As a senior management professional with 25 years of experience in managing human resource and administrative aspects in diverse roles across the organizational hierarchy, I have developed proficiency in implementing strategic initiatives, developing of market penetration techniques, competition/ market analysis, evaluating market response / requirements to be communicated to various teams for accomplishment of business goals. I also have the expertise in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures and processes aligned to present and future goals of organization
I was involved in setting up and managing facilities and resources including budget, staff, contractors, consultants and finances in compliance to organizational policies and procedures, negotiating with vendors for enhancing cost effectiveness of regular services and followed up with stakeholders in day-to-day admin activities like house-keeping, security, travel as well as implementation of new ideas related to employee welfare. I also functioned as core member of the HR Functional Committee involved in defining and implementing various HR process, policies and systems as well as rationalizing salary and setting up office infrastructure on pan India basis.
During my career I entailed initiating various HR interventions like Performance Management System, HRIS, Training & Development, Succession Planning, Management Development Programs, Designing Performance Linked Bonus Scheme, retention strategies. I have also significantly contributed to setting up back office in India followed by migration of employees from the representative company to newly formed Indian company.
• An accomplished Human Resource professional with over 25 years of competent experience in all verticals of administration and human resource department within Shipping & Logistic, BPO, Pharma & Media domain
• Proven track record in realigning organization structure and ensuring seamless transition of post-merger resources, obtaining ISO certification for organizations and enhancing service quality
• Hands-on experience in handling all facets of human resource management viz. Full Life Cycle Recruiting, Recruitment Support Functions, Manpower budgeting, MIS Reporting, Performance Management, Talent Development, Employee Engagement and R&R, Employee Satisfaction & Grievance Survey
• Spearheaded all aspects of Employee welfare, Compensation, HRIS and payroll, Statutory Compliances, Engagement, Employee Engagement activities, Contractual dealings, Administration and Training & Development
• Noted for standardizing policies and procedures and smooth implementation of HR policies for performance management system
• Proactively coordinating managing, and providing administrative duties to ensure smooth operations and achievement of daily objectives
• Committed team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to quickly adapt to new environments & technologies, dedicated to successful implementation of HR and administrative policies throughout the organization with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Spearheaded team efforts in setting up and managing facilities and resources including budget, staff, contractors, consultants and finances in compliance to organizational policies and procedures. Played key role in identification and development of vendors, acquiring licenses for operations and managing employee migration from Legacy Company based on various statutory regulations Negotiated with vendors for enhancing cost effectiveness of regular services and followed up with stakeholders in day-to-day admin activities like house-keeping, security, travel as well as implementation of new ideas related to employee welfare Represented the management in interacting with various internal and external entities to ensure effective dissemination of information across various channels Flawlessly managed office correspondence for maintaining seamless operations
Involved in end-to-end management of administrative and human resource aspects of the organization and group companies across the country aimed at maintaining seamless operations through a team of 14 members, Defined and implemented policies, systems and procedures including organizational structure, salary and grade structure based on organizational policies, industry benchmarks and other statutory regulations, Assisted the senior management in preparing strategic business plans and setting up new office infrastructure as a part of business expansion, Managed human resource aspects involving recruitment of resources based on manpower planning and resource requirements across the organizational hierarchy
I was working as “Senior Manager – Human Resources” with Ipca Laboratories Limited, at its Corporate Office based at Kandivli Industrial Estate, Mumbai and was reporting to Vice-President – Human Resources. At Corporate Office, I was responsible for creating effective Employee Relation & Human Resource activities for all locations, depots, field forces & group companies and to develop various policies like Performance Management, Career Planning, Succession Planning, High Performer Retention Scheme, Recruitment & Induction policy. Designing HR Manual and various other policies & schemes concerning employees welfare & discipline, conducting domestic enquiries at various locations is my key competencies apart from attending labour court, industrial court, civil court etc. Acted as catalyst and a key personnel for wage settlement for all locations as and when required. Worked as “Change Agent” in bringing the attitudinal change across the organisation through TQM activity. Also handled Industrial Relation matter and matter related to court of all field staff of Ipca Laboratories & its Group companies.
• Involved in end-to-end management of administrative and human resource aspects of the organization and group companies across the country aimed at maintaining seamless operations through a team of 14 members, Defined and implemented policies, systems and procedures including organizational structure, salary and grade structure based on organizational policies, industry benchmarks and other statutory regulations, Assisted the senior management in preparing strategic business plans and setting up new office infrastructure as a part of business expansion, Managed human resource aspects involving recruitment of resources based on manpower planning and resource requirements across the organizational hierarchy
• Defined and implemented strategy to ensure efficient management of assets, enhanced reliability of the systems, equipment, properties and assets in the facility
• Successfully set up 17 offices pan India and ensured seamless transition of existing assets and contracts within short span of time as a core member of HR Functional Committee also defined and implemented various HR process, policies systems on pan India basis for ONE
• Significantly enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining HR processes and organizational set up for West Asia region in UAE, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh
• Successfully initiated various HR interventions like performance management system, HRIS, training & development, succession planning, management development programs, designing performance linked bonus scheme, and retention strategies
• Proficiently managed PR activities of the organization in coordination with various communication partners and media channels
• Played key role in setting up back office in India followed by migration of employees from the representative company to newly formed Indian company
• Migrated agency personnel to agency in South region without any major employee related issues and set-up office infrastructure in South Region
• Instrumental in obtaining ISO certification for the organization by defining and ensuring compliance to organizational quality parameters
• Closure of 2 manufacturing units & Marketing without any major labour issues, many wage settlements.
Innovation and creativity are very close to my heart. I love spending my time in lot of creative artwork & designing. Keep identifying the innovative business solutions / opportunities. Blogging on Housing Society matters & issues keeps me busy on my weekend while playing badminton, organising events, hosting, signing, cooking and preparing various types of mocktail / cocktails is what I enjoy most.
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