Feb 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 1 mo · Bangalore · On-site

• Leveraging 23 years of experience in building technology companies like TESCO, Flipkart to startups from 2016, to now securing individual with their families and founders with their companies through health , life and keyman Insurance .
• Insurance needs a people touch as it's you and your loved ones, your company, its staff. Where people make a difference you need a personal touch to securing them right.
• My everyday work is to motivate my young team and push them to use their skills to bridge the gap between supply and demand of great talent and to bridge the gap between life , health and security and protection.
• I am deeply passionate about people, and believe that if I have the opportunity to connect outstanding people and companies, individuals with their family, founders and their companies to world class Healthcare and life insurance , then why not be the ENABLER.
• I also consult with established tech companies and upcoming start ups helping them imbibe into their DNA HR practices that will last changing times.
• I am also venturing into bringing in international companies into Bangalore, and collaborating in helping them build their setup, enabling their HR Operations and transforming them (BOT - Build Operate Transform)
• If you believe we should collaborate, please ping me on +919845166010 and lets talk

Jul 2016 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos · Banglore

• Built india's first biggest and largest omnichannel platform for a textile giant new to technology. Took Arvind into the e-commerce league of start ups.

Sep 2014 – Jul 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Led Flipkart's Seller and Accounting platform, Discovery and Search, Catalog Management systems. Prior to this managed the entire unit of Mobile, Website, Discovery and Search, Transact and Checkout.
• Responsibilities involve
• Leadership coaching and development
• Analyze various data trends to create programs aimed at increasing employee retention and development (Exit Interview Reports; New Hire Check-in Sessions, HiPO identification and development)
• Coach managers on employee performance management issues, disciplinary issues including terminations
• Conduct employee investigations for complaints ranging from sexual harassment to discrimination issues
• Assist Managers in recruitment- guidance on creating job descriptions; resolve escalations on requisitions to ensure timely closure.
• Analyze compensation data to advise managers on appropriate job coding/title and salary range for employees
• Conduct training sessions for all levels of managers on HR Related skills
• Mentor, train and Coach HR Rep on various responsibilities.
• Conceptualization and deliver of specialized projects around rewards, recognition, talent development and other interventions

Sep 2005 – Sep 2014 · 9 yrs

• Manager- HR Business Partner.
• Was the people custodian of 800+ IT employees of Tesco captive unit in Bangalore, delivering excellance across:
• Employee Engagement
• Handling Employee grievances
• Conducting Focus groups and specific employee engagement events
• Talent Planning and Development
• Facilitating Critical Talent Identification for the Business (for Middle and Senior Leadership)
• Planning succession planning for critical roles
• Compensation and Benefits
• Designing Compensation Plan (norms and guidelines) for the Business.
• Implement the Compensation guidelines through the Review exercise.
• Performance and Development Review
• Administering Performance review cycles
• Supporting the business in Identifying and Managing Underperformers
• Working with the business Heads to adhere to the norms set for the Performance Reviews.
• Supporting the business in setting competitive and SMART performance Objectives for the staff.
• In prior roles at Tesco have led:
• Manager-Talent Acquisition: Lead a 12 member team delivering excellance across IT lateral recruitment, Campus hiring, leadership hiring and system implementation and operations. Received numerous awards and recognition for team and self from leaders across Tesco India and UK.
• Lead HR Business Partner: Led a 10 member team which supported Talent processes across UK and Republic of Ireland. Engaged with senior directors and personnel managers onsite to support delivery of all HR activities.implemnted rewards and recognitions programs, performance cycles, employee benefits, separation and grievances etc.

Jun 2005 – Aug 2005 · 2 mos

• I was into hiring for all IT technologies. As part of my role I worked for clients like Cable and Wireless, Philips, Goldman Sachs, ANZ Technologies,I-Flex,Thomson,Curam Technologies.

Nov 2004 – May 2005 · 6 mos

• At Titan I worked as a trainee in the HR team. It was a generalist role where I supported the HR manager in areas like Training and Development and Performance and Development.

Jan 2002 – Oct 2002 · 9 mos · Bangalore

Jul 2001 – Dec 2001 · 5 mos · Bangalore

• Intern at HP Labs