VIKAS YARAGATTIMATH

Learning and Technologies Group provide SaaS solutions to its customers in the space of Learning & Development and Talent Management. I was the first member of the HR team in INDIA.

• HRBP for 100+ Engineering employees across APAC region.
• Developed and executed long-term retention strategies to optimize employee engagement, resulting in improved work relationships, increased morale, enhanced productivity.
• Coached leaders of all ranks, providing guidance on HR guidelines and practices.
• Partnered with Talent Acquisition team to design, develop, and implement organization-wide policies, processes, compensation, and reward programs.
• Effectively manages constant change by communicating, collaborating, and planning across the business. Acting as a change management expert and educating the business.
• Headed the development of the POSH framework in India, also serving as the current POSH officeholder.
• Responsible for overseeing annual evaluations and mid-year assessments

Ola is India’s largest mobility platform and one of the world’s largest ride-hailing companies, serving 250+ cities across India, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. I was part of the OLA leasing vertical.

• Created and executed effective methods for onboarding new staff members
• Implemented a comprehensive talent mapping program and specialized competency framework to enhance performance management for on-roll and off-roll employees.
• Develop and implement employee engagement programs.
• Talent management involved my supervision of recruitment agencies and contract hiring processes.
• Drove efficiency in managing the HRIS system

Flipkart is India’s leading e-commerce marketplace offering over 30 million products across 70+ categories including Books, Media, Consumer Electronics and Lifestyle. I was one of the first members in the Flipkart Ads group.

• Responsible for employee onboarding and induction. Operated as the driving-force behind the success of the 'Flintern' program
• Lead Individual Development Program for selected employees through conducting skill assessment. Incremental progress was made in formulating a succession plan for critical roles
• Created and executed various HR programs such as the New Manager assimilation program, HR connect sessions, Leader Connect sessions, and Manager capability development projects.
• Facilitated in developing a BU wide hackathon event called as ‘Ideathon’
• Contributed to facilitating the timely completion of performance reviews and appraisals for the BU

JumpStart Games is the leader in creating interactive family experiences that enrich, entertain and educate.

• Oversaw all aspects of employee life cycle, from recruitment to offboarding. Led efforts in enhancing attraction, offer, onboarding, development, retention and separation processes.
• Managed the organization's HRIS system and consistently generated timely reports
• Running the rewards and benefit programs.
• Oversaw monthly payroll, conducted quarterly attrition analysis, and organized employee engagement activities.

Playdom was an online social network game developer popular on Facebook, Google+ and MySpace. Using Disney IPs to create games on social platforms.

• Executed employee onboarding and induction programs
• Oversaw the coordination of International Disney compliance and Disney's Code of Conduct programs in the Asia Pacific region, ensuring their progress and completion.
• Maintained accurate employee records using SAP DBMS.
• Oversaw implementation of rewards initiatives throughout the organization, coordinated monthly town halls, and planned team building events.