali
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Gujarati
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Head HR (Vice President) People Culture and SBP - Commercial and Strategy - Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd
10.2019 - 12.2024
Head Employee Relations - Britannia Industries Ltd
02.2018 - 05.2019
Associate Director- HR (Sales & Marketing and Manufacturing) - PERFETTI Van Melle India Pvt Ltd
04.2016 - 01.2018
Chief General Manager - HR&ER - Escorts Ltd.
10.2013 - 04.2016
ER-Head for Green Field Project - Colgate-Palmolive (I) Ltd.
01.2013 - 09.2013
Unit HR Head - Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
10.2011 - 01.2013
Head - Industrial Platform, India HRSS - Schneider-Electric India
09.2008 - 09.2011
HRBP- R & D and Corporate HR- Corporate- R&D - Alembic Ltd.
01.2006 - 09.2008
Senior Executive HR - JCT Electronics
08.1996 - 12.2005
XLRI - PGCHRM,
MS University - LLB,
Bhartiya Vidhya Bhavan - PG Diploma, IRPM
MS University - MSW, Generic
MS University - B.A, Economics
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