May 2014 – Aug 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos · Mumbai

• Head HR for EPC Business. Had great learning on setting up of offices in Turkey. Had done Large number of hiring in Indonesia, Turkey and Middle East. Part of massive downsizing exercise.

Aug 2008 – Apr 2014 · 5 yrs 8 mos · NCR, Noida

• Responsible for Performance Management, Talent Management, Training, Culture Building, Change Management and Recruitment. Had great exposure on Organisation/ Institution Building initiatives/programs.

Jan 2006 – Aug 2008 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Delhi

• 1. Started as a member of Key Challenge Group (KCG) of transition team handled IR/ER.
• 2. Later on handled PMS, Quality and other HR Operations
• First three years GMR and AAI had to work together. GMR did not have formal authority with AAI employees. However, it had to run the operation with employees of AAI. Working when you do not have any formal authority is entirely a different experience. Our main job was to facilitate the process of collaborative working atmosphere. Being one of the first employees from GMR HR team, I had great opportunity to interact with AAI employees Union, GMR Top team and an external change facilitation team. It was a great learning experience!

Jan 2004 – Jan 2006 · 2 yrs

• Responsible for unit HR/IR/Admin/CSR/Accounts at GEL Mangalore.

May 2000 – Dec 2000 · 7 mos · Bangalore, Yelahanka and Doddaballapur

• Resposnible for Factory HR, IR and Admin.
• In a very short span of time, streamlined major labour law compliance related to Factories Act, Contract Labour Act and other social security laws.

Jan 2000 – Jan 2004 · 4 yrs

• Handled HR, IR and Administration related to New Wadi Plant (NWP), a biggest cement plant of ACC. Though the ACC was legendry Organisation, this team was (apart from Leadership roles) created through fresh recruitment from outside. Setting up of unique culture with entirely new workforce was a great exposure. First time implemented multi-skilling concept was introduced in ACC, which was successful. Effectively managed both internal (Union) and external power dynamics (local power centres) with excellent relationship.

Sep 1998 – Mar 2000 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bangalore, Mysore Road, Jayanagar

• Joined as Management Trainee (HRD) through Campus Placement. Worked on customised HRIS system for KBL. Supported HR Head in PMS, Reward Management, Recruitment of Sales Team and HRIS.
• Closely seen the pain and gain of how a family owned Organisation transitioning to professional way of working.