Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
A TISS Alumnus with more than two decades of Multi Sector (Financial Services, Information Technology, Pharma & Manufacturing), leadership level HR and Talent Management expertise..... Over last 20 years as Corporate HR Head, having significant contribution in Designing HR Strategies & Policies, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Change Management, Organizational & People Development, Conflict Resolution, Coaching & Mentoring, Post M&A Integration, Restructuring & Organization Development with well known Corporate(s). More than 20 years as creative result oriented HR generalist and successful in Managing HR, People Development, Industrial Relations & HR Processes Implementation. Self-starter and adept at building grounds-up the HR division from scratch. Handled multi location HR activities (National and International as well) and managed large workforce. Successfully managed Multiple Union Scenarios/Union Negotiations / Wage settlements (long term) and handled Contract Labour Management as well.. Specialties: Start-up expertise, Talent Management, Strategies, Policies & Procedures, Learning & Development, PMS, Manpower Assessment & Planning, Right Sizing, HRMIS, Career & Succession Planning, OD & HR Operations.
Part of Leadership team & Heading the entire group HR activities for the 5 Business verticals, i.e, Automobiles, Mottorrad, Infrastructure, Marine & Polaris and Insurance Broking.
Head of HR, for the Group supporting the 3Business verticals, i.e., Chemical, Engineering & Electrical Contacts.
Part of Senior Mgmt, STRATCOM & CFT (Cross Functional) Group and actively interfaced on: - Efi implementation across Operations, Supply chain, Sales, Shop Floor & Finance etc. - New business unit acquisition from Mac Millan @ Chennai - 3PL business outsource & Warehouse - Process consolidation and cost reduction etc. Preparation & implementation of detailed HR Policies & Procedures. Implementation of incentive scheme across the organization. Evolved new organization structure with proper reporting lines. Introduced new PMS and a comprehensive competency mapping right from recruitment stage Evolved Strategies on: - Learning & Development - Recruitment & Retention - Rewards & Recognition Initiated & Lead CSR Initiative, “Muskaan” a program on up-liftment for unprivileged children Introduced internal communication process, quarterly news letter. Centralized the processes for Facilities Management System thereby leading to cost controls. Completed all statutory norms (as per the factory & Shops & Est. Act) & EHS in all respects Successfully made Inactive ‘the Union activities’ one of the Plant @ Chennai.
Involved in more than four M&A integration strategies and procedures from HR Perspective. Apart from the Corporate HR, effectively handled R&D (API & Formulation) streamlined all HR activities while handling scientists as well. Streamlined the Recruitment, L&D, PMS, Rewards & Recognition, Employee Engagement & Retention strategies for R&D division. Successfully managed the grievance redressal cell for R&D. Active involvement and successful SAP Implementation within one year Reduced attrition to 18% from 28% through effective talent engagement process. Initiated & Lead “Role Directory” for the organization Consolidated external recruitment agencies for a better cost effectiveness Implemented recruitment strategy on “Gender Mix” for the field staff. Effectively handled “Field HR” activities including their recruitment Framed policies & procedures, especially on communication for cost effectiveness Created a “Feel good factor” through a regular interaction sessions with the Chairman.