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Manager

Tapan Shah

Ahmedabad

Summary

Human Resource Management professional with 17 years' experience in diverse industry sectors (engineering & construction, design, equipment manufacturing, hydrocarbon, consulting, consumer goods, & real estate). Handled talent acquisition, learning & development, performance & talent management, change management, OD, payroll, compensation-benefits, employee engagement, HRIS, SAP-HCM implementation, HR audit.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
14
14

Certifications

Work History

Sr. Manager (Lead)-L&D, Talent Management

Adani Realty (Adani Group)
Ahmedabad
09.2019 - Current
  • Leading Learning & Development, Talent Management, OD & Change Management for the business (Joined as Manager; promoted to Sr. Manager effective Apr22).
  • Initiatives & projects implemented: Technical Competency Frameworks, Job Architecture (Job families, Unique Job Roles, UJR-Competency matrices), Job Evaluation (Hay Methodology), Assessment & Development Center (including leadership assessments), Talent Review & Succession Planning, Management & Leadership Development, Mentoring & Coaching, Employee Engagement (Gallup), New Leader Assimilation Program, New joinee orientation & assimilation programs, Buddy porgam
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.

Sr. Manager (Lead)-Learning & OD

Sintex Group
Ahmedabad
09.2016 - 09.2019
  • Lead-Learning & Development at Group level (Corporate HR).
  • Established L&D processes, systems and Learning Center.
  • Delivered trainings on negotiation skills, time management, goal-setting, performance management as an internal trainer & facilitator.
  • Learning Needs Identification (LNI), Analysis (LNA) & Fulfillment (LNF).
  • Develop training content & instructional design in coordination with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
  • Roll-out workforce capability-building plans & learning calendars.
  • Evaluate performance of trainers/facilitators & effectiveness of training programs (Kirkpatrick model).
  • Plan, conduct & evaluate new joinee orientation programs.
  • Facilitated sessions (as internal trainer-facilitator) on goal-setting, performance management, time management, negotiation skills & communication skills for staff at Head Office and manufacturing plants.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

Dy. Manager-HR (Corporate HR)

IDMC Ltd.
Anand
07.2014 - 09.2016
  • Championed SAP-HCM (R/3 EHP7) implementation [Organization Management (OM), Personnel Administration (PA), Time Management (TM), Employee & Manager Self Service (ESS-MSS), Performance Management (PMS), Recruitment (REC), Training & Event management (TEM), HR Business Objects (BI/BO)]
  • SAP-HCM implementation: Document As-Is & To-Be processes, gap analysis, conduct system audits, document business processes in form of Business Process Catalogs (BPCs), collaborate with implementation partner to design system & workflows, testing (UT, UAT & Quality), prepare Go-Live strategy & plan, conduct end-user trainings, post-implementation troubleshooting.
  • Championed implementation of new organization structure, grade structure, job roles & new HR policies for business efficiency & revamp (Implementation partner: EY)
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Performance Management: Implemented a Balanced Scorecard based PMS for first time in the business. Conducted extensive business-wide training sessions for workforce capability-building.
  • Overall HR responsibility as member of Corporate HR team.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Asst. Manager-HR

Essar Projects India Ltd. (Essar Group)
Surat
03.2012 - 06.2014
  • Compensation & Benefits, payroll processing (SAP) (~ 1200 employees across 3 locations)
  • Handled payroll audit (statutory & internal)
  • Learning & Development (needs identification, planning & fulfillment)
  • Performance Management
  • Talent Management (identification of critical positions, succession planning, development planning)
  • Employee engagement
  • Special projects handled: 1. Led implementation of ESIC for Essar Engineering Hazira unit; 2. Key member for HR integration & transition during a merger with another Group company (coordinated business transfer, HR policy & system integration, ISO integration, etc.)
  • ISO compliance
  • HR Information System
  • Facilitated business-wide sessions on Performance Management System & other capability-building trainings like Negotiation Skills, Communication Skills.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Plant HR

Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T)
Surat
07.2010 - 07.2011
  • Primary responsibility of talent acquisition (lateral & cadre hiring).
  • Created job descriptions & implemented recruitment trackers.
  • Achievements: Saved ~ Rs. 1 Crore in recruitment by managing sourcing through internal sources, databases, references, etc.
  • Closed key critical positions & nice technical skill requirements (Examples: NDT Level-III, NACE Level-II & III) through head hunting & networking (professional associations & memberships).

