Shankar G.N.

HR Professional | HR100under30 Young Leader | Driving People-First Strategy in Manufacturing | ER/IR & Compliance | Talent & Wellbeing Champion

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

Skilled and Competent HR Professional with 8.10 years of experience in leadership and management of full range of HR Functions - Statutory Compliances, Employee Discipline, Contract Labour Management, Industrial Relations, Union Management, Recruitment, On-boarding & Induction, ELC Management & HRIS with Success Factors, People Strong platforms, Learning & Development, Apprenticeship Management, HR Metrics and reports, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Employee Welfare & Grievance Management, Safety, Health & Wellness. - Good interpersonal and analytical skills, self-initiated person with innovative ideas, for a continuous improvement of the organization. - Possess High Levels of perseverance & Zeal for continual learning

Experience

  • Assistant Manager - HR at ITC Limited
    Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    HR Business Partner for PMD & SMD manufacturing functions, partnering with business and functional leaders to drive workforce effectiveness, Organisational capability and employee experience. Key Responsibilities: • Drive Employee Relations initiatives and foster a positive industrial relations climate through proactive employee engagement, grievance handling, and conflict resolution. • Manage disciplinary processes, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant resolution of employee conduct matters in line with organizational policies. • Drive Performance Management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, talent discussions, and capability development interventions. • Lead Learning & Development initiatives, including leader-led learning practices, technical and behavioral capability-building programs, and workforce development interventions. • Spearhead employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives aimed at enhancing workplace culture, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness. • Coordinate SA8000 compliance requirements, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to promote ethical workplace practices. • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on workforce planning, onboarding, employee communication, and change management initiatives. • Oversee employee housing and guest house facilities to support employee welfare and stakeholder experience.

  • Asian Paints ()
    • Senior Executive - Human Resources
      Apr 2024 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Executive II - Human Resources
      Apr 2022 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs

      Handled Employee Discipline, Statutory Compliances, IMS, BSC and Commercial Audits, Manufacturing Excellence - TRACC, Occupational Health Centre, BBS Occupational Wellbeing, Dept. SHE Champion, 5S

    • HR Officer
      Jul 2019 - Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Handled Recruitment & ELC of all the cadres, Learning & Development, Apprentice Management, Employee Relations, Internal & External Audits & ER Events along with the role of Welfare officer for 3 months.

  • Amara Raja Group (2 yrs)
    • HR Executive - Talent Acquisition/Biz HR
      Jul 2018 - Jun 2019 · 1 yr

      Played a key role in handling the entire process of campus recruitment for entire Amara Raja Group and also handled lateral recruitment of both categories of employees(on roll and off roll) for 3 of the group companies along with the Business HR role supporting Business functions.

    • Management Trainee - HR
      Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Handled Campus recruitments, onboarding and induction of both ARGMP & ARGTP batches. Managing Internships and review meetings for improving the effectiveness of overall program. Revamped Induction module to new entrants in LMS. Co-ordinating with Biz HRs and provide necessary support in organising learning programs.

  • HR Intern at Amara Raja Batteries Limited
    Dec 2016 - May 2017 · 6 mos

  • Internshala Student Partner at Internshala
    Aug 2016 - Feb 2017 · 7 mos