Pune Division, Maharashtra, India
Global HR Professional with 10 years of experience across Talent Acquisition, HR Strategy & Operations, Change Management, Automation & Digitalization, Policy Governance, and Vendor Management. Proven expertise in setting up HR functions for new entities, supporting global HR policy design, and driving employee engagement across Asia and EMEA. Skilled at aligning HR practices with business needs, ensuring compliance, and enhancing employee experience.
Spearheaded the setup of Workato’s India entity, including drafting and implementing India-specific HR policies, compliance frameworks, and the Employee Handbook. Manage POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) compliance for India, including policy creation, awareness programs, and Internal Committee governance. Support in drafting and implementing global HR policies and training across Asia and EMEA, ensuring alignment with local statutory requirements and cultural contexts. Act as the India HR subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance on onboarding, induction, payroll, benefits, grievance management, and compliance. Drive policy governance and regulatory compliance, ensuring seamless integration of local and global HR frameworks. Collaborate with global HR leadership on initiatives such as remote work enablement, employee engagement, and cross-cultural workforce alignment. Manage vendor partnerships (insurance, payroll, HR services), ensuring cost optimization, service quality, and compliance. Partner with leadership on sensitive employee relations matters, including grievance resolution and employee experience enhancement.
Managed employee database and implemented SuccessFactors HRMS for real-time operations. Delivered HR services aligned with corporate objectives and compliance with labor laws. Orchestrated onboarding and exit processes, supported Business HRs with HRMS activities, and managed employee transfers. Led digitalization of employee lifecycle, resulting in streamlined operations and enhanced efficiency. Coordinated vendor selection and negotiation for timely project completion.