Officer-Corporate HR

Adani Group
Ahmedabad
07.2007 - 08.2008
  • Part of Central Recruitment Cell at Group level.
  • Talent acquisition for various businesses like Adani Enterprises, Adani Power, Adani Wilmar, Mundra Port, Adani Township, Adani Agri Logistics, Adani Infrastructure.
  • Special assignment: Deputed to Gurugram for 3 months for handling Adani Agrilogistics project, conduct manpower planning & set up a team (including HR).
  • Achievements: Onboarded ~ 500 employees in 6 months for Adani Power.

Team Lead-HR

Ethos Management & Projects Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad
10.2004 - 07.2007
  • Recruitment specialist for clients across industries like engineering-procurement-construction, pharma-biotechnology-life sciences, oil-gas-power-energy, iron & steel, chemicals-fertilizers-pesticides, etc.

Education

Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) - Human Resources Management

Sardar Patel University
Anand
04-2010

PG Diploma - Industrial Relations & Personnel Management

Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan
Ahmedabad
08-2008

Master of Science - Microbiology

Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune
07-2004

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune
07-2002

Diploma - Information Technology

Center For Development of Adv. Computing (C-DAC)
Pune
07-2001

Skills

  • Performance Management
  • Talent Assessment, Development & Management
  • Workforce Capability-Building
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Employee Engagement
  • Policy & Process Implementation
  • SAP-HCM
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Learning Agility
  • Communication Skills
  • Lateral Thinking
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Strategic planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Budgeting
  • Staff Management

Affiliations

International Association of Facilitators, Canada

Certification

  • Certified Talent Management Professional (Distinguished) (Aon Consulting, Jan24)
  • PI Certification (The Predictive index Assessment, Oct23)
  • Certified Practitioner of Competency-Based Interviewing [People Metrics (Thomas Assessments), Aug23]
  • Certified Associate Leadership & Executive Coach (Oct22)
  • Certified Life Coach (oct22)
  • Certified OD Coach (Oct22)
  • Diploma in NLP (Oct22)
  • NLP Associate Practitioner (Oct22)
  • PPA Job Certification (Thomas DISC Profiling) (Thomas Assessments, May22)
  • Certified Employee Engagement Champion (Gallup, Mar22)
  • Korn Ferry 4 Dimensions of Leadership Assessment Certification (Korn Ferry, Sept21)
  • Certified Job Evaluator [Korn Ferry (Erstwhile: Hay Group), Mar21]
  • Certified Assessment Center Analyst (Carlton Advanced Management Institute, Jul19)
  • SAP-HCM ECC 6.0 Certification, May10

Languages

Gujarati
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Accomplishments

  • 1500+ training delivery & facilitation experience for programs on Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Goal Setting, Performance Management, Time Management & Talent Assessment (Korn Ferry, DiSC, PI Assessment), 2012 to current
  • 'Digital Learning Leader' Award from Promoter & Group office to Adani Realty business, 2022-23
  • 'Best Practices in Digital Learning' Award from Promoter & Group office to Adani Realty business, 2022-23
  • Individual Spot Recognition for significant contributions to leveraging digital learning & making Adani Realty business a digital learning leader, 2022-23
  • Promoted in 09 months (from joining date) for significant contributions to SAP-HCM implementation & organization restructuring projects at IDMC, 2014 to 2016
  • Gold Champ recognition & certification as internal trainer at Essar Projects, 2013
  • Saved ~ Rs. 1 Crore at L&T by sourcing & managing recruitment internally through networking, headhunting & references, 2010 to 2011
  • Kulpati Award for 1st position in PG Diploma-IRPM, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan's Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication & Management, 2008

Personal Details

  • Birth: July-1982
  • Marital Status: Married (1 son, 1 daughter)
  • Present City; Ahmedabad, Gujarat, IN

Timeline

Sr. Manager (Lead)-L&D, Talent Management

Adani Realty (Adani Group)
09.2019 - Current

Sr. Manager (Lead)-Learning & OD

Sintex Group
09.2016 - 09.2019

Dy. Manager-HR (Corporate HR)

IDMC Ltd.
07.2014 - 09.2016

Asst. Manager-HR

Essar Projects India Ltd. (Essar Group)
03.2012 - 06.2014

Plant HR

Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T)
07.2010 - 07.2011

Officer-Corporate HR

Adani Group
07.2007 - 08.2008

Team Lead-HR

Ethos Management & Projects Pvt. Ltd.
10.2004 - 07.2007

Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) - Human Resources Management

Sardar Patel University

PG Diploma - Industrial Relations & Personnel Management

Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan

Master of Science - Microbiology

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Diploma - Information Technology

Center For Development of Adv. Computing (C-DAC)
Tapan Shah