Oct 2023 – Nov 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

• At Freyr Energy, my focus as General Manager of Human Resources is on driving strategic people initiatives and fostering a high-performance culture. With a blend of expertise in HR strategy and performance management, I've been instrumental in establishing robust HR frameworks that have bolstered organizational growth.
• My role extends to shaping an inclusive environment where talent thrives, leveraging my in-depth knowledge in personnel management to navigate and lead through complex change. The teams I've built and the culture I've nurtured reflect my commitment to excellence and a progressive approach to human resources.
• Achievements:
• Scaled-up the Organization's Headcount 15X
• Awards: Growth Champion

Dec 2018 – Oct 2023 · 4 yrs 10 mos

• Driving the People strategy, building high performance teams and a culture of excellence at Freyr Energy.

Jun 2014 – Nov 2018 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Hyderabad · Hybrid

• Established and Scaled HR Functions for Start-ups: Successfully created and implemented HR strategies from scratch for multiple start-ups, including developing comprehensive policy frameworks and spearheading HR process digitization to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborated with a Tanzania-Based NGO: Partnered on impactful projects focused on promoting sustainable livelihoods, socio-economic upliftment, and improving healthcare for women and girls, contributing to significant community development and social impact.
• Collaborated with a Tanzania-based NGO on various projects: Promoted sustainable livelihoods, socio-economic upliftment, and healthcare for women

May 2008 – Jun 2014 · 6 yrs 1 mo

• Strategic HR Leadership | Talent Management & Development | High-Performing Teams | Leadership Coaching
• Experience:
• Strategic HR Planning & Policy Development: Led HR strategy and policy formulation to support organizational growth and performance.
• M&A Integration & Business Partnering: Designed and executed HR integration strategies for multiple M&A transactions, ensuring seamless alignment with Oracle's HR leadership.
• Talent Development & High-Performing Teams: Created tailored development programs for six new business units, focusing on talent retention and integration.
• Leadership Coaching: Delivered targeted coaching to leaders of newly acquired units to align them with Oracle’s management practices and culture.
• Learning & Development: Developed and launched the “Campus to Corporate” program, facilitating the transition of graduates into the corporate world across India.
• Organizational Development & Employee Relations: Implemented HR interventions, managed policy deployment, and handled employee relations issues effectively.
• Talent Strategy & Assimilation: Designed and executed customized talent strategies for six new business units, ensuring smooth integration and high retention rates.
• Achievements:
• Successfully integrated four acquired companies through strategic HR planning and coaching.
• Spearheaded the LaunchPad “Campus to Corporate” program, receiving widespread positive feedback for its effectiveness in transitioning graduates to the corporate environment.
• Recognized with the “Living the Vision” award for exceptional contributions to HR leadership and organizational development.

Jun 2006 – Apr 2008 · 1 yr 10 mos

• Conceptualized and deployed the entire HR frameworks for two start-up organizations, Socrates Media Operations Pvt. Ltd., an IT and ITES company and QuisLex Legal Services Pvt. Ltd., a premier LPO company. Responsible for OD interventions and their deployment. Demonstrated excellent managment of HR operations. Built high-performing teams from the ground up, talent management, and leadership development.
• HR Policy and Process: Designed and implemented comprehensive HR frameworks and policies, driving organizational efficiency.
• Talent Acquisition and Integration: Led successful recruitment and seamless onboarding processes, ensuring top talent is effectively integrated.
• Employee Engagement and Talent Management: Achieved an 80% employee satisfaction rate and maintained low attrition through strategic talent management and development initiatives.
• Organizational Development: Built and motivated teams, provided impactful leadership coaching, and managed skill matrix implementations to enhance performance.
• Global HR Operations: Oversaw HR processes for US-based employees, ensuring smooth operations across international borders.

Feb 2005 – Jun 2006 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Responsible for employee engagement initiatives and driving HR interventions for a unit of approx. 1000 employees. Experience of handling initiatives like: recruitment, inductions, training, performance management, immigration and visa processing, etc.
• Awarded for proposal on new interventions on career planning for HR team.

May 2004 – Feb 2005 · 9 mos

• Experience in handling the performance managment related initiatives with TVS for approximately 500 Managers and Executives. Provided value additon by driving interventions on automation of HR processes, mentoring and attrition analysis.

Apr 2003 – Jun 2003 · 2 mos · Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

• Project: Enhancing Retention of Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs)
• Conducted in-depth analysis of attrition drivers through exit interviews, manager consultations, and data analysis. Developed actionable insights and strategic recommendations to improve the GET Talent Management Program, boosting retention rates and employee satisfaction.
• Achievements: Awarded a pre-placement offer for exceptional performance.