T. V. Sambasiva Rao
Kakinada
Summary
Professional Summery
Strategic and results-driven HR leader with over 20 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, FMCG, and power industries. Expertise in greenfield project HR setup, industrial relations, talent management, and employee engagement. Effective in managing unionized environments, implementing large-scale organizational development initiatives, and designing robust HR policies for employee satisfaction and operational efficiency. Currently leading HR & Admin functions as GM - HR & Admin for Lyfius Pharma and Qule Pharma's 2,500-strong workforce with a dedicated team of 25. Proven success in strategic HR interventions, leadership development, and compliance management. Recognized for exceptional contributions to employee readiness, policy formulation, and stakeholder relations, earning industry-wide accolades.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GM - HR & Admin
Lyfius Pharma & Qule Pharma
05.2024 - Current
- Spearhead HR and administrative operations at a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, setting up HR systems and policies for a workforce of 2,500.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
- Conducted pre-task planning to identify, record and report errors and safety issues.
- Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Promoted employee engagement with organizational objectives during new employee orientations and industry conventions.
- Coordinated new hire onboarding, completing background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Conducted job analysis, salary surveys and market analysis to deliver competitive compensation and benefits packages.
- Provided thoughtful and engaging new employee onboarding presentations to energize workforce and set organizational expectations.
- Facilitated employee relations, benefits administration and performance management initiatives to support workforce needs.
- Supervised job interviews and conducted exit surveys to verify compliance with HR best practices.
- Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
- Coordinated employee placements and administrative details.
- Drafted and documented employee handbook and company policies to reduce compliance risks.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive human resources policies and procedures in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
- Conducted check-ins with employees to assess workplace health and personnel engagement.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
Lead HR Consultant
Restory Helathytech Pvt Ltd
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Contributed to business and HR functions by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes.
- Assessed client feedback and delivered information to management for corrective action.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Participated on local and organization-wide committees that focused on projects that moved organization forward and towards meeting strategic goals.
Head HR & Admin, IR
JSW Cement Limited
03.2016 - 12.2022
- Directed HR operations for southern manufacturing plants, ensuring strong IR and employee relations through proactive engagement strategies.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Sr. Manager HR & Admin (Greenfield Project)
Kellogg India Private Limited
09.2013 - 03.2016
- Established HR infrastructure for a greenfield project at Sri City, recruiting 168 crew members and 19 management staff within project timelines.
- Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Ordered new equipment and inventory and scheduled repairs for damaged equipment.
- Executed appropriate staffing and budgetary plans to align with business forecasts.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
HR Manager (Greenfield Project)
Silkroad Sugar Pvt Ltd (EID Parry & Cargill)
07.2008 - 08.2013
- Built HR functions from scratch, achieving full compliance with local and national statutory requirements.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for many-employee company.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
HR Business Partner
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)
06.2005 - 07.2008
- Effectively managed complex labor issues, implementing VRS and managing rival unions to maintain factory harmony.
- Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Facilitated team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
Education
Ph.D. - Human Resource Management
Nagarjuna University
Guntur06.2016
Skills
- HR Strategy & Leadership: Strategic planning, policy design, HRIS implementation
- Industrial Relations & Union Negotiation: Negotiation, LTS management, VRS execution
- Greenfield Project HR: HR setup, facility management, workforce readiness programs
- Employee Engagement & Retention: Engagement planning, well-being initiatives, culture building
- Talent Acquisition & Development: Campus hiring, competency mapping, leadership pipelines
- Compensation & Benefits: Benchmarking, PMS implementation, rewards & recognition
- Leadership and Influence
- Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
- Adaptability and Crisis Management
- Organizational Development
- Corporate Communications
- Staff Training and Development
- Human Resources Management
- Operations Management
- Business Analysis
- Program Administration
- Contract Negotiations
- Workflow Planning
- Budgeting and cost control strategies
- Team training and development
- Succession Planning
- Leadership and team building
- Revenue and Market Expansion
- Risk Mitigation
- Inventory Control
- Employee Scheduling
- Cost analysis and savings
- Safety assurance
- Budgeting and cost control
- Time Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Cross-functional team management
- Human Resources Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Matrix Management
Accomplishments
- Staffing - Worked directly with Human Resources to streamline hiring and onboarding process.
- Business Development: - Spearheaded acquisition of two competitor companies.Established and managed partner relationships on a daily basis. Developed new marketing strategy which increased customer base by 23%.
- Successful Implementation of 3 Greenfield Projects including drawing the policies and processes (Roshini Power Tech and Kellogg’s)
- Successful Implementation of OD intervention of SMT concept for process improvement, operational efficiency, leadership development and Employee Engagement (Murugappa & Kellogg's).
- Successful implementing the Digitalization of Darwinbox of HRMIS tool.
Certification
- DuPont Safety Certification (2006)
- MDP HR Training – Symbiosis (2007)
- Accelerated Leadership Program – IIM Bangalore (2018)
- SHRM Certification (2020)
- Strategic Leadership Programme – IIM Ahmedabad (2022)
Languages
Telugu
English
Hindi
Tamil
City
Kakinada
Notableaccomplishments
- Kellogg’s Star Award for outstanding contributions to the startup of the Sri City Plant.
- ALP Winner’s Trophy by SHRM - JSW Cement (2020).
- Recognized by HUL leadership for successfully managing multi-union VRS and plant closure initiatives with no disruption.
Personal Information
Location Preference: PAN India
Additional Information
· DuPont Safety Certificate - 2006
· MDP HR Training from Symbiosis - 2007
· Accelerated Leadership training from IIM Bangalore -2018
· SHRM – Aug 2020
· Strategic Leadership Programme, IIM Ahmedabad - 2022
Software
SAP
Darwinbox
HR ONE
Microsoft Teams
Office 365
Timeline
GM - HR & Admin
Lyfius Pharma & Qule Pharma
05.2024 - Current
Lead HR Consultant
Restory Helathytech Pvt Ltd
01.2023 - 04.2024
Head HR & Admin, IR
JSW Cement Limited
03.2016 - 12.2022
Sr. Manager HR & Admin (Greenfield Project)
Kellogg India Private Limited
09.2013 - 03.2016
HR Manager (Greenfield Project)
Silkroad Sugar Pvt Ltd (EID Parry & Cargill)
07.2008 - 08.2013
HR Business Partner
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)
06.2005 - 07.2008
- DuPont Safety Certification (2006)
- MDP HR Training – Symbiosis (2007)
- Accelerated Leadership Program – IIM Bangalore (2018)
- SHRM Certification (2020)
- Strategic Leadership Programme – IIM Ahmedabad (2022)
Ph.D. - Human Resource Management
Nagarjuna University
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