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Vivek Chandrasekar

Chennai

Summary

Driven, decisive and experienced Human Resources professional, with several year career history in sales and strategic business growth. Customer-focused professional with a talent for building strong client relationships, delivering tailored solutions, and fostering engagement. Skilled in cultivating revenue and growing profit channels. Adept at aiding in product marketing efforts and providing innovative HR solutions for complex problems. Proven track record of achieving exceptional results and driving significant organizational growth. High integrity-driven professional and believe in holding up to high standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner, Equity

E&Y India
Chennai
08.2019 - Current
  • Led HR Managed Services at E&Y, across India and EMEA regions.
  • Established Managed Services division for E&Y from inception.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to drive revenue growth across the country. Achieved a turnover of INR 125 Cr for the last financial year, recording a YoY growth of 38%.
  • Achieved a cumulative revenue of INR 550 Cr over the last 5+ years.
  • Collaborated with clients to establish over 60 Global Capability Centers in India
  • Led a diverse portfolio of clients in various industries, including BFSI, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and finance.
  • Collaborated with AI-tech firms to execute the complete employee lifecycle process (hire to retire).
  • Established national accounts while overseeing large conglomerates. Maximized client retention through strategic management of key accounts.
  • Extensive experience in HR transformation services, change management, and organizational redesign for clients.
  • Managed a team of 600+ employees across EMEA and India.
  • Mentored and developed a strong, formidable leadership team of Directors and Sr. Partners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Partner HRO

BDO, India
Chennai
10.2017 - 08.2019
  • Drove successful client acquisition and sustained overall business growth.
  • Developed capabilities through strategic program design and delivery.
  • I was instrumental in building the HRO practice for BDO network firms and creating the center of excellence for HRO based in India, serving 180+ countries within the BDO global network.
  • Positioned the unit to be ranked among emerging and high-performing units at BDO India.
  • Headed a diverse team of over 200 HRO consultants at BDO India.
  • Provided staffing, RPO solutions, and global payroll services to over 280 clients worldwide. Executed Global HRO Projects for diverse international clientele.

Co-Founder & COO

Talent Takeaways
Chennai
07.2016 - 10.2017
  • Co-founded HR startup focused on flexible staffing solutions and HR automation.
  • Created robust market footprints across multiple international locations.
  • Managed a workforce of 80 team members serving 140+ global clients.
  • Established an RPA vertical within the startup, enabled client transformation of HRSS via RPA.

Head of HR

Mahindra & Mahindra (R&D Farm Sector)
Chennai
07.2014 - 07.2016
  • Led team developing Employee Value Proposition for Automotive and Farm Equipment Sectors.
  • Spearheaded initiatives like the Emerging Leaders Program, Young Mahindra, and Rise Mahindra Leadership Competencies.
  • Developed Reward and Recognition framework alongside Rise Mahindra Leadership Competencies
  • Designed succession pipeline for critical leadership positions in Automotive & Farm Equipment Sectors at AFS Mahindra
  • Enhanced Hi Pot identification processes and design methods
  • Partnered in Shared Services conceptualization at AFS Mahindra, developed business case, and completed project successfully.

Senior HR Manager

HDFC Bank
Chennai
05.2013 - 07.2014
  • HR Representative at the BU level for all employee communiqués relating to the changes and new initiatives launched from time to time.
  • Led competency management programs at HDFC Bank
  • Designed and implemented targeted interventions to boost employee engagement levels
  • Spearheaded reward mechanisms implementation for BU
  • Implemented solutions optimizing efficiency at HDFC Bank

HR Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai
06.2008 - 04.2013
  • Part of the M&A team at Cognizant, involved in the HR process integration of UBS with Cognizant.
  • Core member in creating the EWS (Early Warning System) framework at BFS - An initiative rolled out to manage attrition at Cognizant.
  • Instrumental in revamping the R&R program at Cognizant and played a pivotal role in taking this process globally within the organization.
  • Part of the core HR team involved in Designing HR scorecards for the HR fraternity@ Cognizant

Senior Executive, HR

Elite Shipping Synergies
Chennai
05.2007 - 05.2008

Education

PGD - Human Resources Management

St Joseph's College of Business Administration
Bangalore
05-2007

Bachelor of Commerce -

Vivekananda College
Chennai
05-2005

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Key client relationships
  • Business Relationship Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Team Building Leadership
  • HRIS and HRMS
  • Budget Administration
  • Business Management
  • HR management

Affiliations

  • I am a fitness enthusiast and a regular at Gym and Yoga. I follow Cricket with the highest levels of enthusiasm and have owned the streets during my childhood, playing the game. I read to calm my mind and to seek life lessons, I enjoy travelling and exploring the world at times.

Accomplishments

  • Awarded as the Best performing Partner in the APREC council meeting held at BDO Indonesia
  • Awarded as the “Highly enterprising partner” at BDO India in terms of building a unique practice & winning large international mandates.
  • Recognized by ET as Building/ leading one of the top 50 enterprising start up’s in India
  • Rewarded the “Special Initiatives Award” for championing the Innovation cell @ Cognizant &Adjudged as Bright Spark -an innovative idea launched in strengthening Brand Mahindra
  • Successfully completed a international certification course on “HR strategically influencing business “
  • Was part of the core strategic team of “Indian Staffing Federation “
  • Won a “Quest for the Best” award 2015 @ Mahindra for the most innovative idea/ Branding Mahindra as the top 50 most admired brands
  • Was selected to participate in CII workshop " Transforming HR through Social Media ", was awarded as the best presenter amongst Top 20 companies in India
  • Won the “HR Re-Define (RED) Excellence” award for two consecutive quarters in 2011. This award is awarded for significant contribution in HR, as recognized by the senior HR global leadership at Cognizant
  • Won the “Business Enabler” award, awarded by Business unit in appreciation for rendering continuous support to the business and collaborating as the best Business partner in Cognizant
  • Won an award under the Special Award Category, for rolling out ‘Celebrating Cognizant’, which was a mega scale engagement initiative program.
  • Active member of the Campus Recruitment team & visited all colleges across India.
  • Completed a course on HR Analytics and Reporting at Cognizant / Completed green belt category on Six Sigma
  • Designed and established the “BFS Spectra”, an online communication channel for the BU employees.
  • Was a part of the core team for Global Assimilation Program. The program involved development and implementation of a structured induction program for all new joinees across the organization
  • Part of the core team of “1C” program, involved in creating a one-stop communication link for the employees @ CTS
  • Led the bank’s financial inclusion expansion in AP for 20 new branch launches and won a Gold Star award from the CPO of HDFC Bank
  • Participated in the development of IT systems for HR domain – E-req system design and development of SAP system for the organization and won the " Innovative thought of the year"

Timeline

Partner, Equity

E&Y India
08.2019 - Current

Partner HRO

BDO, India
10.2017 - 08.2019

Co-Founder & COO

Talent Takeaways
07.2016 - 10.2017

Head of HR

Mahindra & Mahindra (R&D Farm Sector)
07.2014 - 07.2016

Senior HR Manager

HDFC Bank
05.2013 - 07.2014

HR Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2008 - 04.2013

Senior Executive, HR

Elite Shipping Synergies
05.2007 - 05.2008

PGD - Human Resources Management

St Joseph's College of Business Administration

Bachelor of Commerce -

Vivekananda College
Vivek Chandrasekar