May 2023 – Oct 2023 · 5 mos

• Interm Leader for LZAM India Business

Jan 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

• HR Leader for South Asia, Middle East & Africa Region for The Lubrizol Corporation

Nov 2019 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• HR Head for Lubrizol Corporation (Berkshire Hathaway Company) for South Asia and Middle East Region. Part of the Geography & EMEAI HR Leadership Team driving the strategic people goals.

Mar 2018 – Oct 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Head HR for 5 Service Function Verticals spread across locations of Reliance Industries.
• Additional accountability of anchoring HR Academy with an objective to develop high quality talent for the functions.
• Part of the HR Leadership Team that is driving the People Agenda for the organization.

Sep 2017 – Mar 2018 · 6 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• HR Leader for 2 therapy clusters (encapsulating 19 Therapy Areas) for India Geography of Cipla.
• Lead the team of 20 HRBPs to drive the people agenda aligned to the vision of therapy shaping for 5500+ employees across the country. Part of the HR Leadership Team of Cipla.

Jan 2016 – Sep 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• HR Leader for 24 corporate functions spread across global locations of Cipla.
• Led the team of HRBPs & Leads from Talent Acquisition, L&D, HR Ops and Employee Relations to deliver HR Transformation.
• Developed a strong and capable team to drive the people agenda in Corporate Functions. Led implementation of key change agenda: Streamlining of 24 global corporate functions, Supply Chain Transformation, HR Transformation, Job Role Banding Exercise, First Principle roll out, People agenda for Cipla Foundation. Part of the HR Leadership Team that created the OneCipla of future.

Feb 2015 – Dec 2015 · 10 mos

• Lead the HR Capability Team to ensure HR Talent Pipeline for RIL Group
• Work with the HR Leadership Team to enhance HR Effectiveness – Undertake Initiatives to improve the same
• Design and Manage HR Academy - Identify competency required to be successful HR jobs within RIL
• Manage high potential program for HR to ensure that HRLT is clear on the emerging leaders and provides targeted development to them
• Conduct HR Talent Review and conduct Talent & Succession Planning Exercise
• Facilitate HR Leadership Team review on defining HR capability priorities in alignment to the People strategy
• Develop resourcing plan addressing key gaps in HR capability
• Drive and integrate smooth core HR processes for the HR function i.e. talent, HR performance and calibration
• Work with L&D to deliver a high quality HR learning curriculum integrated with HR excellence template

Jun 2011 – Jan 2015 · 3 yrs 7 mos

• Lead HR BP–7 Member Team (2000+ Employees)
• Develop Site Specific HR Strategy based on RIL Business, Corporate HR and Site Operation Strategies. Prepare & Execute Tactical Plans for the sub-functions. Change Agent for HR Transformation
• Develop Site specific policies, Periodic Review of Tactical plans, Review and finalization of SLAs with Shared Services
• Review Organization Structure, Person to Position Mapping, Manpower Analysis (RAG) for the plants & conduct recruitment to fill the vacancies in due time
• Manage the Performance Appraisals of 2000+ employees including goal setting & reviews
• Carry out Pay Revision process, Variable Payouts ; Review & benchmark the site policies
• Talent Pool identification and career development ;Conduct MBTI & 360 Degree Assessments PDP in discussion with Line Manager ; Succession Planning ; Design and implementation of stay interview at site ; Implementation of coaching initiative
• Work with L&D Team to identify Task Based Needs and to implement TM PDPs. Prepare Evaluation dockets for programs.
• Maintain SAP Employee Database Management, Champion Employee Life Cycle Management Activities, Support employees for operating Employee Self Service Suite (ESS)
• Conduct Surveys/Dip-stick/FGDs to assess engagement levels. Work with the line managers to prepare action plan for improving employee engagement & people processes
• Coach and counsel employees regarding career and performance matters
• Plan and implement – Webcasts, Web-chats, HR Portal, Site HR Council, Plant People Council, etc
• Implement R&R Mechanism; Develop and implement Ideaz Unlimited – Portal to capture suggestions
• Provide analytical support to Joint Negotiating Team
• Additional Projects:
• Project 1: Organization Development: Designed & Launched Human Resource Academy for Reliance (Mar 2012 – August 2012)
• Project 2: Business Transformation: Designed the RIL HR Operating Model & Associated Talent Management ad ELCM Processes (July 2011- Feb 2012)

Oct 2010 – Mar 2011 · 5 mos · Gurgaon, India

• Carry out Business Development & Project Management Activities in the area of Human Resource (Seek Business Opportunity, Lead teams for both Domestic & International BD Activities, Managed teams to deliver the Projects, Ensure collections)
• Deliver Consulting Assignments for various segment of clients in Public/Private Sector & Govt. space in the areas of Talent & Performance Management, Change Management & Organizational Development
• Managing client relationships and Lead Critical & Complex Projects in various areas of Consulting
• Develop & Lead a team of Consultants/Senior Consultants for Consulting Activities

Oct 2008 – Sep 2010 · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurgaon, India

• Carry out Business Development & Project Management Activities in the area of Human Resource (Seek Business Opportunity, Lead teams for both Domestic & International BD Activities, Managed teams to deliver the Projects, Ensure collections)
• Deliver Consulting Assignments for various segment of clients in Public/Private Sector & Govt. space in the areas of Talent & Performance Management, Change Management & Organizational Development
• Managing client relationships and Lead Critical & Complex Projects in various areas of Consulting
• Develop & Lead a team of Consultants/Senior Consultants for Consulting Activities

Mar 2007 – Sep 2008 · 1 yr 6 mos · Gurgaon, India

• - Support Business Development & Project Delivery for Consulting Assignments for various segment of clients in Public/Private Sector & Govt. space in the areas of Talent & Performance Management, Change Management & Organizational Development

Apr 2006 – Jun 2006 · 2 mos · Gurgaon, India

• Summer Internship Project on: Analysis of HR Outsourcing Landscape and provide recommendation to E&Y on market opportunities

Dec 2001 – Jun 2005 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Begusarai Area, India

• Network Planning for setting up new retail outlets; Dealership Business Planning of 18 districts of Bihar with market research of the trading areas, Enforcing Legal & Marketing guidelines in the sales area
• Sales & Marketing of Fuel/Petroleum products in the sales area
• Sustain Efficient Fuel Planning branding initiative in Bihar

Jul 2001 – Nov 2001 · 4 mos · Hosur Area, India

• Responsible for Engine Production for TVS Victor